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IG: 1.162 @ 84F = 1.165 @ 60F
 
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Racked.  A bit of sour apple flavor, and some honey coming through.  Definitely more time to go, but I think I fixed the issue with the last batch.  Still dark and cloudy.  Has lots of potential. -[[User:Morrigu|Morrigu]] 14 December 2014
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Bottled.  Lots of mead/honey aroma.  Apple flavor comes through strong.  A little cloudy, but very nice.  Aged a year or so it'll be awesome.  Still slightly sweet too. --[[User:Morrigu|Morrigu]] ([[User talk:Morrigu|talk]]) 19:00, 29 September 2015 (EDT)
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FG: 1.044 @ 76F = 16.3 %ABV

Latest revision as of 19:00, 29 September 2015

Russell Orchards Cyser

  • 1 gallon Russell Orchards Cider
  • 3.5 lbs Russell Orchards Honey
  • Yeast Energizer
  • Yeast Nutrient
  • Red Star Cuvee Yeast

Brought the cider to a boil and reduced a bit. Added honey and dissolved. Activated yeast in 100F water for 20 minutes. Added energizer and nutrient to must. Pitched at 85F. -Morrigu 8 October 2014

IG: 1.162 @ 84F = 1.165 @ 60F

Racked. A bit of sour apple flavor, and some honey coming through. Definitely more time to go, but I think I fixed the issue with the last batch. Still dark and cloudy. Has lots of potential. -Morrigu 14 December 2014

Bottled. Lots of mead/honey aroma. Apple flavor comes through strong. A little cloudy, but very nice. Aged a year or so it'll be awesome. Still slightly sweet too. --Morrigu (talk) 19:00, 29 September 2015 (EDT)

FG: 1.044 @ 76F = 16.3 %ABV