Re: [Cider Workshop] Digest for cider-workshop@googlegroups.com - 3 updates in 3 topics

[Wes Henricksen]

Do you mean putting the juice in isopropyl alcohol to see if it gels?

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• Keeving: fruit selection - 1 Update

Cleaning new bottles

Alexandra Beaulieu Boivin <abeauli...@gmail.com>: Oct 20 09:03AM -0700 Technically, new bottles should already be clean and free of microorganisms but as mentioned earlier, it’s not uncommon to find bits of cardboard, dust, or even insects inside, especially if the bottles have been stored for a while. So we always recommend rinsing, then sanitizing before filling.   The use of a no-rinse sanitizer really depends on the concentration; most manufacturers specify the maximum dosage that can be used safely without rinsing, so it’s worth double-checking that on the label.   In small setups, here’s what I’ve been doing: I use a bottle rinser that hooks up to the sink (see an example here <https://www.amazon.ca/Fermtech-Double-Blast-Bottle-Washer/dp/B001D6DR0U/ref=asc_df_B001D6DR0U?mcid=624069f206a13402becb6cc67ea699cd&tag=googleshopc0c-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=706840782695&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=7025045494928297852&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9207440&hvtargid=pla-1597601404791&psc=1&hvocijid=7025045494928297852-B001D6DR0U-&hvexpln=0&gad_source=1>), and I keep my sanitizer in a Rubbermaid tub with that rinser tool (see an example here <https://www.amazon.ca/FASTBREWING-FWKit12-Fastwasher12-Cleaning-Sanitizing-12-22oz/dp/B07HS8FPDQ>). Bottles go onto a bottle tree to drain before bottling (we alternate between two trees and so bottles have time to drip before bottling). It’s simple, fast, and works great for small- to medium volume capacity.   On a larger scale, there are other automated options, but the principle is the same. And just to note, we avoid chlorine-based products (like bleach) in wine or cider production, since chlorine residues can lead to TCA/TBA contamination (“cork taint”).   Happy bottling!   Alexandra @alexandravinumartisanconsulting     On Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 5:04:40 AM UTC-3 gareth chapman wrote:

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Keeving in USA

Scott Harring <harrin...@gmail.com>: Oct 20 07:44AM -0700 Hey Wes, I had the same experience. Fedex held my order in Quebec for over a week. 12 days total transit time. I used the kit anyways and it's working as expected. Scott   On Monday, October 13, 2025 at 12:00:43 PM UTC-5 Wes Henricksen wrote:

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Keeving: fruit selection

Nick_N <dca...@gmail.com>: Oct 20 12:25AM -0700 You ought to test your cultivars. Growing conditions may also affect on keeve... My first fails was mostly due too inappropriate apples   вторник, 14 октября 2025 г. в 01:33:06 UTC+3, Wes Henricksen:

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