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thanks for your ideas!! here what I put in the primary: 5.5 gal fresh apple cider mixture of 8oz molasses, 28oz brown sugar, 15oz honey, 13oz raw sugar and 16oz white sugar 2.5tsp yeast nutrient and pectic enzyme 2 x Wyeast 4767 yeast I am planning on using approximately 1oz of oak chips and...

Currently trying making a "Red Flannel Cider" from Brew! Magazine. It says to use raisins and oak chips, but have never tried using these in cider making before. Any hints or feedback from someone who has? -how long should I leave the oak chips in? Alot depends on taste, but anyone have...

Awesome! Thanks!

I am trying to make a Maple Ale and the recipe calls for UK Dark Crystal Malt 150L - my local homebrew shop, he doesn't have any in stock and suggested I use Crystal 120L and just add an extra 5%. I also have some Caraaroma which I believe is in the 130-170L range. Any idea which one would be...