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Yeah, on cheap experimental batches like this, I don't usually bother with numbers. Although with the distillers yeast, had I been able to read SG, I could've gotten a super high abv.

Pics of my brews in progress and finished

Just a simple 1 gal batch of cider that I started today just for the fun of it. So here's my super easy recipe 2L Pomegranate Juice 1L Black Cherry Juice 1 12oz can Frozen Apple-Cherry concentrate 1/2 tsp Yeast Nutrient 1/2 tsp Yeast Energizer 1/2 tbsp Distillers Yeast Warm juice...

um... forgive me for not knowing what Im talking about but I have a question. In addition to "the carbonator" what else do i need to force carb. The only thing I'll be doinng is 2L bottles of root beer.

Ok so last night I tossed two pellets (0.525 grams) of Liberty hops in a 16oz shasta cola bottle and let it sit overnight. AMAZING!!! The only problem I had is that i couldnt strain off ALL of the hops so it had a slightly bitter after taste. Im going to assume that this is because of the little...

I just bottled some root beer and used Saflager S-23 cause its what I had. I'll let you know in a week or so how it turned out.

I've actually been thinking of experimenting with some thin like that. You're not crazy. Ill let you know how it turns out. Im going to start with Cola and Cascades.

I would like to retract my statement above. I was ill-informed about the carb tabs, did a little more research and come to find out, you DO have to use yeast with the carb tabs... OOPS. I have a recipe for bottled Root Beer though. I will post it soon.

The easiest way to bottle carb soda is to just use Munton's Carb Tabs. Straight forward, to the point, and EASY!:ban:

Ok I'm going to be brewing an Oktoberfest from an extract kit in about 30 mins. Had a last min thought. I would like to infuse a little pumpkin flavor. Not too strong, just a hint. Whats the best way to go about that. keep in mind, I have canned pumkin readily avail. so that would be the easiest...

Oh I plan on keeping it in one of the many lagerators I have scattered around lol. it'll be plenty cool. Thanks for all the info everyone. Have to say, I see Cheeze's point, however while using a bottling wand I would have to argue that there is NO O2 in the hose at any point. Just beautiful...

HAHA! I WISH it snowed where I live! We just get a ton of cold A$$ rain. Thanks for the advice everyone! I think I'm going to just go for it... worst case I end up brewing another batch in early fall.

LOL ok sounds good... considering I've only brewed a few batches and don't really have a track record at all:D

I would like to brew a holiday ale but I would prefer to do it now and let it condition in the bottle 'till fall/winter. Is that to long to let it sit? I would hate to wait 8 or 9 months just to find out my ale has gone bad... is there a standard time period in which any bottled homebrew should...

Thanks guys... I really appreciate you taking the time to answer my question in detail. Ill let you know how it goes. Thanks again!

So I dont have to circulate hot water through the tun?