Recent content by mitchm

So I just want to make sure my pasteurization went ok. Heated water til just short of boiling (no thermometer that goes over 150*F). While this was going, had my bottles soaking in another pot of hot tap water. Didn't bother checking temp, just wanted to warm them up from my cold garage. The...

Lets make this more convoluted! Part I My original 3g (OG:1.062) started on 10/11 came out at 1.027 (4.8%ABV). Now the fun part: Part IIa: carmel apple cider Carmelized 3cups of white sugar and 3/4 of juice (Sprouts AJ, organic unfiltered, sg:1.050). Added to (2) 1gallon carboys each with 1/2g...

Heh, Thanks for the reply Rod. Came about a day after I did the initial pitch and everything. I know that the usual would be to start with basics and I'm heading in to this with the entire thought process of what-if and the expectation that this is going to be more or less crap. That said...

Any gurus (or anyone) have thoughts about this? Am I asking for trouble doing this much on my first cider attempt?

Ok everyone. I just wrote out a baaaasic plan for what I want to do for my first cider brew. It might seem a little convoluted, but there's a lot that I want to try out. I was hoping someone could look it over a little and see if I'm missing anything or add in some notes. Thanks! day 1- put...