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So, I found my applejack oxidized and turned bitter shortly after making it. I did not bottle it so much as just fill a mason jar almost to the brim and put a new lid on it in the fridge. Definitely got a bitter taste, to the point it was not enjoyable to drink anymore, in maybe 1-2 weeks...

UPDATE: Ok, so a couple months ago I experimented with my first batch of applejack. It ended up turning out quite nice! But, sadly it was only good for maybe a week or so after I had collected all my finished product. I believe it oxidized and turned quite bitter, even storing it in glass...

Thanks! I definitely plan on getting some actual brewing and testing equipment for my next batch- my plastic bucket didn't have a great seal on it, but thankfully it didn't cause any problems. I'll be using a large glass carboy next time, and take measurements before/during/after as well. I...

Hello! I just had to sign up for this forum after finding this thread! I am in the middle of making my first batch of brewed anything, and it happens to be applejack. I used a 2 gallon bucket to ferment about 1 2/3 gallon of "organic unfiltered apple juice" with 5 1/4 cups of dark brown...