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Cider & Beer

Articles and FAQs about Cider & Beer and how to make them.

  • Does beer have a shelf life?

    Most beer has a shelf life, but this depends on the type of beer, the alcohol content, amount of hops adde...

    Kim
    September 10, 2019 02:17
  • Why is there a layer of sediment at the bottom of each of my bottles?

    This is normal. What you are seeing is natural yeast sediment which has settled to the bottom of the bottl...

    Kim
    September 10, 2019 02:14
  • The airlock has stopped bubbling before 7 days is up, is something wrong?

    Sometimes fermentation can finish in as little as a few days which is more likely when at higher temperatur...

    Kim
    September 10, 2019 02:05
  • My house is warmer than the recommended fermentation temperature. What do I do?

    You should find the coolest spot in your house, dry and away from direct sunlight. A cupboard or pantry may...

    Kim
    September 10, 2019 01:35
  • How do I measure the alcohol percentage of my beer?

    If you want to know the alcohol percentage of your beer, take an SG reading using your hydrometer before fe...

    Kim
    September 10, 2019 01:26
  • Sugar, carbonation and measuring it all

    To carbonate your beer, cider or ginger beer, you can use sugar or carbonation drops. Depending on which ki...

    Kelsey
    July 08, 2019 21:39
  • What should my starting and finishing gravities be?

    If you have a hydrometer and are able to check your gravities and would like to know what you're looking fo...

    Kelsey
    March 11, 2019 08:12
  • I am missing the fruit essence in my cider kit, what can I do?

    The fruit essence isn't sold separately so the cider will need to be made without it, it will just taste a ...

    Kelsey
    March 11, 2019 08:08
  • I already have a fermenter, can I use that to make my Ginger Beer?

    You absolutely can use your own fermenter, however, having too much free oxygen in the top of your fermente...

    Kelsey
    March 11, 2019 08:05
  • Can the sweetness of my cider be changed?

    Yes, you can adjust this for a sweet or dry cider. Using all of the sweetener sachet will give you a sweet...

    Kelsey
    March 11, 2019 08:02
  • How long does it take to make a batch of Mad Millie cider?

    The cider can initially be made in less than an hour, then it needs 1 week in the fermenter, and 2 weeks in...

    Kelsey
    March 11, 2019 08:01
  • What kind of sweetener is used in the cider kits?

    The sweetener used in Mad Millie ciders is acesulfame potassium.

    Kelsey
    March 11, 2019 07:55
  • I accidentally added the cider flavouring at the same time as the yeast and sweetener.

    This is absolutely fine! Your brew won't have as strong an aroma and flavour, however, it will still be tasty.

    Kelsey
    March 11, 2019 07:54

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