Recent content by mtredfish

Ok, got it kegged and crashed and started force carbing. My nervousness got the better of me and I barely used a tablespoon of the sweetener packet as it had a VERY fake pear flavor to my pallet. That said, I am glad I did....it would be way too over powering with that full packet and it's...

I am kegging and force carbing. I just racked it off last night and only added 1/3 of the sweetening packet. It really tasted very artificial...I was more worried about the fake pear taste than the sweetness. However, I am going to force carb it starting tonight...will update how it goes. It has...

Ok, so I am at the point of racking and "sweetening"...and I am a little fearful of using the packet (artificial flavoring) that came with it for fear of the bitterness some reviews have given this kit. So...if I want that pear flavor and a touch of sweetness can't I simply use pear puree and...

So what do you back sweeten with.... a sugar or fruit? I have a pear cider that I am concerned will be too tart for my wife as the FG is supposed to finish at 1.004. it's a Brewers Best kit...everything I have read says add apple juice concentrate after cold crash but I don't want to overpower...