Recent content by gjd

OP here. It's only in the second day of fermentation, going nicely and smelling a bit better than usual, presumably because I've been more careful than previously about temperature. It's raw cider, nothing but campden tablets and yeast nutrient. I'm not too worried about clarity. I'd rather...

Basic cider question-- Will it make a big difference if I bottle still cider quickly, pretty much as soon as the FG is stable down around 1, and let the aging occur in bottles rather than secondaries? I understand this isn't standard practice and won't win me awards. I'm a minimalist...

Quart yogurt containers. Sanitize, fill short of top, put lid on, put in freezer the day before. Take them out 15 minutes before use, and they melt just enough to slide out. I use 2 or 3 per batch.

Hello, It being winter, I've been taking advantage of my cold basement to brew my usual ale recipes without a carboy warmer, just using lager yeast (usually Saflager S-23). It's working great, except the last 2 batches were undercarbonated. After bottling I've been nervously leaving them...