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excellent! i was just a bit puzzled that's all. its slowed right down so im going to leave it another week or so, which i presume won't do it any harm, rack, prime, bottle, drink! how long before the "fizz" is imparted after bottling? Rick

hi guys, the cider is slowing right down now after a few days, one bubble every 30 seconds. i just have a question regarding bottling. i understand i have to prime the bottles with sugar, but if i have racked it off, would there be any yeast in the cider to continue fermenting in the bottle? i...

well, ive gone against my better judgment. ive made a batch 3.5 litres apple juice, one litre raspberry & cherry juice (straight from fruit, unsweetened) put a scoop of pectolase in, half a spoon nutrient, and teaspoon young's super wine yeast. after about an hour i had a nice froth at the top...

how much did the tea alter the taste?

ok thanks for that. i guess the ribbed sides of mineral water might be weak. i also read somewhere you should squeeze all the air out before you put the lid on, allowing a space for CO2 to build up, this correct? Rick

cheers guys! my little flat is slowly turning into a micro-brewery, much the the displeasure of the other half! although she didnt complain when she was supping free wine!

hi guys, im fairly new to homebrewing so i thought i would share my activities! on the 6th i started a beaverdale kit chardonnay, and bottled it within 13 days! i know it would of benefited from ageing but it tasted so utterley fantastic i gobbled the lot! you accomplished guys on here may...

HLA91, cheers for your advice! i have a fair idea of what to do, i bought a very comprehensive home brewing book from the charity shop next door for 50p! i just need guidance from experience which i guess books don't do. evanvine, i think you're right. my first batch i should just make it a...

that website is a great help, and their calculator page looks good too! http://www.grapestompers.com/calculations.htm yeah i forgot the pectolase, ive got that too. i understand this stops haziness? but if i didnt use fruit i wouldnt need pectolase, correct? im using plastic bottles as i cant...

hi all! i am going to make my first TC very shortly, maybe thinking about putting some berries in there for a bit of flavour. i only have gallon containers at the moment, so only small quantities to start with :( my recipe is going to be roughly as follows: 4.5 litres apple juice (i have a...

hi there everyone! i have browsed this forum for a few days now and already got some goof info so i thought id join! my dad bought me a wine kit for my birthday, and i enjoyed making it! not only that, the wine that resulted was bloody fantastic! so here i am, hooked on homebrewing! ive got a...