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Yesterday I just threw in a couple of bottles of Woolies HB apple/blackcurrent juice and cider yeast. I have no real expectations of this but I have my doubts that will be pretty plain Jane.

Probably crap, but it sounds interesting. Interesting enough to actually consider. Maybe and apple/ginger/(something else) combo?

G'day lads, I picked up a 5L glass bottle the other day with the idea of experimenting with different ciders whilst brewing beer in my 23L job. At the moment I have just done a basic apple cider which is going smoothly, but I was wondering if anybody has some random ideas that worked well for...

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Hey guys, first time GB brewer here. Is it safe to assume that carbonating GB in bottles is the same as for beer? Just a couple of drops in a 750ml bottle? I took a reading yesterday for curiosity sake and it is down to 1012, and still bubbling so it still has time to go (been going 9 days...

Bump. I am thinking of trying a basic honey wheat beer. I am thinking of just the basic dex/wheat can combo and just adding honey to it. Am I on the right path? I'm thinking that just adding 250ml of honey to the basic can recipe is probably too simple to be true so please stop me before I...

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This could be the dumbest question ever posted on AHB, and if so then I guess that I should be proud. :P I have a basic lager kit going at the moment and I stirred in the yeast at the start instead of spreading it on top. It has been running quite slow compared to the last kit that I did and...

Pulled the trigger on this yesterday and bottled it after days. FG was 1002 and hadn't changed for 2 days and bubbling had stopped. Had a quick taste (more in the interest of seeing what it was like as a reference for the future) and it wasn't bad by any stretch but did lack a bit of body...

One week down and the bubbling has slowed down overnight. Took a reading and it came out at 1006. Had a curious sip and it tastes ok. Certainly better than beer does at that point. Should be all good to go in a week.

Thanks Dave. I figured it was a dumb idea and am happy for confirmation. Perhaps I should hide one in my ex-wife's house. As a sign of gratitude I will change my avatar.

Dumb question #5284. The cider is bubbling away nicely so no alarm bells at this stage. Quick question about bottling though. Is there any reason to limit the size of the bottles used? And will it still be a case of 1 carbonation drop per 375ml? My kids drink apple juice like it is going out...

Ok. I went with 3L of Home Brand apple juice and used dex. OG came out at 1046. Fingers crossed.

Thanks everyone for the help. Sorry to ask dumb questions.

Dumb question #4126. Is Home Brand apple juice ok to use? No additives or preservatives.