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Hello all. Thought I'd just conclude the matter saying that I have a good barrel of ferminting cider. The trick seemed to be to thoroughly aerate the juice which I did by dipping a jug into the base of the barrel and pouring it from high - many many times. I must have over-dosed on the campden...

Thanks Wilsoa, and Crastney, Agreed, it is odd as I haven't seen anyone else with absolutely no activity. Will have another go with the juice and will try to increase the temperature. Will let you know if I get any results.

Thank you, Snoozer and Slurper. I just don't have anything on the surface of the liquid - no bubbles, no foam. And the yeast was definitely working when just in sugar and water. Would it be worth putting it next to a radiator for a while and see if that activates the yeast? And how about trying...

Please can I have some help. After a the excitement of apple collecting, pressing, buying the kit etc. I am seriously despondent as my cider just refuses to ferment. It has been three weeks and I have not had a bubble. What is going on? I'll now bore you with some details that may be relevant...