joeharley
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I tried making hard cider using 4 5 gallon carboys with 3 gallons of cider each. 2 with blueberries and 2 with raspberries. I did not know to use Campden tablets and they all turned to vinegar. I tried again using 2 5 gallon carboys filled completely and 1 of the 2 with raspberries. I put 5 lbs sugar in each. I checked the specific gravity after 3 weeks and it was 0.99. Tonight went to secondary carboys. The one with raspberries smells and tastes like vinegar.so I put 5 Campden tablets in it for lack of nowing anything to do. Is there any saving this? Is it shot? Am I jumping the gun, and it is too early to know if it is in fact vinegar? Thank you for any advice!