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Update: Just ordered over the phone with Kettle-2-Keg (Suncook, NH). Super nice guy and one or 2-day shipping. They are updating their online ordering system, so that is not currently running but they hope to have it back up soon.

Thanks! My friend (the local cider maker) often uses campden tablets so we will go with that. We will also be using the fresh-pressed cider a few days after it has been pressed. I will report back on our progress! Thanks for the help!

I am using hand-pressed cider from a local orchard. My question for those of you that have used hand-pressed cider before, is how do I treat the cider before adding it to my wort? I know that there is some natural yeast already in the cider, should use tablets to "clean" the cider before using...

I plan on using a local pressed cider. Does anyone know how that will affect OG? I feel the original recipe doesnt have enough fermentables for a higher OG, but im no pro.

Hi, friends! I have a friend that has made hard cider from his personal apple trees for a few years. We want to work together and create a Cider Pale ale. I am looking for help on how to go about doing that? We want to try to use his cider or apples in a pale ale, but we have not done it...

Welcome! I am also across the river in the Upper Valley area in NH! Have fun brewing! Where do you get supplies? I am hoping to find a closer brick & Morter store for those quick last minute supplies I also forget to order. Happy Brewin!

Hi everyone! Newbie on the homebrew front, to date I have brewed 4 batches of extract beer from Northern Brewing equipment. Looking for a more local supplier in my area. Anyone know of a shop close to the Upper Valley area of NH and VT? Happy Brewing! Matt