Recent content by UncleBilly88

Now Podz... Dont you start a war here. Of course chili needs peppers, but beans? That's like saying a cider needs grapes or a mead needs sugar. Don't make me come find you in Finland!:D

All this arguing has made me thirsty. I'm going to go start a Cyser, pop a bottle of apfelwein, and rack my cherry cider. But. I WILL BE DAMNED, before I put beans in my Chili!!!

Oh My!!!! This thread may have eliminated my need for internet porn. Could you send some private pics with her pouring? J.K. But she really does look nice, think I have a new project.

The Yeast will survive! Yes that is most likely a new yeast cake forming. If you are trying to avoid any future fermentation then racking isn't the way to go. The yeast will continue as long as there is sugar or not at the ABV limit. Yeast are like sperm, any chance they get to procreate...

Thinking ahead to next Summer already, just wondering if anyone has or tried a recipe for a raspberry lemonade mead. I have seen that they sell kits but never a recipe for it. Seems like it would be a good flavor compliment for a cold, maybe carbonated mead. Just drinking and wondering.

Neck labels would be a great addition! Also neck labels for flip tops would be nice. Love your site though. Great work. Too bad so few can turn their hobby into their day job.

Thanks Fatbloke and Thgirwa! I hadn't thought of bottling wax, I am really liking that suggestion. I kind of figured I would have to buy a corker, now I can blame you guys on the expense. However I have plenty of time before bottling. Guess the batches will tell me when to rack, then bulk age...

Ok I have been brewing beer and cider for years with a few years recent absence. I have never tried doing a mead till recently. I have a just finished a J.A.O.M. with another a couple weeks out. I am wanting to brew some more advanced " happy 21st " batches for my nieces, and have some...

Ratters... I like your style! Wish I could try one of your "Road Ciders"! I understand the need for, and the use of "advanced cider making" but some of the best I have tasted and made were made on a wing and a prayer. I try to have at least one unconventional gal. going at all times. Sometime...

First.. anyone who is talking trash about this post, it's a fantasy game! We know its not real. However Bethesda IS all about reality in their games. Second, how cool would it be if they did hide an actual real life recipe in the game? Anyone know a game programer? They could make it a regular...

You could add sugar in the secondary and up the ABV, or just go with it and enjoy a lighter cider. Either can still taste great. However... if you piss off the wifey, the higher ABV might be the way to go.

There is no "Normal". That's what makes home brew interesting. Should you open the lid to look? Well it is an invitation to outside infection, but you really think they were that sanitary 100 years ago? Is it ok? Time will tell but it sounds like a normal primary fermentation to me. Wanna watch...

Ok, come on now lets be honest. Who hasn't had the late night "experimental" batch? That's my main reason for starting home brewing. Sounds to me like you have a pretty good plan, except I would definitely cut down on the priming sugar, and try to get an airlock that fits. I have been wishing...

I forgot to mention that it was no additives or preservatives in the concentrate. I even double checked the trash just now. It tastes good but still a bit yeasty, and it tastes pretty strong. I'm fine with still but the whole point was to teach nephew how to bottle carb.

Ok. After many years off, my nephew talked me into getting back into brewing. I decided a nice dry cider was the easiest thing to get back in the game. Two 1 gal. batches, one Muntons ale yeast, the other Red Star Champagne yeast. Both got 1 cup sugar, and that was it. Airlocks bubbling away...