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Hello! I have my kombucha in second fermentation in bottleneck bottles. The carbonation has pushed the fruit puree into the neck and out of the liquid. Will this fruit go bad (and if so how quickly do I need to consume it)? Or is the entire chamber generally a safe place because of the acid...

It has been fermenting for four days. I haven't checked the gravity because I just got a hydrometer yesterday, and I'm still trying to get over my initial fear of entering the carboy!

Is there a difference between juicing and pressing apples for cider?

Thanks a lot, very helpful. I must say I am impressed with this group, great way to share knowledge. Also, relieved that my cider might be ok after all!

Thank you I will do that straight away!

Hi everyone. This is my first time making cider ever. I picked apples from a backyard tree and juiced them to make one gallon of cider. I washed the apples but did not rinse the apples after cutting them to put into the juicer. Some of them were wormy and most were bruised. I think I forgot...