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It's been a while since I made any cider. And the last few times were probably not done quite properly anyway. Juice has had pectic enzyme added and one Camden tablet per gallon. Does it matter if the Camden tablets are crushed? Or can they just go in whole? It's too late for this batch (I...

None know what the specific gravity readings would look like if something went to vinegar instead of fermenting out normally?

Have a batch of cider that has been sitting in the carboy since last year... Neglected and forgotten. Was about to pull some and taste it to see of it is still any good. Was wondering if it is still possible to bottle carbonate this in the regular manner, or of all the yeast will be dead? Was...

so I racked a batch of beer about two weeks ago to let it clear before bottling, and it got a white scum on the top of it along with what were a number of large white bubbles that took forever to pop. can I assume that this has gotten the kiss of death and turned to vinegar?

what are you guys doing to connect 3/16 ID hose to the picnic taps that are readily available which all seem to have a 1/4 barbed fitting? do you have some transitional adapter, or are you just stretching the hose and forcing it to fit? I tried to run 1/4" hose from my kegs, but I am getting...

I found a source of inexpensive cider (3.78/gal at local walmart) and it has potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate in it. is it possible to brew cider with this juice, or will the preservatives kill the yeast and the fermentation? thanks, jon

I am looking at making some fruit beers, primarily cherry, but possibly also apricot, and some others. I have been wondering how the final product differs when you: 1. add the fruit directly to the boil (towards the end) 2. add the fruit into the primary fermentation post boil 3. add the...

is there a reason a person ought to core apples/pears before pupling and pressing? seems like you might loose some juice that way. do the seeds/core give off flavors to the juice? thanks, jon