Recent content by gabe713

So now I MUST have your apple syrup recipe and I need to find some different kinds of AJ around Sacramento. Costco brand is %4.50 per gallon, but more variety would be nice. Also I need to find some still cider for sale and try it. I don't think I've tried that yet.

Is your 12-16% cider still? No carbonation? Or do you prime? I have a English cider yeast going right now, I think i'll let some of it ferment out for 2 weeks and back sweeten and see how it turns out. I think i could get used to some %14 cider ;)

Well the biggest reason i stop fermentation is because i like a lot of carbonation and that seems to be the best way to get it without having to bottle prime, use or CO2. I really only want ABV around %5/6 and so the method seems to work well for that. It seems like a lot of people let it...

Ok, so I've made 12 - one gallon cider batches now and have read the forums for couple months here and i'd like to know what you guys think about my way of making cider. 1. I start with 1 gal Kirkland juice and add 3/4 cup sugar which turns out OG of 1062/1064 or %8.1/8.3 or so... 2. Add 1 tsp...

I just checked with my uncle google and got it lol Thank you for the open bottle idea! :)

Is that how pasteurization works? You just bring the liquid up to temp and its done?

Congratulations btw on starting brewing!!! Its very rewarding and fun! Keep putting up pics too! Those are always the best threads...

So iv'e made a few batches now and i started racking into these swing top 750ml bottles but i'm curious on how long i should pasteurize them? Trying to avoid bottle bombs. Last time i did it for 30 mins and that seemed to work out... but i hope to get advice from someone who knows more about...

for apple cider mostly, and maybe apple wine...

So does anybody know where i can get a 3 gal glass carboy for cheap? I know my local supermarket carries 1 gal organic apple juice in a glass carboy for $7. Good cheap price. Any leads on 3 gallons? Also would plastic work just a well? I can get those 5 gal water cooler jugs for free and 3...

Does anyone know how long it takes to pasteurize a 2Liter Growler? I know the 12 oz beer bottles are for at 190 for 10 mins but I'm worried about dealing with a gigantic bottle bomb. Also, can you over-pasteurize a cider? Will it hurt the cider? Any help would be great! Thanks!

Hi, I just finished racking my first batch of cider and i was wondering if anybody had any good cider recipes? I know there are SO many juices and experiments to be had but I'm not sure where to start. I'm looking for a 5-6% mostly dry, semi-sweet cider but with lots of flavor. I know...