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    First time bottler

    Do I need to use priming sugar if I decide to go the carbonated route? I might do a few bottles like that just to see how it goes. I'm concerned about bottle exploding, though. How do you avoid that and what makes that happen? I'm obviously very new to all of this....
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    First time bottler

    Well, I don't like carbonated anything so maybe sugar in the bottle isn't the way to go for me :/ What if I only add a bit less than what is recommended? I'll have to look at that calculator when I get a chance. Maybe that'll help.
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    First time bottler

    I'm about to bottle my first batch of cider. It's been fermenting for almost 8 weeks and I'm thinking it's ready. I sampled some with a dropper and it tastes pretty dry, like a champaign, but maybe that's because I used champaign yeast (I may not go that route next time). Anyway, I like it; it...
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    1st timer

    I'll have to try that one out the next time. I'm anxious for the next batch because I know that one is guaranteed to be better :D I appreciate all of the help and I'm sure you will be hearing from me soon.
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    1st timer

    Thank you! I'm obviously VERY new at this. I did a little bit of research, but I didn't see anything on head room and how much juice to put in there. Hopefully, it'll go smoothly from here. Thanks for all the help!
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    1st timer

    Okay, I have it in our closet (with a few towels over it). I'm in Texas so no basements here :/ Also....I think there might be an issue. It's bubbling out of the top.... Is that supposed to happen? For future reference, what yeast would you recommend?
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    1st timer

    I have champagne yeast and I haven't tried many ciders but the ones I have tried, I really like (Ace pear cider is one I know the name of, as for the others, I can't remember the names). Also, I had a friend tell me I needed 2lbs of sugar....I'm glad I haven't started anything just yet! I might...
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    1st timer

    This is my first time trying to brew/fermint anything. I'm going for an plain jane apple cider. I bought 5 gallons of apple juice, 5g better bottle, a plug, an airlock, and yeast. I know I need sugar, but how much and what kind would you guys recommend? Also, do I just dump all of the...
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