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I'm currently fermenting an apple cider using Mangrove Jack's cider yeast. I'm considering dry hopping this batch, can anyone suggest a suitable hops variety?

Thanks. I'll try it without adding yeast and see how it goes.

I'm going to be starting my first lager soon and I'm wondering about the bottling process. I usually use Coopers carbonation drops (1 per bottle) and this effectively carbonates my pale ales over 2 or more weeks. Will this process still work after cold conditioning my lager in a secondary...

Hi, I'm thinking of adding a dozen granny smith apples (sanitised and mashed in a blender) to a Brigalow apple cider kit with 1kg of dextrose. I'm already going to substitute 4L of the recommended 17L water for pure apple juice. I'm aiming for a dry cider, my question is will the addition of...

Cheers, I'll try that.

So should I tape the temp probe to the side of the fermenter with some insulation over it?

Ok, I'll look at getting a better reading on the fermenter temperature as opposed to the air inside the fridge. Cheers.

Yes the temperature probe is in the air in the fridge. I'll try putting it in a jug of water. Cheers.

Thanks I'll look into that.

I have the thermostat switch set for 17-19 degrees on my brew fridge and this is perfect for keeping my brew fermentation below undesirable temperatures. However, as winter takes hold I have noticed the temperature inside the fridge has dropped to 10 overnight. I am currently brewing a Coopers...