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That makes me feel better, thanks for the advice guys. I did rack my three batches off into carboys and gave them a taste and I was surprised to find that they tasted good! So I'm feeling good about it. Thanks again.

OK, thanks for the tip. I will try stirring next time on one of the batches and see how it goes. And will definitely try the other yeast as well. Thanks again!

That's very kind of you. Is it this yeast? If so I can just pick some up when I'm ready to do my next batch. Would you use this gentler yeast AND keeve? Temperature is definitely a problem. I plan on doing my next batch outside in the fall and winter so hopefully it will ferment much slower...

Thanks MindenMan. I did not temperature correct. :( I guess I should do that. I didn't stir or swirl first, I guess I was afraid of introducing any contaminants, perhaps I should check again and swirl the contents and then temperature correct? Thanks for the advice on whether to rack or not...

Hi, I'm posting about my very first time making cider and this is my first post. For my first attempt I used juice that was frozen from a local farm that had pressed it last season. The juice was 60% Piñata, 20% Pink Lady, and 20% Granny Smith. I did an equal mixture in 3 separate 5 gallon...