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I have used them with great success.

I also have had one out of 15 bottles shoot up like a rocket. However they were all reused bottles. Still plan on doing for my next batch. Really liked the carb style.

Funny you asked this. I was thinking the same thing. Even if it slows down bottle carbing a bit it might make it easier to pasteurize when the carb is right and not create bombs.

it was good. everyone that had some liked it a lot.

thanks guys. So really all it needs is time.

I am new to the cider making world and would like to make clear cider. Like almost water looking. What needs to be added pectic enzyme, Super Kleer?

I found Target sells gallon Spiced Cider for 3.69 (CT price). So naturally I thought Hard Spiced Cider. My first brew was just the Spice cider and Red star Premier Cuvee OG 1.050. Let it ferment for a month in primary moved to secondary for another month FG 1.006. Great flavor. The gallon...