Recent content by DaveRob

So... does this mean I can add 2 raisins soaked in dark rum to each bottle and it adds carbonation to the cider? What size bottles? 12oz. bottles then that means 1 raisin for every 6oz? How much carbonation? Im getting ready to bottle my first cider and was wondering my about carbing...

I put it in warm water and added a wyeast nutrient. Its BUBBLING NOW! I was sweating this one! Thanks guys!

Thanks Yooper and stpug! I was worring since my first run there was activity almost instantly. It says no preservatives, ingredients are..... Juice from ripe, whole, organic apples; ascorbic acid (to maintain color). I hope its telling the truth. I will wait it out.. how long to I hold my...

I added my yeast 24 hrs ago and I still have no activity. Im using US-05 Do I wait? Do I add more? It has no bubbles and no foam. Its completely clean on top. Looks like orange water. I posted pictures in my other thread "My Myriad" Nobody even clicked on my post :( Any help please?

Hate to just jump on here and ask 50 questions. Im worried and confused... Hahaha like a lot of first timers ;) First question. I started a cider 2 weeks ago. A local cidery had an intro to cider class. We started with a gallon of Orange Pippins some 118 yeast and some wyeast nutrient. My 1...

Ahh since you brought up temperature.... Thats one of my biggest concerns. I live in a split level house so my bottom floor is 1/4 under ground. Its not really cool but its the coolest place in the house. In the summer my self adjusting thermostat changes from 72-78 and in the winter it moves...

Thanks EuDvine and Unferth! Barf juice!!! Hahaha... hmm well that will suck. Kinda assumed it would turn out great if following the correct path. So Im going to screw something up then? What would be the most commonly screwed up part? Thanks for the no splashing advise! I have an Auto Siphon...

Hi Guys my first post.. be gentle on me please. Quick background. I grew up pressing apples on our farm in the fall. We had an old tractor that had a canvas belt running the wooded press. I loved drinking the fresh product. My dad would make some Cider for the uncles to have at family...