Tag Archives: Fermentation

For hard cider Falalalala lalala la One gallon of sweet, un-pasteurized cider from the local orchard is now hard, bubbly, and going into my fridge to age for a week.

The cider has had a week to age and been sampled yet again. We have a winner: The cider is surprisingly mild in flavor. The sugars in cider bring much of the palate, and their consumption makes things change significantly. … Continue reading →

Time to make some plain-Jane mead. Start with a 6.5 gallon carboy/bucket/whatever you have that is food grade and sterile: You obviously want this to take place where a 6.5 gallon spill of sticky fluid and glass can be best … Continue reading →

It’s here!oneoneoneone!!! It’s really really here!!! Strange packages from a strange man, better take precautions… Who sent you?! Dynamite! I’m dead! I’m excited about my new Hooch-Maker 3000 Turbo Edition, the boy is excited about a bunch of new boxes… … Continue reading →

As is usual for me, I went a bit overboard and exceeded my budget. Just don’t tell my wife… What did I order today? 6.5 gallon carboy 5 gallon carboy Handle for each of the above Two each drilled and … Continue reading →

My budget for hardware on this little venture is capped at $150: 6.5 gallon carboy 5 gallon carboy An s-bubble and 3-piece airlock to see which I prefer Bungs Carboy Caps Handle for each carboy A dozen amber glass pint … Continue reading →