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Hey guys, started this Peach mead 16 weeks ago . It is a 2 gal test batch with 6 lbs of honey and about 3 lbs of peaches. The hydrometer reading at the start was showing 22% and it is right at 0. All the peaches settled to the bottom about 2 weeks ago. I tasted the sample when I tested it and it...

My first batch of Cider went off without a hitch but the 2nd batch not so easy. 1st Batch: 2 Gal Motts Apple Juice 1 lb Corn Sugar 2 Tsp Yeast Nutrient Acid Blend 1 tube White Labs Sweet Mead Wine Yeast WLP720 First day I had good activity so I it ferment away. I had to go out of...

This is my first batch of Cider. Today is day 18 in the primary and it is as clear as when I bought they apple juice in the store. We tasted the Cider this morning and my wife says it taste like a White Wine. It is a little dry for my taste. So if I add a couple of Campden tablets and a can or...

The first pic is when I got everything mixed up and put together, the second is after about 36 hrs and the 3rd is after 3 days. It is basically 2 gallons of Motts Apple juice,a tube of Sweet Mead Wine yeast, 1 pound of Corn sugar, 2 tsp of Yeast Nutrient, and some acid blend. The temp in the...

In the area that you have your cider fermenting what temperature is it in that room or area? I live in the deep south and my normal house temp is about 77 deg in the summer. Is that too high or would it ferment too fast? Winter wouldn't be a issue because I keep the heat set at 68 deg, I could...

Ok, I want to start making my own Hard cider. I have done alot of reading on here and other sites. Right now I have no equipment to do this so I was hoping you could help compile a list of everything needed hardware wise to make a batch. 2 - Glass Carboys (5 or 6 gal) 2 - Drilled stoppers...