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Are there any tips or tricks for getting cider clearer? I've only had my batch going for a week so maybe I am just impatient but is there anything I should plan on doing to give it more clarity?

I decided to do a raspberry cider instead. I'll let you know what happens with that one.

Just started my first cider batch, just shy of 48 hours and it stinks...

Whoops, I think I meant to type pectic, kinda posted in a rush last night. The local home brew places suggested I use some of this to help clear my cider up a little bit. Also I did not boil the cider.

At what stage should this be added to a cider? In the secondary or just before bottling?

whats a good no-rinse sanitizer?

Tried to chill wort in an ice bath, but left the lid on the boiling pot.... :drunk:

Been lurking here for about a week or so and myself, my neighbor and two of my friends all went down to the local home brew shop and got our kits this weekend. Gonna have a little friendly competition. Anyways, I did a light wheat (kit) on saturday and I am wondering if my game plan is sound...

Hey all, kinda new to this but I just made my first batch of beer and I want to start a cider to surprise the wife. She really likes Strongbow but I am unsure what type of cider it is, (sweet, dry, ??). Anyone have any suggestions on how I can go about making a similar cider? Whoops, just...

Wow, lots of good info. I was worried that I should of done a starter for my first batch but about 16 hours after putting it into the primary I have bubbles :mug:

How important is it to make a yeast starter? I am getting ready to do my first brew (buying ingredients tomorrow) and want to make sure I do it right the first time. Also anyone have a good link or guide on how to make a starter?

This was something I was thinking about last night. Since I am planning on going from the carboy to growlers and I want to avoid as much oxygen as possible. Couldnt you put some dry ice and a little bit of water in a measuring cup and let the dry ice melt for a bit. Then pour (the heavy gas)...

I am so glad I asked, was gonna go pick a 5 gallon after work. Thanks :rockin:

Newb here... 1st post. Planning on starting my first brew this weekend. Most likely a 5gallon light lager (yuengling clone) and I will be using a glass carboy. Would you recommend that I start off with a blow off instead of an air-lock? or should I just get a carboy larger than 5 gallons?