Just signed up fpr the club, i am very interested in learning some tips for cheap, simple, basic brewing of cider. i've done a few batches with a couple ...
I haven't seen pear concentrate, but I have used Pear nectar ,which comes in 1/2 gallon cans, in a Pear cinnemon metheglin. It worked really well, so I'm...
Hi - I've also just joined the club. Just finished a 5-gallon batch made from flash pasturized (ack!) sweet apple cider from the local orchards.<br><br>It's...
I've been trying ciders at several different pH levels pre-fermentation and was curious what others experiences have been. My last batch, at 3.28 pH, seems to ...
Hi Scoove,<br><br>Looks like you may have the most experience here. If the cider is still in bulk, you could repitch to dry it out. Then, that may also drop...
seems like there's a little bug going on. i can't read the first message of any club right now - it links instead to the list of all messages.<br><br>second...
Thanks Mike - looks like Yahoo's database is back to acting normal so I could see your reply.<br><br>Yea, the 3.20ish pH just has too much kick. Plus, 100% ...
Finally was able to read your message - thanks for the welcome.<br><br>I've tried some blending approaches over the weekend. Since the cider is at about 7.5%...
Way to go scoove.<br><br>Every group needs someone like you who is willing and interested in doing a bit of experimentation. As for myself, my focus for the...
Tell me more about meads, if you don't mind! I've never tried them...<br><br>Cyser sounds interesting and I've read a bit on it, but haven't tried it (yet)....
Hey Scoove,<br><br>More about Meads??? Don't get me started!!! Meads have been my primary focus for the past three years. Done many 'experiments' with all...
Well, the dillution didn't work out quite the way I thought.<br><br>I fermented to 9%, then cut with water to a 6%. But it tastes watered down now! I just have...
Juice, the very core of our precious beverage, so to speak, has been on my mind of late, as the drop approches. There are a numer of small growers in...
What kind(s) of yeast you y'all use in your ciders? I've used champagne yeast once. It went way too dry for my taste but with a very clean, crisp appley ...
Could anyone tell me why my old cider presses legs are shorter in the back, that would also be the opposite side that the juice would run off after its ...
Does anyone know just how much cider can I expect to get out of a bushel basket of apples. I have heard 2 gallons from the old fashion type cider presses and 4...
CTD-<br><br>I personally tend to disfavor heating--I think it has an effect on the taste, though I am not certain why. I do know that apple cider contains ...
Hi, folks! I know we are all busy, as it is apple harvest time (or just after) for most of the US. However, I am trying to find a used press, or even portions ...
Is is meant to be on wheels? A few possibilities leap to mind. <br><br>1) Assuming the "taller" side doesn't have wheels, the shorter side is meant to have ...
Hello fellow cider drinkers.<br><br>Today my father and I made this season's batch. <br> <br>1) 4 gallons with champagne yeast (batch is deep red/orange)<br>2)...
Hello, I'm Kythe, I belong to a medieval recreationist group and one of the things we do is Brewing. I've been making hard cider since I was 12 years old with...
Hi Everybody,<br><br> I am new to the club and I have just read all of the previous messages. This is GREAT!<br> I have been enjoying store bought hard cider...
Welcome aboard.<br><br>I will try to answer the questions, but if I am wrong, please someone correct me. I am by no means an expert.<br><br>1) If you screw up ...
Welcome Phoenix,<br><br>Glad you like the site. Since you have read through the posts, you know that the pace is a little slow here. I try to check in every...
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