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Sailingeric and madscientist451, did either of you use a yeast nutrient, and if so, which one did you use?

The yeast packet in this cider kit didn't have any information on the label indicating what strain of yeast was in the packet. I have no idea what strain of yeast it is. The kit instructions say to pitch the yeast between 68 - 86 degrees and to ferment between 64 - 77 degrees. The...

You're saying to rack to secondary, right? How long do I keep it in secondary? I don't have a second refrigerator, so I can't lager the cider for a month. Can I continue to store the cider at room temperature?

Thanks for all of the advice guys! :mug: It's greatly appreciated! :tank: When I took another sample for Gravity testing last night, the sulphur smell was noticeably less. It's still there, but not as bad as Sunday night. I don't know if that's because most of the sulphur smell was let out...

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Man, who let the Rhinos get into my cider? :p I didn't know that Rhinos would be involved in the fermentation process! ;) In all seriousness, this is a shame, not exactly what I was hoping for or expecting from my first cider making attempt. I made this cider for my wife. She helped me...

I made a Pear Cider using a Brewer's Best Cider House Select Kit. The Cider has been fermenting since 15 February. The Kit instructions say to check Gravity on the 6th day, which is today. Original Gravity was 1.041 on 15 February and today the Gravity is 1.010. The Kit instructions say...

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evident they craved

and attained tumescence

I've helped a fellow brewer build a RIMS and have seen it in action. I have zero experience with HERMS and have often wondered how reactive (and efficient) a HERMS is to temperature change.

Suddenly they succumbed

trembled in anticipation

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6 Gallons of Pear Cider 22 + 6 = 28

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