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Ha. That worked!! The online video was perfect. Opened it up. Soaked it with cleaner and now sparkling clean. Also realized i have two sanke taps on hand i can use. I just increased my capacity by 200%! Thanks all!

I've had this used keg sitting around for years. Can I use it for my home cider brewing? I know it has a different top from my Corny keg I currently use. Still a newbie and wondering how to open this up, clean it, stock it and connect to my tap and Co2 regulator.

Hi Ixthys, thats correct. No secondary fermenting. If you want to add sweetener I guess you can but I never think its needed. Now I did forget to mention carbonation. I used to force carbonate mine with a C02 tank, a 2 liter soda bottle and a carbonator cap. But recently I've graduated to...

Lol sorry. So basic I forgot to post it. Motts apple juice. Obviously not the type that's pasteurized. I buy it for $9 for 2 gallons at Costco. Or is it $4.50. Either way dirt cheap. I use Nottingham Ale yeast but want to experiment with other. Ferment it for 8-10 days depending on taste...

Hi folks, Been awhile since I've posted or lurked here. I think it was this forum that tipped me off on this simple recipe. I wanted to share my experience since Iove it so much.... When I first discovered the world of cider brewing I tried to go the purist route of getting the right apple...

So sorry not getting back to you on this. Super easy, I just add it after carbing and before bottling. In fact I have a feeling the flavor dissipates over time and this can be added back as needed.

Been meaning to post an update here. I went out looking for the spices and in the spice section of the grocery store I found this! I really think it give a nice, fall-ish taste. And it great b/c you can add a couple drops, taste, add some more. Much easier than guessing at how many cloves to...

I'm still new here but have the basics down to making some easy simply cider. My favorite is something with a fall or autumn spice. I have a small bottle of apple extract that I add on occasion to make my batch more apply. What kinds of flavors / spices have people added in the past that...

great thanks. nope im force carbing in 2 liter soda bottles. after that will be draining it into the 1 gallon carboy for the trip.

So we're going away this weekend and I'd like to bring some of by brew. I've been force carbing my latest batch. Newbie question: once carbinated can I keep it in a 1 gallon carboy or will the pressure make it explode? I do have bottles groesch style and figure I can bottle it. We have quite a...

Well just finishing up my 2nd try with this and I have to say the results are really good. Funny I can no longer compare it to the beer that I liked so cant say if this is great or not. but really simple and easy for a different, hoppy taste. will keep it and will try to buy some of the beer I...

Ok so I dropped them in last Thursday. Racked the batch to a new container on Tuesday. Total 5 days. Initial tastes so far seem positive. Will know once I force carb and pour a glass tomorrow night. Originally I thought I used too much b/c the aroma and taste tests were pretty strong. But I...

So hops arrived yesterday. First time I've ever even seen a hop let alone worked with any. I LOVED the aroma they put off, smelled like an IPA :-) Working with a 1 gallon batch of cider that I cold crashed and moved into secondary I: 1) Measured out about a half ounce mix of: columbus...

Hops arriving later today. Cold crashed batch to stop fermentation. Transferred to secondary. Will measure out a small amount of combined hops and drop into batch. I heard 1 to 4 ounces per 5 gallon batch is a good place to start I do on3 Gallon batches so this will be a small amount! I may...

awesome. I'm gonna get some of the following: - columbus - centennial - cascade (these are the 3 along with lemon grass the cider I liked listed) - citra - since so many people recommend Try different amounts and times and experiment with 1 gallon batches. exciting!!!