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Raisins actually do add flavor and mouthfeel and even color. There are some unfermentable sugars in raisins but its not gonna change the alcohol level too much unless you add a ton. As to how much you should add its all about experimenting and finding out what you desire. If u want to taste the...

Most ciders I have made do exactly what yours have. It will rip through sugars for 3-5 days then nothing. Usually at this time it has consumed roughly 40-50%of sugars. The yeast are still eating though so don't get discouraged. Its not like brewing beer where it stops fermenting quickly. It...

In chemistry there is a max amount that a solvent can absorb from a solute and given enough time and or energy it will take all it can regardless of position in the vessel. Im sure you are not going to exceed that maximum. Given that you dont want to add extra energy (heat or stirring) to your...

We use a blichman with a hop blocker and have had similar frustrations. The whirlpool technique is easy to achieve with a large flat wooden or plastic spatula. Just stir above the blocker and dip down when on opposite side. The hop blocker itself is actually "not recommended" for use with whole...