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At this point, might it be worthwhile to upsize our units? Assuming cider is measured the same as beer, Wikipedia seems to suggest that 31 gallons= 1 barrel, so 1734 gallons = 55 barrels, 29 gallons. Things get really complicated if you try to do hogsheads... ...actually, maybe gallons are fine.

Wow, Calder! Thanks for the very straightforward response. I will probably follow all of your advice. If I am understanding you correctly, there are 2 weeks between bottling and completion. Is this for carbonation, or do you recommend this even for still cider (which, I guess, is...

Thanks for the response, Nikkimaija. Since I'm new to this, I was hoping to do small batches with a short turnaround so I can quickly figure out whether I'm doing it right (and what suits my tastes most). When you say that the sitting process helps the flavor, are we talking the difference...

Thanks for the response, truckjohn. Before posting, I actually had read that thread as well as this one: https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f32/results-juice-yeast-sugar-experiments-83060/ It seems from those that I should probably use pasteurized preservative-free juice and Nottingham yeast. But...

Dear Forum, I am new to brewing, cider, and this forum. I received a Mr. Beer kit as a gift and just bottled my first batch of homebrew today. I am already intrigued and would like to turn my attention to cider. I really have tried to look around and read the wealth of information...