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I did some thing similar to you in my first batch as well. The problem was I added to much sugar right off the bat. The yeast has a hard time getting started in that level. What I did is started with 1 gallon of apple and added the yeast and nutrients and let is start fermenting then then...

Im going to try it with cider. From what I read, you have add crazy amounts of sugar early and keep adding it. Also keep it on the cool side of the range and you can slow its pace to something you can keep up with. Going try 3 gallon with 15lbs of sugar and 2 pounds of light brown sugar...

Most state allow 100 gallon for beer or wine for personal use. The definition of what is beer and wine is blurry in some area. Some state had % in the laws and some don't. The Fed say if you have a distillery on the property they have the right the check what you are making. I'm not sure...

I was thinking 3.5 at first but it seems like so much, so I lower the amount to it to 2.5. I already got the ec-1118 so I will try 4lbs at start then add the .5. Thanks

First to get this over with I work for the ATF as contractor for 3 years and this is what they told me about making apple jack. We don't care if: It not over 24% You don't own a still (freeze distillation ok) You don't sell it. I'm not interest in debating If I'm right or not. The agent that...