Recent content by Molluskoverlord

thanks folks! Much appreciated.

thanks folks I appreciate your help. I shook it about a little yesterday morning before I admitted defeat with the wild yeast and lo and behold the valve is bubbling away nicely now. The shaking cased a scummy froth on the surface but has since died down (+24hrs) to an almost flat appearance...

Hello, New to cider making so have cause to ask a few seasoned hands at the task. 3 days ago I juiced apples from the garden and filled a 1 gallon demijohn. Before sealing I tested the SG and seeing a reading of 0.045 but 3 oz of honey (well mixed) in to attempt to bring it to 0.05 (level...