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Picking up on this (I know it's a little old as a post), having got 1.5kg of reduced fresh blueberries; do they need standing with a campden tablet for 24hours before making the batch, to kill any nasties?

I simply added yeast and some other bits, from memory, to long-life cherry juice from tesco - but realised afterwards it had sweetener in it. It is alcoholic...but it tastes like nail varnish remover, watery, and 'thin'..And tasteless. But had a sweetness. I find I can taste artificial...

Electronurd - no worries...no one is fooling anyone...it is always good just to get other peoples' take on things! I was on this forum a fair bit last year as I was then dipping my toe in the brewing pool for the first time. I am back this year with a new thirst. I think I know my errors last...

Thank you CT... :cheers3:

Electronurd - thank you SO much...that is exactly the one I got! So...that's a relief!! I will of course try myself, but... If you do not use yeast with sweetener, how does it come out/taste? Is this the juice to use with Lowitcz syrups too? It sounds like it is 'ready' very quickly - I am...

Hi CMRW666 do you mind me asking what, specific, apple juice you use. I am trying to get my eye in on the correct 'type' of juices after some mishaps! Was it in the chilled section? Is it from concentrate - as long as it is 100% just juice? Many thanks!

Would you mind detailing exactly what juices...I am finding my way with "the right base juices" after a few mishaps...so any photos or advice gratefully received! Meanwhile...I scratched my itch yesterday... Raspberry and Strawberry wines on the go!

Chippy-Tea, as ever, you are a diamond. Thank you!

Hi good people, I was wondering what people thought of these Welch's juices for WOWs? Also Rubicon's mango... I made my first wows last year - with kudos to you all for your help and advice. Some were better than others... generally ok...bit a slight off taste towards the end of the...

Just bottling some straight TC. It's actually finished a while ago, a couple months...but just coming to bottle now. It has these large while 'spots' on the surface. Are they mould? Smells ok. Like cider? Tastes fine.. Any thoughts?

Wow! You're a veritable inspiration...I'm getting back on this....!!

Thanks - please do! I had rather a glut of brew over Christmas then spent the last few weeks drinking it...I really need to get brewing. You've inspired me!

They all tasted perfectly good - none of them lasted that long :laugh8: The fix was very good. Close to excessive...but just within acceptable - as in not too messy! None of them were overly sweet. My only area for adjusting and learning will be some tasted a bit 'thin'... Not sure how else...

Evenin' all, So I am to bottle a few gallons of TC. I have steralised my glass bottles. Do I/should I then also sterilise all my caps as well? And, if using plastic bottles...sterili st those twist caps as well? Thanks!!

Thank you barazilian! I am just going to have a quick look at what force carbonation is!

Evening all. I may have missed this, so apologies for the duplication; but do youi/is it necessary, to stabilise TC when fermented out, with a CT and PotS?

so, three TCs underway for the past week. Straight cherry. straight Tropical fruit, and straight a/j. Can i ask, does sweetener affect the sg at all?

Does that mean it should work with mixed juice....I just can't call it cider!?:tinhat:

Oh, sorry, I wasn't clear.... Taking g th advice above and having used Lowizc before, I'll use Polish syrup, most likely.

I'm going to try this recipe, but so I don't have to pop out on a wild wet and windy night...will it work with mixed juice, or should it be just apple!?