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To: Lurker; knews_hound
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Siphoning...


Final product. About 9 quarts from 3 gallons of starter.

I am thinking about seeing what would happen if I put a quart or so through a coffee filter.

All in all, I would say this has been a very pleasent, interesting experience. Good cider is a bit pricey, at 7.99 a gallon, but heck, that's less than a night out at a pub.

The fermentation bottle did indeed wash out quite well. I just added warm water and shook the livin bejesus out of it. But before I use it again, I will certainly sterilize it.

For any Freepers who are interested, and want to be self sufficient, I would highly recommend trying it. It is interesting, because there are lots of techniques and variations, and I would bet your first attempt would give you something better than you can buy commercially!
130 posted on 12/22/2008 10:00:14 PM PST by djf (< Tagline closed until further notice. Awaiting bailout >)
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To: djf
You mentioned you were worried about getting your carboy clean. I use a product called "One Step" which my local home brew shop carries.

It eats that gunk away like nobodies business.

Hope it helps.

Merry Christmas!

134 posted on 12/23/2008 11:36:29 AM PST by Lurker ("America is at that awkward stage. " Claire Wolfe, call your office.)
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