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I had nothing but trouble trying to hatch my first batch of hard cider this year. I invested a ton of money, a ton of time and work and got basically nothing in return except a cloudy, tart batch of something that would equate to prison hootch. It gets you buzzed, but destroys your intestines in...

I started 5 gallons of hard cider this fall using non-pastuerized, no-preservative apple cider from the local cider mills here in Michigan. I used a 5 part cider additive pack 24 hours before I added the yeast. After the yeast got going I opened the ale pale once to add more apple juice...

This is my first batch ever of hard cider so I'm not quite sure what I should expect. I pitched my Lalvin K1-V1116 Saturday night, airlock was bubbling by Sunday night. Monday I was getting some sulphury odors so I added 5 tsp of yeast nutrients yesterday (to 5 gal of cider). After I added...

Hi, I have 5 gallons of orchard fresh unpasteurized cider at home in an ale pail right now. I added a hard cider making kit of various powders last night & am planning to pitch my yeast tonight. 2 of the gallons are from Spicer's Orchards in Fenton MI. & 3 gallons are from the Dexter, MI...

Hi, I'm a CNC machinist here in Michigan & just turned 40 last weekend. I love being outdoors hunting, hiking, shooting, camping, fishing, climbing, exploring. I'm into Korean martial arts (Hwa Rang Do) & love children & animals. I have a wonderful 3 yr old daughter & we enjoy swimming...