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Thanks, all! It was dry yeast, and I just pitched it. I didn't measure the heat, so that may have been an issue. It felt just a bit warmer than room temperature. But I did add a second package a few days later. I believe it was Lavin? It's the higher-end dry yeast recommended with the kit...

I'm a newbie, doing my second batch, but have seen the same problem in each. I'm using the Irish Stout kit from Midwest Supplies. I followed the directions - sanitized everything, ran a full boil, etc. The first batch I did a few months ago I overheated the steeping grains, but this time...

Thanks, everybody! I'll try a tertiary fermentation for a few weeks, then bottle it and let it sit. I'm using a champagne yeast this time - we'll see if that works better. Thanks!

I am making my first batch of cider, and had some suboptimal results. I'd love feedback before going with my second try. I've been using www.howtomakehardcider.com, which I love. I purchased the organic cider at Whole Foods, and used a 2-gallon bucket which I purchased from Midwest...