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Climbing out of Seattle

The refractometer reads 9 BRIX, which equates to 13.97% ABV. I didn't want it to go ferment any further for reasons of alcohol content and sweetness.

I did not add potassium metabisulfite, but I will do it to the tune of 1/16 teaspoon per gallon. Thank you. Yes, The old adage still rings true..."The hurrier I go, the behinder I get."

My six gallons of cider (OG 1.100 ) was fermenting steady and well since the initial pitching of the yeast on Monday, six days ago. The last few days the Lalvin 71B (64 degrees) picked up steam...and today was down to 9 BRIX, which is 14%ABV. The taste was lacking the sweetness it had just...