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I just attempted to pastuerize my first batch of cider. When I pulled Tue bottles from the water, the caps went from being concave to convex. Is it normal for the heat to distend the caps or is this not normal? These are the distended caps This is before heat was applied

I have a batch of carmel Apple cider fermenting. Came home today to the foul smell of rhino farts. The LHBS was closed today so I couldn't pick up any yeast nutrient. I won't be able to get any until Wednesday. Will the cider be ok till then or am I screwed?

I just racked my first batch of Perry to the secondary. My S.G. was 1.002. I started with a S.G. of 1.090, by my math that's 11.6% ABV. Will I be able to carbonate by adding pruning sugar or is the alcohol too high? I used nottingham ale yeast.

Hey Everyone! Thought I'd say hi and introduce myself. My name is Andy and I am a firefighter in the armpit of the world, Scranton, PA. (Sorry Detroit). I kinda got into this home brew thing by accident, my dad asked me to see how hard it would be to make hard cider, and well, now I have 10...

Hey all. Very new to home brewing and would like some advice/suggestions. I have 4 gal of pear cider in the primary now. I added 4 lbs of corn sugar and a nottingham ale yeast. started with an O.G. of 1.090. What should I expect and should I add anything? I also have 5 gal of apple cider that I...