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So I've finally started my cider. I've mixed everything together in a DJ but I'm just wondering wether I need to top it up after initial fermentation? I've used 4L of apple juice, there's still quite a bit of headspace. Will it spoil it adding more juice? Cheers

Cheers, that was the one I was looking for :thumb:

Hi there, I've kept a load of screw top wine bottles with the intention of putting corks back in. After seeing some corked bottles I'm not sure if they slightly vary in size. Has anyone done this before?? Cheers

Hi there, I've had a good look around for a good TC recipe but can't find one. Does anyone have a link? Many thanks.

Is there a big difference between brewing sugar or regular supermarket sugar? I was thinking I could use caster sugar instead? Cheers :thumb:

Cheers for the links! How do I go about de-gassing?

I used Asda's own honey. Up to now it doesn't taste that bad but I reckon theres room for improvement. Maybe it'll taste better in a few months. I used Youngs Super Wine Yeast. There is a bit of headspace in the dj, should I worry about that? Cheers for the link, i'll take a look :thumb:

I started it in a fermenting bucket then siphoned it off into a dj under airlock. Yesterday I racked it again to get it off the sediment and got a hydrometer reading of 1.012. Its not fermenting as much as it was but there are a few bubbles appearing now, it's got a nice colour now aswell...

Hi everyone, my Mead is ready for bottling soon and I have some nice bottles which are capped. Will these be ok for Mead or are corks much better? I'm probably only going to leave it until Christmas to drink as I only used a cheap honey and don't think its going to be amazing! Cheers

1 Litre of water 1.5 Litre of orange juice 6 slices of wholemeal bread 500g Sugar 3 Litre plastic bottles with lids An old t-shirt Put the bread in warm water and soak for ten mins. Squeeze each slice so the water turns brown. Pour the sugar into the bottles...

Hi there, I just signed up and have had lots of help already, 'tis a great forum :cheers:

Best enjoyed with a fag made from the ends of other fags :hmm:

Hi Steve, don't suppose you're anything to do with Permanent Culture Now? Hi to everyone, found loads of info already- great forum :thumb:

I sucessfully siphoned into my DJ without making a mess! There is a little air gap just below the handles so do I need to top this up with water or is that not important? I'm certainly enjoying this so i'm off for more ingredients tomorrow, Gorse and Dandelion wine! Turbo Cider sounds...

Right, so if I siphon it off into a demiohn this weekend will it carry on ok? Should I stir it up a little or avoid the sediment at the bottom completely? I had a little taste last night and its pretty nice so really want it to work now! Thanks for all your advice anyway, i'm sure i'll get the...

I think I need to play a bit more levellers and waterboys to my nine and six year olds My five week old loves em already!

They're playing in Manchester in November Graysalchemy, 17th at the Academy :D

I got a reading at 1.72 after seven days. Do I just leave in the primary with no airlock until it reaches 1.000? It is still fermenting and has a high alcohol yeast in there. Cheers.

Ok, thanks Rob. I'll let you know how I get on.

Hi there, I have a gallon of Dandelion wine fizzing away in a fermenting bin and I was wondering when to siphon it into a demijohn. Its been in there for a week with about two days 'lag time'. It seems quite active still with muslin and the lid sat on top. The hydrometer read 1.120 before I...