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Just took a gravity reading and it was 1010 so something has happened. Little bit of sediment visible at the bottom of bucket. Cider must just be a different breed to beer. When I took the reading it smelt a bit "farty". Tasted ok though. Is this normal? Think I've read somewhere that it's a...

It's a mangrove jacks pear cider.

Took a gravity reading and it's 1030. Kit was made with 500g of dextrose. Not sure what og should have been.

Bucket and kit yeast just sprinkled on top. Temp was in range.

No. I forgot to take an og but should still have some idea by taking one now. There is no sediment though so guessing nothing has happened.

Hi guys. Newish to home brewing as I've only done about half a dozen kit and kilos. Here's my problem. I put a pear cider down at 3pm on Saturday and as of 6pm Monday there is still no sign of fermentation. Nothing from the air lock and no visible sign on top of cider. How long do I wait...

Strewth. Not another Aussie just joined. His real name will be Bruce. (I'm on Brizzy by the way)

Just did a search and found this old thread. Slightly off topic. If I add water to a fresh wort kit to reduce its alcohol content to something that the Mrs will drink, what effect will this have on taste? Cheers.