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Good stuff Gitmoe, thanks! Would I add the nutrient at the same time as the yeast?

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Getting ready to start a 5 gallon batch pretty soon. I plan on using 5lbs of brown sugar and Lalvin EC-1118 yeast. With that much sugar, would one packet of yeast suffice, or should I go with two? Also, does anyone have any opinions on sugar, brown or white (taste wise). Sorry for the basic...

Good advice, thanks!

Excellent! I didn't think that there would be, but I wanted to make sure before I fill up the freezer.

The local farmer's market in my area has some of the best fresh pressed cider I've ever had. They'll only have it in stock for another week or two. That being said, if I were to stock up on it and throw 10 gallons or so in the deep freeze for another batch of cider this winter, will it have any...

Thanks Yooper!

Thanks everybody. I plan on getting the 1st batch started next week. I'll be sure to post some updates so long as it' doesn't turn out too terrible.

Using flip-top bottles and at over 20% abv, would it be safe to store unrefrigerated without pastuerizing?

Hello all. I'm brand new to the forum and thanks to all of the information available here, I think I'm ready to brew my 1st batch of cider. There's just one thing I'm not sure about. This may be a stupid question, but if I am using a 6 gallon carboy and only use 5 gallons of cider, will I need a...