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As a newbie I've been surprised how much I'm enjoying the process of making my first batch of cider whilst at the same time looking forward with anticipation to sampling the end result. Despite the labour intensive start I now find myself occassionally transfixed by the Speidel airlock as it...

Long story short ... Nearly twelve months ago I lost my Dad and since then I've spent most of my time looking after my Mum who has dementia. Sounds selfish but occassionally I've needed a distraction to keep me sane. I'm fortunate that I have access to loads of apple trees so I bought a...

Thanks Mick.

Newbie here. I started fermenting 30L of cider three days ago in a Speidel fermenter and from the pictures I've seen today it looks like I have the neck on upside down so the thread is facing into the container. The bung seems to fit the opening on the reverse side, and from the activity in the...