Recent content by gaitken

Hi All, Last week I bought 6 gallons of fresh, UV pasteurized cider. I put 5 in a carboy and it is fermenting well. Plan is 2 weeks in primary, two weeks in secondary, then back sweeten with the 6th gallon, and stove-top pasteurize after a couple days of carbonation. My question is, will that...

This looks like a great recipe, and I started a batch last weekend. However, to fit my schedule better, I was thinking of leaving it in primary for two weeks and secondary for another two. Has anyone done this, or can anyone Comment on how this would affect the recipe? Also, I have held on to...

Hi All, Sorry if this is an ignorant question, but does a carboy need to be filled with liquid to sanitize it with potassium metabisulfite? That is what I have done in past, but I seem to recall reading on the forums somewhere that the vapor sanitizes, so actual liquid contact is not needed...

Hi All, I have about 15L of cider sitting in a large glass carboy, just put back in for secondary fermentation after adding small amount (~1/4 cup) brown sugar. Was planning to leave for a few months as per instructions from a friend, but have seen no signs of fermentation... should I be seeing...