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  1. Darenn

    Sodium percarbonate..

    I use it on my corny kegs without any problems. It does leave a white residue (the "soda ash") which can be wiped off if it bothers you.
  2. Darenn

    Sodium percarbonate..

    The remaining product is soda ash, which is safe. Give it a Google to be sure
  3. Darenn

    Coopers Mexican Cerveza

    I've done a few of these. Tasted more like Sol if only using sugar, but using 25% of light spray malt made it more like Corona
  4. Darenn

    Sodium percarbonate..

    I've never rinsed, and never had an issue.
  5. Darenn

    How to make Turbo Cider.

    It's ready for bottling at that SG. I've never used yeast nutrient for carbonation - my last batch was ready in 3 days 😬
  6. Darenn

    How to make Turbo Cider.

    You can use this calculator to estimate the ABV based on the sugar content (add all of the sugar in your juice and any additional sugar added) https://brewhaus.com/calculate-potential-alcohol-percentage-from-fermentation-based-on-amount-of-sugar-used/
  7. Darenn

    Carbonating questions!

    I've always added a full teaspoon of sugar to the Youngs kits (per 500ml) after I had the same issue as you.
  8. Darenn

    How to make Turbo Cider.

    I made a cider using Lidl apple juice. 15 litres of juice, topped up to 21 litres with water. No added sugar. From memory was around 6-6.5%
  9. Darenn

    Back Sweetening Turbo Cider

    I've never measured it - I add to taste to the keg before bottling. I would estimate 50-70ml based on the number of brews done (to a 21 litre brew), and the quantity left. It really depends on how sweet or dry you want it.
  10. Darenn

    Sodium percarbonate..

    VWP needs rinsing afterwards. Sodium percarbonate turns to water and soda ash after a while, so doesn't need rinsing. (Or so I believe)
  11. Darenn

    Carbing in a Corny Keg

    I do have one, but not used it yet. All my ciders are naturally carbonated, and only take a week to be fully carbonated. Then I leave a few weeks to "mellow"
  12. Darenn

    Carbing in a Corny Keg

    How about one of these https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321903062486 Gets the gas into the brew much quicker 😀 A one way valve stops beer getting back into the regulator
  13. Darenn

    Corny Keg beer line hygiene

    I use one of these ; https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bottles-Carbonation-Carbonate-Water-Brewed/dp/B01KYZ463M Put a Coke bottle filled with line cleaner in, and squeeze through lines and taps. This can be done when keg is empty or part way through. Remember to rinse after the cleaner has done it's work!
  14. Darenn

    Back Sweetening Turbo Cider

    I use Young's wine sweetener
  15. Darenn

    Primary, secondary and conditioning stage

    Yes, that's all I use. I buy it in 25Kg bags, and decant to 1Kg Ziploc bags. Never had any issues with contamination.
  16. Darenn

    How to make Turbo Cider.

    Looking forward to see how the different sugars influence the taste. Please keep us updated 🙏
  17. Darenn

    First Keezer Build

    Could you wrap the seal with thin black cloth and hot melt it on? Leaving it loose would allow the seal to operate properly
  18. Darenn

    First Keezer Build

    A little off topic, but here is my portable unit
  19. Darenn

    How Tall are You.

    6'3" here
  20. Darenn

    Sweet Turbo Cider Recipes Please?

    I use Young's wine sweetener. Any added sugar will be turned to alcohol during second fermentation, and you won't get any more sweetness.
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