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There were some good ones. Lots a participation for the inaugural event. Looking forward to next years.

Unlucky, I missed out. I'll have to check out Mother Earth. If there's any brewer's around the Fayetteville area I'd like to see their set-ups to get some ideas.

Things have calmed down a bit. The cinnamon cider has got things under control a bit. The color has definetly lightened up and the yeast is hard at work. The smell though has been a slight sulfric maybe its just the cinnamon. Any thoughts?

I'm new to the cider world and actually have been searching a couple topics: 1. When to rack? 2. And how to tell when to do so? 3. What do I put it in now that I've racked it out of its original carboy? 4. How long will my cider last once its been re-bottled in another containment? You...

Has anyone tried a mint flavoring? Spearmint? Peppermint? Or even a chocolate flavoring?

Hi my name is Reuben at Fort Bragg, NC. Just started my first 2 brews of 1gallon each of hard cider and hard cider with cinnamon. Would like to meet some other brewers in the area, so send me a PM. Any advise on brewing, stores or other local suggestions let me know. Glad to be a part of community.

Oldmate, Thanks for your advice. This was the first time I've heard of yeast nutriet. Clearly I'm a little new at this. You also mentioned cloves. Sounds like a interesting addition, I'll have to try it. I asked the guy I bought the kit from at ciderup.com and this was his reply: The amount...

Well I added another TSP of yeast last night. It's definitely still alive. It shot right through the Airlock. I cleaned it out and reapplied the airlock. Now what should I be concerned with?

I think you're right I may have killed the yeast. I'm going to ride it out though to see what happens. The worst that could happen now is I learn something. How much yeast did you use?

Cider with Cinnamon (1 Nov 2010) Cider without Cinnamon (31 October 2010)

I sent this email question to Leener's but I thought I'd ask it here too: Yesterday I made my first batch of Hard Cider with cinnamon. The day prior (31 October) I made one without. Both carboys hold 1 gallon. The cider without cinnamon seems to be fermenting just fine. Bubble are coming...