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Finally got around to splash racking this yesterday, it does smell better but I can't bring myself to taste it yet. I think I'll clear it, sweeten a bit, chill it and give it a sample next weekend.

Has anyone tried using a waterbed heater? I think they're long enough to sit 3-4 buckets directly on one. Would have to tape the copper temp sensor to the side of a bucket though or you'd run the risk of the heater running really hot or cold depending on where the sensor was. BTW, I did see...

Thanks for the replies. I'll try splash racking first and if that doesn't work, I'll use some copper to stir it along with a good degas session. If that doesn't work I'll see if I can find some Reduless. How long after splashing or stirring should I expect to notice results?

HELP! about 6 weeks ago I bought 6 gallons of fresh, untreated cider from a local orchard. I immediately began the fermentation process with it using a good recipe that I'd used twice prior with one exception, I started with metabifulfite and waited 48 hours to continue. I had trouble...

Cider problem, I started a batch of cider using a very similar recipe as above but the fermentation took several weeks. I racked it last night and the sulfur smell is terrible. I'm not even certain if it will be any good at this point although it did ferment dry. Do any of you know how I can...