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I made a 1 gallon test batch with stevia. I can't remember how much, but I didn't add a lot, only enough to add a subtle sweetness. I used pure stevia extract powder. I dumped it. Like jcobbs said, it was undrinkable. I've noticed that stevia sweetens best, with little aftertaste, if it has...

9378.5 + 6 = 9384.5

8955 + 6 = 8961

8624 + 6 = 8630

Not the same results, but still good. Someone used Lalvin K1-V1116 with good results https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f32/edworts-apfelwein-question-82322/#post873572 I was able to find it in a local store. Others have used EC-1118, Red Star Cote Des Blancs, Premier Cuvee, and many other wine yeasts.

8314+5 = 8319 6 more. 8319 + 6 = 8325

Mine started clearing after 7 days. At 12 days it was completely clear. On Saturday (15 days) I pulled off a 1 gallon test sample. Finished at .998 (OG 1.066). SWMBO, my dad, and I finished it off that day. The stuff is so good already at only 2 weeks. Can't wait until two more weeks to...

Curious if you went with the wb06 and how it turned out.

This is my first time making anything and I have a couple weeks to go until bottling so I searched the thread and found this link How to Brew - By John Palmer - Priming and Bottling recommended by Schlenkerla. You should boil the sugar first in a cup and a half of water. To make it even...

This is only my first batch, but here's what I'm planning. Von's has 1-liter Arrowhead sparkling water at 10 for $10. I picked up 20 bottles. Because it's carbonated, you know the bottles can handle the pressure, vs. using water bottles -- some of which seem too thin to hold much pressure. I...

You can use fresh pressed cider. Some orchards still put preservatives in it so be careful. Use Campden so the Montrachet doesn't have to compete with wild yeasts. Based on the experiences in this thread, it will never clear up.

Oh. Sorry. These are all made with concentrate in addition to apple juice, not water. For the 6 gallon carboy, it comes out to about 5.5 gallons of apple juice, plus 6 cans of concentrate. So it is stronger than regular juice. Cutting the dextrose to 1lb brought the OG to 1.063, as far as I...

I've gotten through page 130. Good reading. Just started 12 gallons. A 6 gallon with Cote Des Blanc, 6 cans of concentrate and 1 lb of dextrose instead of 2. The other with Montrachet with 6 cans of concentrate and 1lb dextrose. Trying to make it a little sweeter. I don't think I'd mind...

I pledge to make another 12 before the end of the year. But if I avoid empty carboys it'll probably be more like 36. Oh yeah. Got my second carboy today. 8005.5 + 6 = 8011.5

7906 + 6 = 7912