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I have a 2 gallon batch of hard cider fermenting and I'm trying to figure out what to use to backsweeten when that time comes. I'm thinking about using Ole Smokey Apple Pie Moonshine for flavor, sweetness and a bit of an extra kick. Would this work?

I managed to get my hands on a mr beer variety 3 pack, but the yeast is shot. would active dry wine yeast work or would an ale yeast only work with a mr beer kit?

I purchased a Mr. Beer variety 3 pack last night and the yeast is shot. Would yeast used in winemaking work for a Mr. Beer refill kit? Thanks in advance!

My question though is would a hydrometer that is used for wine work for beer as well or are they each a specific type

To be more specific, I'm in Rockland County so I guess to some people it would be considered upstate but to me, not really. White Plains is only about 20 minutes from me, but the issue is that 20 minute drive is in reality about an hour with traffic. That's why its easiest for me to just get...

I'm from New York. About 45 minutes from Manhattan. Unfortunately there's not enough of a home brew following around here for someone to successfully open a shop. I'm definitely going to look into that book and take all the advice into consideration!

Thanks for the input guys. It was definitely helpful. The unfortunate thing is there aren't any home brew shops near me so I have to go online. And I should've specified in the original post. I'm not quite sure what the norm is for a first time brewing, but I was thinking anywhere from 5-6...

So I plan on starting to brew at home but the issue is I have no idea where to look for a starter kit. I know of Brooklyn Brew Shop and morebeer.com but other than those, I'm lost. Can someone give me direction on what the best place or places are to find a good quality home brew starter kit?