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.