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To: djf
I've done several sparkling hard ciders, so if I may offer some advice....

Leave it to settle for longer than you would think necessary. My first batch I let sit for a month after racking. Then I used 1/4 cup of priming sugar for 5 gallons of cider.

That was bottled using the same Grosch bottles you used. I let them charge for 2 weeks.

The end result was a wonderfully clear, dry yet slightly sweet sparkling hard cider.

Best of luck. Apple cider is lots of fun to play with, and it's a great starter brew.

L

125 posted on 12/22/2008 7:11:17 PM PST by Lurker ("America is at that awkward stage. " Claire Wolfe, call your office.)
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To: knews_hound
I've been doing hard ciders for a few years. It's one of my favorites.

They're deceptively simple to make, yet surprisingly complex in flavor.

I've got a good source for fresh, unpastuerized cider. The natural yeasts yield a great product. But the raw stuff is sometimes hard to find.

I gave several bottles of this years product as Christmas gifts this year. People are already asking me for more.

L

126 posted on 12/22/2008 7:17:30 PM PST by Lurker ("America is at that awkward stage. " Claire Wolfe, call your office.)
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