Recent content by chmcgrat

As I said, they are pry-off, not twist-off. Is there any reason why cider can't be bottled in clear bottles?

Hi, guys. So I am wanting to bottle my second batch of hard cider (my first batch using the proper sanitary methods and equipment.) I want to carbonate it in the bottles, so I was hoping to be able to reuse some empty pry-off-cap MGD bottles. Is this a good idea, or am I better off to buy fresh...

Okay, so for the Star San, can you dilute it, put it into a spay bottle, and just spray things with the sanitizer? Or do they need to soak in it?

I live in Canada, but the chlorine detergent I'm using is just generic store brand chlorine detergent (the label literally just says Chlorine Detergent), so it should be the same as whatever is available in the US. So how does the chlorine detergent work then? Does it only sanitize? Is this...

Would you say the reason why it took a little while to get going with the bubbling is probably because I sprinkled the dry yeast instead of rehydrating it beforehand?

I forgot to mention, I did buy some powdered chlorine detergent, which the man at the wine shop recommended. He said that it works well because it cleans and sanitizes instead of just sanitizing. I used this and a bottle brush to clean out some old carboys that I bought in case I decided to make...

Hi there! Sorry for the long post, but if you can, please bear with me. I just need some affirmation or advice on my first real brew. I am relatively new to brewing cider. I was introduced to this whole thing by a friend of mine who makes it in a pretty rudimentary way. I followed her...