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Offline dillnaum

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1st batch of hard cider
« on: September 14, 2018, 03:36:25 pm »
I made my first batch of hard cider this fall. I fermented it for 3 weeks, then I transferred the cider to a carboy about a week and a half ago and it is no longer showing any signs of fermentation in the airlock as of today. I am wondering what to do with it as of now if it just means that I could get ready to keg it or if it can still sit with the airlock in. I'm just hoping that something has not gone wrong.

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Re: 1st batch of hard cider
« Reply #1 on: September 14, 2018, 04:01:18 pm »
What is the specific gravity?  What yeast did you use?  What is the temperature?
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Re: 1st batch of hard cider
« Reply #2 on: September 14, 2018, 04:23:22 pm »
Starting gravity was 1051, gravity when I transferred it to the carboy was 1002. I used Lalvin 71B yeast and temperature is 65 degrees.

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Re: 1st batch of hard cider
« Reply #3 on: September 14, 2018, 04:59:13 pm »
If there is no airlock activity, it might be finished.  Check gravity again in 4 or 5 days.  If still 1.002 then it will be safe to package.
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Re: 1st batch of hard cider
« Reply #4 on: September 14, 2018, 08:25:30 pm »
With beer yeast my ciders seem to reach fg in less than 2 weeks. I bet you’re good to go.
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