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Hi all, I am traveling for a few weeks and found an orchard that will press while you wait. I do happen to have a few packets of Lalvin and Wyeast nutrient with me but no campden to kill off the natural yeast. Can someone offer me some insight into what will happen if I mix my Lalvin in...

I have 3 gallons of cider fermenting in Lalvin D47, which can tolerate up to 14% alc. but it has nearly stopped at 10% with a gravity of 1.030. I am looking to make a high ABV batch (near 14%), but the fermentation has stopped. It's definitely not to cold to slow the ferm down, in fact I am up...

I have done some research on pasteurization and came up with two types the big brewers use - flash and tunnel. I already successfully followed the sticky on pasteurization here on HBT, but I got to thinking what if I was able to do a test and monitor both the heated water and the liquid in the...

I have a 5 gallon batch at 1.000 gravity having started at 1.066. Used Danstar Belle Saison and 3 lbs of raw honey to ferment. I racked it to its secondary and taste tested it and found it to have a slight sour flavor to it. I used 100% apple juice with no preservatives or additives...

Has anyone had any luck bottle carbing after cold crashing a batch of cider? I am guessing that the yeast either dies when the temp is too low, but if it's just dormant can it be revived enough to build up some carbonation? Thanks, Eric

I want dry cider, but for my taste it's too sweet and the fermentation is done. I think the yeast has reached its alcohol tolerance, so is there anything I can do to dry it out? Let me know if you need any further details on this batch so I can fix it. Thanks, Eric

Anyone know how to store lees after racking? Eric

What can I do with the lees after primary? My wife says keep it. There has to be a use for it. Eric

I am 5 days into primary and after returning from a couple days away for Thanksgiving, I noticed a whitish film around the inside of the neck of the carboy. Here are some details to help determine what's up and what to do, if there is anything that can or should be done. 5 gallons of...

hey there people, What an amazing site and community here. Thanks for all the great info. This is my first post, but I did an experimental batch of cider last year, loved it and now I am all in. So, for my first question, Dad gave me some 5 gal water bottles from work and I am trying to...