When I sparge, I normally run the brew through the grains a few times just to capture the goobies from the preboil. Once I've done that, I will do a final rinse of the grains with about 1 gallon of cold water to "wash" that last bit of sugar out of the grains. My thinking on that was, if y...

:borg: Back? Never really thought I'd left. Oh well. Been busy after the move from Texas to Washington state. Bought some new digs, added a few things to the brewery, but mostly post on FB. As some may recall, I have a dickens of a time posting pictures here. Built some "tools" to help wit...

That I'd like to see.

Turns out building a Jocky Box is easier than I thought.

I've my tried and true Nong Cider. 3 gallons apple juice (no additives), 2 lbs table sugar,2 lbs Golden Brown sugar, 1/2 lbs lactose, (apple pie or pumpkin pie spice is optional), and wine yeast. Works every time I try it.

I've settled on the Standard Nong Brew (similar to Red Hook IPA). I did however, make a Nong Red last week. I'm waiting for my Buddha Hand Plant to provide a Buddha Hand fruit to make my Nong IPA Special.

Well... I had to buy a new Brew Log Book. And I've gone back to Kegging. Built a Jocky Box. So the answer is: a bunch.

...I made it. it's mine. I'll drink it.

Good luck with your ciders. I enjoy mine.

I just popped in to perv and see what's up. Strange All the post are old. maybe I should check more often.

Cascade
Citra
Willamette
Kent
Fuggle
are my hops of choice.

Howdy

Funny that. Mine decided to just shatter. I just tossed it. Oh well, live and learn, eh?