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So, I used some raisins in secondary to try to get some better mouth feel, etc. I noticed that the airlock wasn't really bubbling at all, but I figured it was secondary, maybe it wouldn't be that active. When I cracked open the bucket to bottle, I noticed a layer of white splotches on the...

I am wondering if there is anything I can do to get a better mouth feel out of my cider. I have 12 gallons (three different yeasts, 4 gal each) that are just about ready to be racked off primary, and want to do some experiments during secondary. I did a tasting and testing this evening, and...

I picked up a couple of 4.25 gallon buckets from a bakery down the street earlier today. I have a couple lids from ACE hardware that are marked food safe, but they are for 5 gallon buckets. The lids fit pretty well on the new buckets, but aren't quite at tight as the 5 gallon buckets...

I've noticed there a number of users are from MI, so I was hoping to get the low down on good orchards to pick up some bulk cider from. I contacted 'Hill Brothers' yesterday on a tip from a friend, but I don't know them from Sally, and they don't start offering bulk orders till after Halloween...

I have wanted to start brewing cider for years now. I am a DYIer at heart, so I want to stop buying from the store and start brewing myself. I have a gluten allergy, so cider is a great alternative to beer, especially since I haven't found any decent GF beer. Perhaps once I get a handle on...