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  1. J

    Fermentation going unexpectedly?

    Just the basic grape juice no preservatives.
  2. J

    Fermentation going unexpectedly?

    The yeasts date was for 2020. I used an entire pack and the temp it’s fermenting at is at 70° F. It has no preservatives. I made sure of that before I bought it. Sugar was added - 2 cups of sugar. That’s all. I also hydrated the yeast before pitching.
  3. J

    Fermentation going unexpectedly?

    So I have started a batch of wine on the 22nd using the Welch’s grape juice and made it into a gallon container. The gravity at the time of when I started it was 1.140. I added my Lalvin 1118 into it and then I let it aerate for a day. I come back to put an air lock on and now after a week it’s...
  4. J

    Thoughts and Opinions

    So I am new to making hard cider. I started two months ago and I’ve made one batch since that time. I have another going as of now. The batch I’m working on had a OG of 1.080 and I just measured and it’s at 1.034. I know it’s supposed to be done when it hits 1.000 but how much longer should I be...
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