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andymonkey

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So, I like to be organized and create a step by step checklist when working on any project. I am getting ready to start making my first batch of hard cider tonight. Am I missing anything vital on my checklist?

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HOW TO MAKE HARD CIDER
Steps – Fermentation
1. Clean & Sterilize – Soak for 2 minutes (StarSans)
     a. Carboy
     b. Add StarSans to Large bowl or pot
          i. Airlock
          ii. Funnel
          iii.  Rubber stopper
          iv. Measuring spoon
2.  Put StarSans solution in secondary carboy
3.   Add apple juice,
4.   Add yeast
5.    Plug carboy
6.   Add airlock
7.   Let sit until bubbles stop.

Steps - Racking
1. Clean & Sterilize – Soak for 2 minutes
     a.  Secondary Carboy
     b.   Add StarSans to Large bowl or pot
           i.  Airlock
           ii.  Funnel
           iii.  Rubber stopper
           iv.  Measuring spoon
            v.  Tubing
            vi.  Bottle caps
     c. Bottles
2. Setup carboys for transfer
3. Siphon cider from primary to secondary carboy
4. Let sit 3 weeks.

Steps – Bottling
1. Clean & Sterilize – Soak for 2 minutes
     a. Bottles
     b. Add StarSans to Large bowl or pot
           i.   Tubing
           ii.  Bottle caps
2. Transfer cider to bottles
3.    Enjoy.
 
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