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Hi all, I first tried making cider a couple of years ago, and ended up with too much headspace in the demijohn, which caused its demise. I am about to give it another try, but am confused by the following: - How many times does one usually rack? Last time I juiced my own apples, let the...

Hi all, Can anyone tell me what is the white stuff on top of my cider, and if I'm condemned to the unimaginable sorrow of never drinking it? Overdramatic, I know. If it's the case, what can I do to avoid this next time? Here's some info: I used crab apples from my tree, campden tablet for...

Hi all, I've read different things on xylitol and carbonation. One website said xylitol adds sweetness but has no effect on carbonation, while another said xylitol creates a nice fizz. I'm planning on back-carbing. Should I add both xylitol (for sweetness) and sugar for carbonation? And one...

Hello all, Though I've made a pineapple fermented drink before, this is my first time making hard cider. I'm a bit confused about what's happening with my fermentation at the moment, so any insights would be much appreciated. I juiced the apples from my tree, added campden tablet for...