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Hmm maybe it is the kits then, as they have all been Coopers kits. Has anyone tried the all grain brewhouse kits? I'm sure we have been contributing to the problem though as it sounds like we can let it sit much longer before bottling to even out. Will try that with our current batch

Usually about two weeks, but we always check the FG is stable before bottling. The first batch stayed conditioning in the bottles for 3 months before we tasted them. Is there any danger of spoilage if we leave the wort to sit longer? How long would you recommend? We are using a cheap fermenter...

Is there a way to rectify this? We're trying to become good at brewing but *all* of our batches of beer come out cidery. We've tried about 4 different coopers LME kits with their recommended sugars. Not infected though, not sour, just tastes like fermented apples!!!! Can we warm the wort and...