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Originally Posted by JayDeeZee
Lots of info. Thanks D
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NP. Happy to help.
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Originally Posted by fluffygrrl
You don't need all the chemical shit. Just wash stuff in water.
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Not true, imho. Different common bacterias will certainly provide off flavors to the cider, so it's best to make sure they have as little a chance to gain a foothold in your brew as possible. There's lots of sugar in Apple Juice that would encourage cultures to multiple (as does your yeast), and, unlike wine (where simply washing with water is fine), cider doesn't usually hit a high enough ABV to kill the bacteria that create those off flavors.
Of course, it's possible that you can ferment a beverage that tastes fine without adhering to strict cleaning rules... but why chance it when you're gonna be sitting on it for 2-3 months or more?
Of course, if you don't care about the quality of your product, do whatcha like.