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I made my first few batches by pressing the apples myself -- a lot of work but rewarding. There are several YouTube videos that show how some people have done this. I cut up apples, chopped them up with a kitchen blender and put the results in a nylon bag. You can use any method that will break...

I'm not an expert, but my first carbed batch turned out all right. The idea is to get most of the yeast out, having just enough left to make bubbles -- I let it ferment all the way out (SG 1.000), cold-crashed it (put in fridge at about 45 degrees F for a day then racked it), added sugar...

I don't know from experience, but everywhere I've read says don't use normal wine bottles for carbonated because they'll crack. Other options include 12oz beer bottles with crown caps, or Grolsch style bottles (eg http://www.midwestsupplies.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=grolsch&x=0&y=0 ). A...

Yeah, the general agreement seems to be one Campden tablet per gallon.

Thank you, all.

I've read a whole bunch on making cider and am about to make my first batch. I know there are various opinions on using Campden tablets and potassium metabisulphite in general, but assuming I'm deadset on using it, my question is simply on quantities: > A lot of sources say use one 12-grain...