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That's what I thought but better to check with the pros! It's lovely thanks! :drunk:

Ive had an 18 litre batch of apple and grapefruit TC maturing in the garage for two months. I've tried it and it's lovely so I was going to bottle it tonight..... However, as soon as I brought it into the kitchen the airlock started bubbling again?? :hmm: Could this just be because I've...

Ive a TC maturing at the mo with 15 litres of apple and 3 litres of grapefruit. I like the dry slightly bitter taste. Couple more months and it'll be perfect! :drunk:

Newbie question coming up! How can you tell if your TC has oxidation? and why is it bad? I have an 18 litre batch of apple and grapefruit TC bulk ageing in an FV under airlock but I have taken the bung out a couple of times to have a smell, could I have spoilt it?

I've primed a 3 litre cider bottle filled with ginger beer, it's been in the airing cupboard for 3 days and is now rock hard! Do I hang on and wait the full week (scared of it popping) or pull it out now and chill? It's my first time at priming and I really hope its fizzy! Got a gallon of TC to...

I started with Aldi Apple juice concentrate, a handful of raisins (not sure why but it was in a recipe?) a cup and half of strong tea and a tsp of malic acid. I added some sugar but i cant remember how much (need to start taking notes!) Its been clearing nicely in the garage and is getting...

Hi everyone! Thanks to your help answering all my questions I have finally got an Aldi TC and a ginger beer on the go! Thought I would share some pics!

:cheers: Great help! Thanks. Will let you know how it goes! :pray:

I was planning on racking into another demi (difficult to know when to rack it off? Once hydro reading is same for a few days?) and leaving it under airlock at room temp for about 5-6 months before bottling. Am i right to mature at room temp or would it be better in the garage?

Thanks for your help :thumb: I'll be off out tomorrow to buy a hydrometer!

How long does fermentation usually last? I put it in Thursday and it's slowed right down now to 2 bubbles a minute! :? I can still hear the fizzing but it's not really developed any foam.

Hi I started my first ever brew two days ago :cheers: It's bubbling away now at a rate of 1 bubble every 5 - 7 seconds. 1st question - is this a good rate? 2nd question - I want to bulk age it for at least 4 months in a second Demi and then bottle in primed 2 litre pop bottles. Do I wait...

Thanks for your replies! I'm not too fussed about it being clear. I have got malic acid. I heard tea would be good but I didn't know how much so thank you. Would you add any sugar at the start? If so how much for a 5 litre brew? I'm not bothered about strength but I want it to taste great (and...

Hi everyone! My names Rich and I've just started to consider brewing my own cider! I've got two demijohns on the way with a bubbler and siphon tube etc. I plan on using Apple juice from concentrate for my first batch to test the waters, I've read a lot of good results can be had by using...