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Introducing cider batch number 5: a elderberry cider made from an overnight syrup made from dried elderberries and orange peel along with 2 lbs. of raw sugar. I am looking forward to the results from this batch.

I had great results from the Champagne yeast. Good luck!

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After spending the first part of my extended weekend moving my first born to college Asa freshman and returning home, I checked on my cider and found that it went from being active to nothing after over a week of fermenting. It looked like this. I gave a little burping to see if it would...

It sounds like you did your primary different than mine. I added the pumpkin in the beginning. I plan to add cinnamon stick to bring back the flavor along adding apple juice concentrate after racking.

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I use cinnamon sticks during secondary and just soak them in boiling water before adding to the cider to kill any stowaways.

I forgot to post this last night. I racked my 3rd batch - the sour cherry cider. Before After There was a lot of funk when we opened the jug - more than what my sour beer loving husband could handle. I am hoping that the aging process will mellow the flavors out and then add some back...

Almost one week later and the yeast are still eating. This is the strongest and longest that my batch has stayed this strong. I am very encouraged.

I started a batch of Pumpkin cider this weekend. I used 2 cans of canned pumpkin, 2 lbs of brown sugar and a spiced tea made from clove, cinnamon, and fresh ginger as part of recipe. I used boiling water to melt the brown sugar and then added the canned pumpkin before adding the apple cider...

I had fermentation start about 45 minutes after pitching the yeast. It is a good sign that I pitched the yeast correctly

I just used thawed frozen sour cherries in my latest batch and it went very well so far in primary. The airlock and a proper container is very helpful tools to use.

I used Splenda in my first completed batch. I will post once I do s blind taste test on Monday.

I have used whole cinnamon sticks that were in boiling water before entering during secondary. I just transferred to the clean jugs and the smell was awesome. My husband commented that it smelled like a good perfume...made from cinnamon. I did not taste so I am curious how things even out in 2...

My adventures in cider brewing

Yes! :D I have been very satisfied with what I had come out with it because it has a lot great stuff on the bottom of the jug. I need to remind myself to shake it up before pouring it into a clean jug after my ingredients.

I have been making all of my apple cider batches out of the Whole Foods organic apple cider in a 1-gallon jug. If you use this, I highly recommend pouring some out in a highly sanitized container (if you plan to use it) or just drink it (but not straight from the jug. :smack:) You will need...

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