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I ended up adding 1/4 of the can of apple juice concentrate and 2 cups of packed brown suger. The hydrometer read it at almost 1.060, but after correcting for ambient temperature it was more like 1.062. Now I wait....

Thanks for that great tip! I'm home now and I actually do have a hydrometer, I just hadn't opened it and read the documentation until just now. It makes sense how you can just add sugar, take a reading and then check the chart to see what the potential alcohol will be. I got a can of apple...

Thanks! That's a lot of sugar! I guess I won't be in danger of overdoing it if I add the 1/4 can of juice concentrate and 1/2 cup of brown sugar. If I even get around 6.5% alcohol I'll be happy. Actually, I'll be happy if I get something other than vinegar but I'm used to drinking stronger beers...

Hi, I have 5 gallons of orchard fresh unpasteurized cider at home in an ale pail right now. I added a hard cider making kit of various powders last night & am planning to pitch my yeast tonight. 2 of the gallons are from Spicer's Orchards in Fenton MI. & 3 gallons are from the Dexter, MI...

Hi, I'm a CNC machinist here in Michigan & just turned 40 last weekend. I love being outdoors hunting, hiking, shooting, camping, fishing, climbing, exploring. I'm into Korean martial arts (Hwa Rang Do) & love children & animals. I have a wonderful 3 yr old daughter & we enjoy swimming...