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So, is it? My pear cider has been in the jug for 5+ weeks now. Went to secondary after four weeks. That was when the primary fermentation slowed to a near halt. But now it has a little newfound vigor. It has started to bubble again. Slowly though, but still showing activity nonetheless. Got some...

I guess a more appropriate term would be "sucking", as they can't pump anything. It's like I am getting vacuum in the carboy. but it seems to have stabilized since last night.

I used organic cane sugar. And I added about 3 cups to 2.5 gallons. And the other 2.5 gallons had none. When I just transferred, I added maybe about 1/2 a cup to each.

Yes, I used some Lalvin 1118 champagne yeast, Fermax nutrient, and campden tabs. It had crazy activity for about a week. And I just went to check on them since the transfer, which was about 30 minutes ago, and they are going nuts again. But my airlocks keep pumping all the liquid into the...

Care to elaborate? I need a little more help than that. Also, why do my airlocks keep pumping the liquid into the carboy?

Hello again from the kid in the desert who has not a clue. I took my first ever batch, two weeks into fermentation today, and transfered it to secondary as my airlocks have had no activity for a few days. I have not bought a hydrometer yet. I know, I know... I'm flying blind here and risk...

Ok so what is racking it and what do you mean by secondary? What does this involve? Thanks again!

Accidentally posted this in beginners beer brewing forum last night. got a little help, but maybe I'll get even more in here... So I made some cider off the cuff. I got 45lbs. of orchard fresh pears from a friend in California, and here's where I took them; Juiced them down, then strained...

Fair enough... I'll repost it tommorrow. Like I said, I am in my infancy, both brewing and navigating this website. A little leniency is all I ask. Thank you for the response Jefe! Do I just leave them as is for the first 3 months? Keep the water level in the vapor locks up and walk away...

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Not the worst ever for sure. You could've said Devo, or Super Tramp.

The solitude is the best part of living here. So much to see and do once you're off the beaten path, (I-80), but it's mostly kept for us locals, as the travelers passing through don't see much other than the highway and barren landscape that's directly adjacent. To be honest, I have no idea...

I once was lost, but now am found...

...where it's a whopping 16 degrees outside right now! I'm thankful that this web site is available to first time flunkies like myself. Hoping to get some input from some intelligent and informed individuals here. I'm 1 1/2 weeks into my first ever batch of anything, with little to no background...