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  1. Colinus

    When is mead 'done'?

    Mead takes time and patience. Try not to drink it to young. Or make enough to surpass your capacity to drink it all up before it is ready. Other than the bakers yeast, the yeast that you have chosen will continue to work even when the mead appears to be crystal clear. After a few months the true...
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    This is Sparta! - Maple syrup apple cider

    Yes, would like to try that yeast. You know there are almost as many varieties of cider as there are varieties of beer. If you have access to the fresh local juice, welcome to Nirvana. All my favorite local brewpubs in Montreal have at least 1 cider on tap. I have used EC-1118 for many years. I...
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    This is Sparta! - Maple syrup apple cider

    Here is not a beer recipe, but a cider recipe. I live in apple and maple syrup country. In fact where I live (Québec), we produce 80% of the world's maple syrup. It will be a sparkling cider that is dry with a delicate apple and maple syrup aroma. Total cost is 48$ CAN with taxes included. 4...
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    Back in the saddle again

    Greetings, After a 5 year hiatus, I have decided to take up home-brewing beer once again. I have found this site to be a very valuable resource. I look forward to learning from all the members. I live in Montreal, Canada where we have a few brewing clubs. If any member has an opinion on which...

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