Recent content by Lowlander

Austin, I stopped using airlocks as well! We should call ourselves Team Oxygen High Test, from now on.

Wow, AfromT, bet it'll be good drinkin' just the same. Please don't forget to update us! And interesting post from cidergoats, as well. Thank you, I'll have to look into that.

It's interesting how, when experimenting around with cidermaking (starting with, and thanks to, this thread - no question in my mind about that), I've found how different yeasts produce different qualities of buzz. Notty is the only other, with 1118, I've given a 10 to. Great quality, clean...

Agreed, TGFV. As for the questions about Apple juice mixes (cherry, cranberry, things like that): yeah, it's good, but tougher on the digestive system in my experience.

That's a good idea, actually, since IME most casual ciderists prefer a sweeter product. Personally, I can't deny loving the taste of a sweeter drink - but the aftermath tends to be a bit much for me versus something dry. I do love the 1118, though, and have yet to find something providing...

I decided to join this forum, specifically with a big thanks in mind for Paps. A great poster with a legendary recipe. I'd bet this thread has done more than any other single piece of information, anywhere on the internet, ever, toward encouraging people (like me) to become cider makers. I...