I tried the hard cider recipe that came with the EZCaps. I used anorganic cider, added 1c sugar, 1/8tsp yeast, and fermented for 4days. It is fairly strong (I am guessing 7-9% alcohol) and a littlebitter. What do you think? Too much sugar? Should I have used plainapple juice instead of cider?ORGINAL POSTER: bj

I slowly poured my clarified brew out and got about 70% of it beforethe slug started to mix in. I let the rest sit for another day andtried again. I ended up getting 90% or better. I tried the coffeefilter and it didn't work at all. The slug clogged up the filter andwouldn't let the liquid pass.--- Ben Johnson wrote:> Thanks Adam. That's what I was going to try also. I have a batchthat's been clarifyng for 2 days I was going to transfer to adifferent bottle tonight and clarify for another day. If I have anyproblems I was thinking of trying coffee filters. And I will keepyou in mind if I find a beer recipe.>> BJ>> adamtheestimator wrote:>> --- In E-Z-Caps@yahoogroups.com, "BJ" wrote:> >> > I am new to using EZCaps and have just started my first batch of> > hard cider. I have about 3-4 days of fermenting left and can'twait> > to see the end result.> >> > I have noticed a sediment on the bottom of the bottle and readin> > the instructions to carefully pour the clarfied beverage out to> > avoid getting any sediment into the final product. Does anyoneknow> > of anything I can use as a fliter to catch any sediment thatmight> > make its way out when pouring?> >> > Also, does anyone have any good recipes I can try? I am lookingfor> > anything from wine to beer to ciders. Thanks.>> BJ,>> I recently started also, and I have found that a good 24hrs> clarifying in the fridge and transfer to another container, then> repeat the process until the sediment is negligable, is the best> bet. My cider is almost as clear as the apple juice I started> with.. Good luck!>> Adam>> P.S.> I also am looking for good (& easy) beer recipes, so if anyone> reading this has any or a link to some, we would be veryappreciative!>>>>>>> ---------------------------------> Yahoo! Groups Links>> To visit your group on the web, go to:> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/E-Z-Caps/>> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:> E-Z-Caps-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com>> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms ofService.>>>> ---------------------------------> Do you Yahoo!?> Yahoo! Mail - Helps protect you from nasty viruses.ORGINAL POSTER: bj

It wont stop, I placed my white wine in the fridgeafter 4 days. Waited 3, the wine did not clarify andsmelled extremely yeasty and tasted awful. What went wrong?__________________________________________________Do You Yahoo!?Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection aroundhttp://mail.yahoo.comORGINAL POSTER: chris

HI BJ why not try adding a different sugar like corn sugar makes for a smoother drink or a liquid sugar instead of normal white cane sugar but if thats doesnt make it less bitter try using apple juice plus add a cup 250mls of pear juice just an idea ya never know til ya giv it a go cheers n good drinkin BJ wrote: I tried the hard cider recipe that came with the EZCaps. I used an organic cider, added 1c sugar, 1/8tsp yeast, and fermented for 4 days. It is fairly strong (I am guessing 7-9% alcohol) and a little bitter. What do you think? Too much sugar? Should I have used plain apple juice instead of cider?Do you Yahoo!?Yahoo! Mail - Helps protect you from nasty viruses.ORGINAL POSTER: raegar

Well, theres never too much sugar, mabye you might want to do a cup and a quarter sugar next time. Did you make sure no sediments came out of the bottom of your bottle. I find if i take some of that screen door screen and put it over a funnel, and then CAREFULLY pour my EZCAPPED bottle into it it works well. The bitter taste might have been because of sediments that got in the drink. Anyhow, try the screen thing i use, add a lil more sugar and dont let it ferment so long if you dont want something w/ that much bang. Try 2 or 3 days next time. Anyhow, goodluck. DanBJ wrote: I tried the hard cider recipe that came with the EZCaps. I used an organic cider, added 1c sugar, 1/8tsp yeast, and fermented for 4 days. It is fairly strong (I am guessing 7-9% alcohol) and a little bitter. What do you think? Too much sugar? Should I have used plain apple juice instead of cider?Do you Yahoo!?Yahoo! Mail - now with 250MB free storage. Learn more.ORGINAL POSTER: dan

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--- "BJ" wrote:>> I am new to using EZCaps and have just started my first batch of> hard cider. I have about 3-4 days of fermenting left and can't wait> to see the end result.>> I have noticed a sediment on the bottom of the bottle and read in> the instructions to carefully pour the clarfied beverage out to> avoid getting any sediment into the final product. Does anyone know> of anything I can use as a fliter to catch any sediment that might> make its way out when pouring?>> Also, does anyone have any good recipes I can try? I am looking for> anything from wine to beer to ciders. Thanks.BJ,I recently started also, and I have found that a good 24hrsclarifying in the fridge and transfer to another container, thenrepeat the process until the sediment is negligable, is the bestbet. My cider is almost as clear as the apple juice I startedwith.. Good luck!AdamP.S.I also am looking for good (& easy) beer recipes, so if anyonereading this has any or a link to some, we would be very appreciative!ORGINAL POSTER: adamtheestimator

Is there a moderator for this list? If so, Why does this spam keep getting into this list? ----- Original Message ----- From: Stuart To: E-Z-Caps@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2005 12:19 AM Subject: ***SPAM*** Score/Req: 5.2/4.8 - [E-Z-Caps] Find a Girlfriend Online! (lots of cute pics!) hey guys, check out the site I've found. It has a bunch of cute girls and I've already managed to meetup with one of them. I have a bit of trouble in real-life trying to introduce myself to women, but this place makes it so much easier. Check it out at: http://search.idate.to/ORGINAL POSTER: doug

Thanks Adam. That's what I was going to try also. I have a batch that's been clarifyng for 2 days I was going to transfer to a different bottle tonight and clarify for another day. If I have any problems I was thinking of trying coffee filters. And I will keep you in mind if I find a beer recipe. BJadamtheestimator wrote: --- In E-Z-Caps@yahoogroups.com, ""BJ"" wrote: > > I am new to using EZCaps and have just started my first batch of > hard cider. I have about 3-4 days of fermenting left and can't wait > to see the end result. > > I have noticed a sediment on the bottom of the bottle and read in > the instructions to carefully pour the clarfied beverage out to > avoid getting any sediment into the final product. Does anyone know > of anything I can use as a fliter to catch any sediment that might > make its way out when pouring? > > Also, does anyone have any good recipes I can try? I am looking for > anything from wine to beer to ciders. Thanks. BJ, I recently started also, and I have found that a good 24hrs clarifying in the fridge and transfer to another container, then repeat the process until the sediment is negligable, is the best bet. My cider is almost as clear as the apple juice I started with.. Good luck! Adam P.S. I also am looking for good (& easy) beer recipes, so if anyone reading this has any or a link to some, we would be very appreciative!Do you Yahoo!?Yahoo! Mail - Helps protect you from nasty viruses.ORGINAL POSTER: ben

Thank You.Steve wrote: Hello, I've changed the settings from ""anyone"" can post to the list to only ""members"" can post. I wanted to avoid any type of restrictions, but with the recent spam abuse this is the easiest route to take. If any further abuse continues I'll have to review every message before ""allowing"" it to go to the group. Eventually I'm migrate the entire forum to run off of our internet server and eliminate all the ads. At 07:38 AM 1/4/2005 -0500, you wrote: Is there a moderator for this list? If so, Why does this spam keep getting into this list? ----- Original Message ----- From: Stuart To: E-Z-Caps@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2005 12:19 AM Subject: ***SPAM*** Score/Req: 5.2/4.8 - [E-Z-Caps] Find a Girlfriend Online! (lots of cute pics!) hey guys, check out the site I've found. It has a bunch of cute girls and I've already managed to meetup with one of them. I have a bit of trouble in real-life trying to introduce myself to women, but this place makes it so much easier. Check it out at: http://search.idate.to/ Yahoo! Groups Links * * * * * * * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/E-Z-Caps/ To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: E-Z-Caps-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service. __________________________________________________Do You Yahoo!?Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection aroundhttp://mail.yahoo.comORGINAL POSTER: ben