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Thanks again guys. I just finished pasteurizing two bottles. Time will tell, eh? PS I have started a little blog about my cider adventure if you are interested. http://sproutsartlesspursuits.blogspot.com/

Thanks so much Big Cat and tx-brewer. I've been checking the bottles every day or so and last night I caught one 32 ouncer just in time, I think! I put it in the fridge last night so it wouldn't keep carbonating overnight. I backsweetened it with fresh pressed cider and it was the bottle that...

I posted a question on page 64. It was the one with the picture of the bottles at the bottom of the page. I was really hoping for some advice as to whether the bottles I have are ok for pasteurizing. Also, does anyone have any ideas on how long I should pasteurize the bottles as they are 16 and...

Do you guys think I'm ok pasteurizing in these bottles? I'm pretty sure they are 16 oz and 32 oz. I used Champagne yeast. If so, how long should I keep them each at the specified temp?

Thank you!

Oooooh, I thought so. Thank you. I was trying to keep them separate to see if I can tell if there's a taste difference between the one that was treated with a campden tablet or not. How long do I have before I should bottle?

Here's the photo that didn't come through the first time.

This is my first brew ever. I racked it off it's lees this afternoon. It had been fermenting for three weeks. Is it ok to leave it like this until I bottle it? Is there too much air exposure? My husband is bringing home some fresh pressed apple juice this evening. My plan is to add it to the...

Thanks again, Stratslinger. Great info. To 501irishred: he wants to learn to weld but may put that off if he finds out all the things he might have to make for me! So, I think I will wait before buying these. You guys gave me all the info I needed, thanks. I really just didn't want to miss out...

Wow, you guys are great. Thanks for all the feedback. Thanks also to stratslinger for the list of additional equipment I'd need. (I really meant it when I said newbie :) So, limulus, I can use these for fermenting and serving? I was just thinking if I have to go out and buy a glass carboy or...

My husband found an ad on craigslist for me for 5-gallon ball lock kegs. They are 50$ each and look to be a really good deal. I just would love some advice on whether or not I "need" them. I've only had (not even finished yet) one experience with brewing. I have two small batches (1 g) of cider...

Cider with champagne yeast and treated with campden in Nov. 12 and Cider with champagne yeast and untreated in Nov. 13