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Noob cider brewer here... Started a batch of cider 2 weeks ago. Took a few days to really start ferementing, but rapidly made a mess then rapidly settled out and really started clearing. I was advised to transfer off the lees after 2 weeks, so I racked today. I was a little suprised the FG was 1.006 (actually 1.010 but I'm pretty sure my hydrometer is .004 off). I was expecting sub 1.000. I know I have to condition the cider for about 8 weeks. Should I expect the FG to drop a couple more points or is it like beer and pretty much done?
 
most will be done in two weeks, ale yeasts can stop right around there, champagne and wine yeast normally ferment totally dry, below 1.000
 
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