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I wish I could remember where I got the original recipe so I could credit those folks with the inspiration. Alas, I did not write that down. Here is my interpretation of their Blueberry Vanilla Mead Recipe: 6lbs frozen, whole blueberries 4oz Real Vanilla extract 8lbs Honey (Kroger...

While finishing off my 2nd to last bottle of JOAM tonight, I told the wife what I was planning on starting this weekend: Pumpkin Pie Mead Blueberry/vanilla mead Strawberry Mead -- maybe. Haven't completely decided on this one yet. She surprised me by asking if I could make a...

1gal Tree-Top Apple Cider 1 cinnamon stick 1 clove Safale US-05 Starting Gravity: 1.050 Sanitized everything with Idophor (sp?). Poured the 2, 1/2 gal jugs into a glass 1gal jug. Made sure I splashed it and shook it to aeriate. Added the cinnamon and clove. Opened the yeast and...

After spending way too much time reading posts here, I see an overwhelming number saying to use Nottingham dry ale. So, for my upcoming batch I proceed to the LHBS. Only they tell me Nottingham has been recalled and they don't know when they will get more. They suggest I try Safale US-05. So...

Taken the plunge and started my first batch of Joe's Ancient Orange (what could go wrong, go wrong, go wrong....) Been in the primary for about 4 days now and I noticed about a 3/4" layer of honey on the bottom of the jug. I had had it pretty well mixed or so I thought. Is this "normal" for...

In looking at the honey containers at the store, I see they are labeled as X ounces. My question is, "Are those fluid ounces or weight ounces? Or does it even matter for honey?" Thanks in Advance Wildbill

Now that I am an experienced brewer (got 1 batch under my belt) :rockin::) I'm looking for a recipe for the next batch. Thought I might try to replicate Magner's if that is even possible, Any thoughts? Thanks Wildbill

In reading through a LOT of posts here, I see lots of comments along the lines of "let it age and it will smooth out". My question is "Why? What is it about letting a rocket-fuel age that allows it to smooth out?" The bottle(s) are sealed, theoretically, so nothing should be getting out...

After the bushel of apples that my wife bought for a holloween party went unused, I thought, "Let's make cider!" I did the following all before I found this board. So we juiced the apples, loaded up the stew pot and pasteurized. Possible mistake #1--during this process the temp got away...