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I used kc finings on my pressed cider and it cleared fine

That's what I used, but I haven't made the original recipe so I can't compare...

Well things are progressing faster than I had anticipated, but that works for me! I just made my caramel! Going to get the concentrate in a couple of hours, and may b sippin some still caramel cider by the end of the night! I included pics of my caramel that was 2 cups water, 2 cups golden brown...

Full time student at Iowa State University! Nothing like brewing on a budget! Haha don't have a whole lot of time to brew during the week. 21 credits is keepin me busy!

Ok... Question... I followed the recipe except I used fresh pressed cider. I added the Nottingham yeast, and per the directions, I was supposed to get a FG reading of 1.010-1.015 after 14 days. I am fermenting on the warm side around 71 degrees, but in 9 days air lock activity stopped and I got...

So I am contemplating substituting 1 of the 2 teaspoons of cinnamon for apple pie spice. Do u guys think that is a good idea, or should I just stick to the recipe?

Does it taste like "rocket fuel" to u?

Yes but u said it taste like rocket fuel... That doesn't sound like enough time was given bc rocket fuel doesn't sound appealing...

How soon after adding the caramel and AJC do u start to drink it?

I figured it would just take time... U know what they say... "A watched airlock never bubbles!" Hahaha this morning there was visible pressure built up and very small bubble "blooping" through! Can't wait!

Just started a batch using homemade cider (mixture of state fair, Jonathan, and red and delicious). Got a reading of 1.040 before adding corn sugar. After adding just shy of 2 lbs (all I had on hand) got a reading of 1.051. Pitched Nottingham, but no bubbles yet. Will report back in the morning! :D

Ok cool. Thanks for the advice! If u don't mind... Could I explain why the tablets or k-beta will kill yeast and "bugs" that are initially in the cider, but then it won't kill the yeast I add afterwards? It's not that I don't believe u, I'm just curious and it surprised me! :) sorry for the...

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What do u mean by "the onset"? Like after I get the cider into the primary before adding yeast? I wait 24 hours for it to kill wild yeast and "bugs", but won't it kill the yeast that I introduce after the 24 hr wait?

Has anyone tried this recipe with fresh homemade apple cider? Were the results good?

I was just discussing this with my dad last night. I hope some people reply with some insightful solutions! :) I'll definitely be checking back regularly to this thread!

That is a good question... Probably something to do with physics or chemistry that I wouldn't understand anyways! Haha... And I've learned not to second guess Yooper, just do what she says and your set! :)

That would b fun to ferment in the empty keg, but since its the last one I wouldn't have another one to put the fermented liquid into! Haha I never thought I would get into kegging, let along have 7 full kegs! Oh the joys of homebrewing!

Well thanks for all of the advice! And just for everyone's peace of mind, I have three full in the fridge, and three batches ready to go in the kegs tonight... So I guess I will have one empty for a while... Good container to hold my sanitizer until I need it I guess! !cheers!

I have just acquired 7 kegs. I only have enough room in my fridge to accommodate 3 at a time. If I were to fill all seven, I know I am supposed to keep them under pressure, but I was wondering if there was any way that i could carbonate the beer in the keg, then take it out of the fridge after...