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Yea, we didn't need anyone else making it any more ugly - but we'll see if we can include you next time :D

As Oddball said - "I only ride 'em, I don't know what makes 'em work. " That was a constant theme during the brewing that day! S'ok though - it was sufficiently cold outside to numb my brain!

look at it this way - at least you'll have some very young cider to drink while cleaning up when you get back :)

Annnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnd we have airlock action..... Yay! Thanks All!

Just a quick update. Still no action this afternoon. I just got back from Listermann's where they usggested either just leaving it or throwing some additional yeast on it. For $1.25 or so I just bought another packet of yeast (and a better aerator stir stick - since my spoon doesn't reach...

I talked with Dan Listermann prior to pitching the yeast. He recommended just throwing it into the wort dry. I really don't have an opinion either way regarding dry or rehydrated yeast - I really just wanted to follow the directions. The instructions pretty much indicate that fermentation...

Hi All, Yes, this is another one of those threads on "wtf my beer won't start fermenting". This is also my first lager attempt. Firstly, the recipe I used was from Listermann's. It's their Vienna Lager recipe (found here): http://www.listermann.com/PDF/Vienna.pdf I made this batch on...

Every hydrometer I've seen in the store (and the one I have) came with a little instruction sheet that included a temperature reconciliation chart. Basically it'll tell you how much sSG (specific gravity) to add to your reading based upon the temperature of your liquid. HTH! alow

I recall reading something about this also, I think it's somewhere in the pages of this thread. I think you could get close to an amount (without making a bottle bomb) by calculating the sugars in the concentrate. I can't do the math right now, but I'm sure someone can look at a can and...

It says "Oxygen Series Compressed Gas Regulator" at the bottom front. That being said, it's been hooked up to a 20lb CO2 tank for several years, so I know that connection is OK. I'd also need to get a splitter for the line out. I'm on the fence about it, but I may just get a whole new...

Are gauges all "standard" with regards to threading and what not? Also, where can I find gauges - I assume some online beverage/food retailer? It was new when purchased and only ever had CO2 put through it. I know there are purities of CO2 out there, but what would affect the "usability"...

Hi All, So far the process to setup a keg fridge has been pretty fun and relatively painless. I'm still gathering equipment and reading up on setups, etc. I used to have a large saltwater reef aquarium that I used CO2 setup that I used to produce calcium carbonate for my corals. I still...

Yea, it's at: http://www.listermann.com/ Not sure if the price is online though, you could email and ask. I live about 20 miles from the store and was in there during lunch today, so I just bought one there. alow

Hi All, Just got back from Listermann's here in Cincinnati. Thought I'd let everyone know they have a few 5 Gallon Better bottle carboys on sale for $14.96. Not affiliated with them, just thought I'd pass it on. Perfect for EdWort's Apfelwein recipe..... See ya! alow

Generally cider ages better over time, so the longer the better. That being said, you can drink it at any time though.

I think the general consensus was that it's around 5-6%. Did you take the SG before you started - might give you a more exact idea.

I am currently working on a 5g batch of apple cider (pasteurized only) that has 3 lbs of light brown sugar in it. It's pretty much done fermenting at this point, and I tasted it - not tart at all, but it's only 3 weeks old at this point. I would guess that using dark vs light brown sugar...

Just a quick update on this cider. I took another SG reading tonight. It's right at 1.000. It was bubbling pretty well the past week, slowed down a ton the past 2 days or so and then completely stopped today. Funny thing was after the first SG check last week, I kinda sloshed the carboy...

adrock, We'll have to get together and compare our EdWort brews - I've got mine going in the basement right now - except a yeast difference from his original recipe. alow

don't take it to Antarctica with you - it may be a bit chilly for the yeast :o