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Okay, so is this a "cider for dummies" yeast then ? Pitch into store bought generic apple juice and in a week have perfect still cider ? I really don't see that as the case or it would be making headlines all over the forum. I want to finish around 6-8% abv and still have some decent apple...

I was actually just debating on chipotle at some point for a bit of smokiness as well but not sure about that one.

I personally would like any updates on the use of Brewer's Best Premium Cider Yeast. Just about everything I have read is very positive but minimal and in most cases, quite dated. I've just ordered 3 packs off of Amazon and as soon as this current apfelwien comes out of primary, I'm giving it a...

Many thanks Maylar !

I'll be watching this thread as I have some peach jam that I'm debating on using in a future batch.

After a very near 3 year hiatus do to RL and the loss of ALL of my supplies and tools, I'm finally baby stepping back into my addiction. On a whim, I stopped by my LHBS and acquired a one gallon glass jug, an airlock and a packet of EC-1118 (mistake, I just thought I recalled that being a good...

It will continue to ferment in this transfer, although at a much slower rate. I was just curious as to why you would continue to ferment if you're happy with it. Don't forget, the longer it ferments, the drier it will get.....along with more of an alcohol and less apple taste.

Blow up the shed, lmao. Okay, so yes, you are correct. You want to master your cider then use your keg to carb it. Do keep in mind though that carbing works best when the liquid is cold. As for how to get it in there, I don't know what kind of a keg you have to suggest anything specific. Online...

It would take a very brave soul to try to carb cider on their first outting. Plastic ( unless its a soda bottle) is not made to hold high pressure. I recommend , for your first batch or two at least, get your recipe to where you like it before you worry about carbing. If you are hell bent to...

To get even an approximate OG, we kinda need to know your measurements / ratio of sugar to juice and did the juice contain sugar as well or was it " no sugar added". Your FG will vary greatly depending on your OG.All of your other steps seem to be in order and coming along nicely . If you are in...

I had to stop trying, got relocated and my new space doesn't allow me the luxury of a brew station. A few things for the record, one : I hear through the grapevine that Somersby is dead,. So, if you can find it, scarf it up for comparisons to our attempts. Secondly, I do believe that without...

Hmph, blackberries huh ? I'll put them on my "need to try" list. I picked up some pints of 100% natural blueberry juice from Kroger on sale at a buck each and was thinking of a lemonade-blueberry thing for the swmbo. My main priority right now is making something for ME. I have not been real...

After the star-san dries, wipe 'er down with some vaseline and it wont dry out either . I also use star-san for fresh fruits and vegetables, in a spray bottle :)

Actually, I believe all Woodchucks are 4%. I got a sixer of pear and 2 sixers of raspberry for the swmbo (on clearance and I can reuse the bottles) .....but they are both 4%.

LOL, that's not much lower than straight up AJ. As far as not much wine taste is concerned, I was told by adding sugar it increased the "wine taste". From what I can tell, this is pure horse****. My last batch I tried that theory with poor results. I ended up with what tasted like watered down...

Not sure since it is unfermentable, I guess it doesn't matter huh?

We might have to do a trade, I would love to try some. The only other one I ever had was Bourbon barrel aged and that was the only thing I didn't like about it.

Any particular reason for shooting for 1.030? The reason I ask is that most people say higher than 1.020 is too sweet for them. At around 1.015-20 is as high as I have gotten mine. Let me know how it turns out.

Sounds like you may not have much of a choice but to backsweeten, also sounds like rootbeer would taste if it had no sugar. Just be careful if you are going to bottle. And you are more than welcome to try my ideas, I would be happy to know if it works or not.

Hmph, thanks for nuthin......