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Thanks. Its the first time that I didn't use fining agents, so it really tested my patience. But, it was worth it. I couldn't be any more proud.

My mixed berry cyser bottled

Oh, and you are most welcome. You'll find the people of these forums very informative, and always willing to help.

You could add your yeast to a half cup warm water with a tsp. Sugar and let it sit for 20 minutes or so to rehydrate before adding to your must. I suppose nutrient is nutrient, but I use LD Carlson brand, because that's what my lhbs (local homebrew shop) carries. As for adding the nutrient, just...

As for yeasts, lalvin d47 is standard. But lalvin ec-1118 is common for high alcohol or bone dry meads.

I'd wait another day and see. But, at any rate, nutrients are a necessity, so I'd invest in some ($2 tops)

The must (the honey/water/fruit/spice mix) could have been too hot. Ideally, you want your must cooled down below 80 or so degrees before adding your yeast, but I don't think anything under 110° would kill all the yeast. I generally don't heat my must because high heat degrades the honey and...

5 gallons blueberry 74 + 5 = 79 gallons

2017 thread is up.

Ur fine dude. Any fruit, grain, etc. Can ferment safely (as long as its not poisonous to begin with) even milk (wierdly enough) in some circumstances.

How are you keeping the pretzel containers airtight? I only ask because, after opening, they aren't ment to be. That's why your pretzels get stale.

Sorry, got tired of waiting on someone to put one up. 5 gallons Apple pie cyser

Of course it does. Free stuff is the bomb!

Sweet

Welcome, from Asheville also!

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Mostly blueberry with a little blackberry and cranberry, as well.

Thanks, I'm pretty proud of it.

My mixed berry cyser, bulk aging on medium toast French oak chips. Sorry about the bad lighting

Anyone else notice how you never get the buzz from store bought that you do from homemade. I think they lie about there abv. Anheuser Busch got called out for that not too long ago, but it quietly went away. Interesting lol.