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I just put together 1/4 of a John Bull cider kit. I'm a newbie, I've got two gallons of cider on the go that I used pressed juice for, but I thought I would give a kit a go as well. I have to say, that in comparison to the pressed juice concoction, it smells and looks pretty nasty! Lol Has...

Ok, my first, basic recipe cider has been fermenting for nearly two weeks. Activity has slowed right down. (I've not taken an SG reading, I will at the two week mark though) Since I've never done this before, I don't really know what to expect! Right now it tastes like cider (yay!) but it is...

From what I've read here, home brewing can result in a fair amount of drinking brews you aren't entirely happy with. I get the impression that you guys will try every which way to save/savour your creations, even if they don't turn out too palatable! :-) Is that an accurate assumption?? Sent...

Hi there, I'm hoping to brew a basic cider my husband will enjoy. He enjoys Weston's and his go to cider in pubs is usually Strongbow, not because it's very good, but because it's not too sweet. I'm not (yet) a seasoned cider drinker, and what I was wondering is, where on the sweet/dry scale...

Hey, What temperature do you ferment your cider at? Sent from my iPod touch using Home Brew

The husband's answer to 'golden' sugar was to come back from the shop with some light Demerara! Has anyone used this is cider before? What are the results? I'm probably going to use one cup per gallon. I also am considering using it later, when bottling, for carbonation. Any thoughts? :-)...

Does anyone here make port? I don't like wine at all, but I love port, so I'd love to try making it! Sent from my iPod touch using Home Brew

Hi there, In my shed there is a one gallon Demi John of wine that has been in there for about 35 years, a leftover from when my mother gave up wine making. It's clear as a bell and there's not much sediment. Do I drink it or chuck it? Sent from my iPod touch using Home Brew

Hi there, Is it possible to make a fermentation from store bought raspberry juice (or other juices) and stop the fermentation at around six percent? I'd like to end up with something that isn't too strong, to drink like a beer or a cider, but also tastes nice! (I'm not that fond of cider, and I...