eclecticitguy
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Hey Guys (and Gals),
Been reading this site for a little while but this is my first post. Going to attempt my first brew this weekend with a hard cider. I believe I understand what I need to do but had a quick question about sterilization of store-bought containers.
In order to simplify my first batch, I went to Wholefoods to pick up a gallon of juice/cider and they happen to sell gallon jugs that are made of glass. I did purchase two empty gallon Carboys but was wondering if the store bought Cider jug would be sterile enough to use for primary fermentation. The Cider in the jug is pasteurized so I'm worried about any wild yeast. However, I didn't know if I could simply add my yeast, yeast nutrient, and pectic enzyme directly into the store-bought jug, or whether I should sanitize one of my other Carboys and transfer the juice into one of those.
Thoughts? I appreciate all the help you give and look forward to talking with you all more.
Been reading this site for a little while but this is my first post. Going to attempt my first brew this weekend with a hard cider. I believe I understand what I need to do but had a quick question about sterilization of store-bought containers.
In order to simplify my first batch, I went to Wholefoods to pick up a gallon of juice/cider and they happen to sell gallon jugs that are made of glass. I did purchase two empty gallon Carboys but was wondering if the store bought Cider jug would be sterile enough to use for primary fermentation. The Cider in the jug is pasteurized so I'm worried about any wild yeast. However, I didn't know if I could simply add my yeast, yeast nutrient, and pectic enzyme directly into the store-bought jug, or whether I should sanitize one of my other Carboys and transfer the juice into one of those.
Thoughts? I appreciate all the help you give and look forward to talking with you all more.