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I finished (drinking) my first batch of cider- man I need to make MORE! Less sweet than I generally drink, but good. Real good- I meant to save some to share, but it didn't happen. =) So, I'm back to supporting the store- while I wait on another batch. I bought some AO green apple...

OK- so, I hope I don't hurt myself & thrash my house! I'm going to bottle into flip tops & use 1/2 t per bottle of dextrose. I'm undecided if I should do a small plastic bottle as a test carb bottle- I probably will, but gosh, a gallon isn't very much cider. =)

I made my cider. I have racked it into 2nd. I initially made a gallon- when I racked, I did 2 growlers. To 1 I added a bit of frozen concentrate. Both jugs never bubbbled in 2ndary. Both are very clear & amber looking (with lees in bottom). I'd like to sweeten (I have splenda). I'd love...

Wow! I wonder if I'm outta my league here. I guess I like what I like! I like the commercial stuff (well, some of it). My tastes are evolving though. I'm hoping to be able to make some palatable stuff. I've been working my way through the liquor store coolers with ciders. I like the...

I've been keeping the jugs in my kitchen- so little to no temp changes. I'd given the hydrometer a spin- but who knows. So, what do my readings mean? Am I in the ball park? Does this 2nd reading mean not much abv? And since I have 2 jugs going & I've added sugar (concentrate) to one of...

Obviously, I'm new. I did some reading, thought I was all ready- now.... not so much. Maybe I read one to many articles, as it seems like there are many variations. I'm going for something delicious, sweet is ok- but I'm flexible. I prefer a higher avb. I went thru Canada recently &...