Should you Stir cider while fermenting? (Answered!)
If you are making cider at home, you may be wondering if you should stir it while fermenting. The answer is: it depends! Generally, for small portions of pure apple […]
Author: Andy
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Is it Illegal to Make Hard Cider in the US? (Can you sell it?)
Many people enjoy making apple cider and hard cider at home which is easier than you might think. In recent years, there has been growing concern that making anything harder […]
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Cider Smells Like Sulfur, why? (How to fix it!)
Fermented cider, hard cider, or just “cider”, is a spectacular drink made from the juice of apples or pears that have been processed by microorganisms in a container without oxygen. […]
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Do Fermentation Vessels Need to be Airtight? (Why?)
Fermentation typically occurs in an anaerobic environment, meaning without air. This makes the formation of ethanol much more efficient. However, some forms of brewing, such as those that occur in […]
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Diacetyl Rest in Beer Brewing – Explained!
Have you ever wondered what diacetyl rest is in beer brewing and why it is so important? Diacetyl, a compound that can affect the flavor of beer, needs to be […]
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Why Don’t All Beer Bottles Have Twist-off Caps Instead of Pry-off Caps?
Have you ever wondered why some beer bottles have twist-off caps while others have pry-off caps? From the convenience for consumers to the traditional methods of bottling beer, we will […]
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My Favorite 3 Gallon Beer Recipe!
Welcome fellow brewers! Today, I am excited to share with you my personal recipe for a 3-gallon beer that is sure to impress your friends and family. Brewing beer is […]
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A Step Up in Home Brewing: Crafting the Perfect 5-Gallon Beer!
Introduction: Unraveling the Secrets of a Classic Beer Style Welcome, fellow brewers, to a captivating journey into the world of brewing! Today, we embark on a quest to create a […]
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The Best 6-row Barley Beer Recipe?
Today, I want to share with you my love for 6-row barley beer and all the wonderful nuances that come with brewing this style. 6-row barley beer is a classic […]