Recent content by rupturedduckmotorsport

Thanks Kauai, I test them again next week. I have brought them indoors now to an area thats about 16 degrees c too. One has begun working like mad!

OK, at last I have a hydrometer. Reading (taken in situ in the water cooler bottles in out house-temp was about 1 or 2 degrees c) as follows: Batch 1. 0.998 Batch 2 0.996 Seem about right to you? I was a little concerned as batch 3 was consumed over Christmas and when it warmed up, it...

Ferment out all the way - when the alcohol kills the yeasts? That has to be quite strong? Merry Christmas to you too! :mug:

OK, trip to the shops needed and hydrometer will be purchased. I suspect that the primary may not have finished due to low temperature of the last few weeks. Can the yeast be killed off by low temp, if so how low?

Hi all, I've spent far too long trawling forums and websites for answers and advice, but thought it was about time to voice-up and introduce myself and ask a few questions! "Blindmans Cider" as I have gone into this blind to see what happens. Story so far: Living in Somerset and...