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Eric, I'm also new to this. However, it sounds like you need a hydrometer. They come with most start up kits or you can probably buy one for ten to twenty bucks. They allow you to measure the specific gravity of the cider, i.e. the amount of sugar in the juice. Hydrometers come with scales...

ECY? Is that the yeast? I used the Whit Labs English Cider Yeast WLP775. The temperature range was posted on the White Labs website. (it's actually posted as 68-75, not 73.) Has anyone ever used this yeast? As I said, I've never done this before. I'm actually on my way to a class at...

I just started my first batch of cider. I used fresh pasteurized cider from a local orchard and forewent these of Campden tablets. I kind of made a starter with yeast, warm water and some sugar--I didn't have the cider at the time I made the starter. When I did get the cider the next day...