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Hi. I have just started a batch of cider in a 5L bucket. I used quaternary ammonium compounds to sanitize the bucket, and then rinsed it thoroughly. The cider which is now fermenting within it is giving off a chlorine/swimming pool type smell. Could this be linked to the sanitization method...

Cool. So, should I be diluting it to spray it? I am only doing small batches so I shouldn't need to use heaps. And by the seem of things, I could probably periodically get some for free if the right people are at the store to help me out. Todays bottle cost me nothing. The exact product is Jasol...

Ok. I went to the place i used to work. Asked a friend of mine there about the spray sanitizer. She popped out the back and brought me out a bottle of it and told me i could have it. It says it is qauternary ammonium compounds, that it can be sprayed on, that it is for use in food processing...

Thanks for the replies guys. I will check those ones out for sure. Hopefully though, I will be able to find something that I can purchase over the counter somewhere near home. I used to work at a fresh chicken store, selling fresh chicken breasts, wings, and other assorted chicken stuff. We used...

Hello everyone. I am making some cider at the moment and want to continue to make more. My current rig comprises of 2 1.5l glass carboys, so with a month or so in fermentation, I'm not getting a lot of cider for the time spent waiting. I purchased two 5l buckets today that I plan to ferment...

Bit of an update here. This morning marks 1 week of primary for the cider, and the awful smell (still very strong last night) seems to be going away. I didn't check the SG, due to a lack of time, but I will as soon as I am home. I did check the SG a few days ago and it was sitting right at 1000...

Yeah. I have tried some shops around my area, which is known for being pretty dodgy of a spot. Every time I roll up to a shop in my crappy little car, with my ratty dreadlocks, dirty board shorts and TOOL shirt on.....I immediately get funny looks when I ask for scales.....no idea why:p Head...

Oh, one other thing. I have had a look around today for some decent scales. I know I need to measure things in parts of grams sometimes, but the only scales I could find in the multiple department stores nearby were ones that measured in 1g divisions. Any ideas where I might be able to get some...

Hi Nateo. I will keep my eyes open for the yeasts mentioned. The one I started with was a Lalvin product....but I can't remember which exact one. I have been tasting at my hydrometer readings so I have noticed a bit of development in my ciders. I would do that Roadymi, but the area I am...

Wow. This place is great. Thanks so much guys. I will keep the 1g/4-5L in mind for the next batch. Just one question though, that is 1g of dry yeast before it is activated right? I used a Champagne yeast, I can't remember it's exact name though. What would be some suggestions for good heat...

Hi all! I'm Coen. I'm new here, so I may as well introduce myself and give a bit of background. I'm a young aussie bloke studying for a Bachelor of Science in Viticulture and Oenology. I do like wine.....but I much prefer cider, so the way I see it, I will apply what I learn about growing...