I've often wondered about artificials. Do they add any after taste? I thought most people looked upon it as un-kosher. As for me, if it works well for everyone else, I'm going to try it.
Usually it takes a couple of months, sometimes even longer (depending on materials and method) for gasses and ferment byproducts to clear out. Keep re-bottling. Sometimes you may have to strain, if any must still remains.
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