Recent content by markwiz

So I made the cider using everyones recommendations, Musselman's Apple Cider. I purchased 6 gallons of the cloudy stuff, used the same Champagne yeast I've used in the past and now finally tasting the stuff. I like a really dry sparkling cider. It's OK when comparing to the cloudy cider I get...

Picked up 6 gallons of Musselman's fresh pressed apple cider. Looks and tastes legit. Added 2 jars of some omish farm honey into primary and the long journey begins!

Thanks for the tips. I'll hunt around the grocery stores this weekend. Never bought frozen AJ before, assuming there are directions on how much water to use per container...

Missed the local Apple Fest this year near my town, it was my only local source for UV Pasteurized Apple Cider. I've searched this forum but haven't seen the answer - Are there any online sources to purchase preservative free Apple Cider?

Thx everyone! getting a fermometer.

I'm about to start my first batch this weekend, Rye IPA from brooklynbrewshop. I'm going to use a 1gal glass carboy for my primary but a little confused on how to check the temp of the wort while fermenting. I've seen photos and videos of people using a turkey baster to pull out the wort from...