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Definately over carb. My previous batches were 1 gallon with full packets of Cider House yeast. They were fermented 2-3 weeks until no more airlock activity. I added 1 can of apple juice conentrate, bottled, and pasteurized 3 days later (when water bottle I set aside was stiff). What I...

I've used this technique twice with no problems until about 15 minutes ago. I just had 10 bottles blow up on my counter top (3 in the pot). One was in my hand while I was transferring it from the pot. Luckily, I had an oven mitt and a long sleeved T on. No injuries but a lot of glass all over...

I brewed my first ever batch last night (Northern Brewer's Smashing Pumpkin). I made mead for years in 1 gallon batches so I have the equipment for that set up. I went to the local brew store for the first time yesterday to pick up some sanitizer. I mentioned to the guy that I was going to be...

This is most likely going to taste like rocket fuel when you bottle it. You're going to need to let it age for 6-12 months. When I was making mead, I gave a recipe called, "Ancient Orange," a try. It basically consisted of a couple of cut up oranges (with the rinds), a little box of raisins...

LOL, which part?

I've been lurking around the forums for a little while, trying to get my bearings and absorb some information, and it's a lot of information! Recently, I decided to give homebrewing a try. I used to make mead and...rum (I don't think I have to go into the mechanics of that because I'm pretty...