Recent content by MikeBrews

16,961 + 4 = 16,965

Just began bottling a batch I started 5 weeks ago. I simply could not wait to try it. OG 1.070 and finished out around .998 or so. Tastes GREAT! Very dry but refreshing. I plan on starting another batch soon, really wish I had started one sooner, as I'm sure this one will go fast. Tonight should...

I'm at 2 weeks now on my first batch. I drew a sample today and it tastes pretty sour. Is this a common taste this far in or is that a sign of possible contamination? Airlock is still bubbling once every 4 seconds or so. The apfelwein is still very cloudy as well

Thanks for the tip on the campden tablets. I figured unpasteurized juice might not be safe to use. Are these tablets something I can pick up at my LHBS? I will be heading over there to pick up the Montrachet yeast and dextrose. Once I incorporate the campden, is it safe to follow directions...

Hey there, just picked up 4 gallons of fresh, unpreserved, unpasteurized apple juice. I plan to make EdWort's Apfelwein with it, but I am concerned about it being unpasteurized. Are there any additional steps I should know about, and will it affect the fermentation process differently than using...

Glad to have joined this site. Fairly new homebrewer here (only 3 batches completed), but I don't think I'll be quitting any time soon. Hope to learn some valuable tips and tricks here :mug: Mike