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JOA and 71b

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dauthiatull

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first batch was done to to recipe 3 weeks ago

sg 1.136
current 1.026
average temp (under the sink) 76F
slowly starting to clear

I am thinking of starting a second batch with some changes just to see the difference

same honey but use blood orange instead if naval

juice half the orange and slice the rest

and use 71b-1122 yeast +energizer&nutrients

I would like to know how the 71b will change it before I start
 

dauthiatull

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I bought 2 more jugs, 1 for racking


when should I rack it
wife sugested mandirin oranges any experience with these
 

TheRabidKumquat

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I've made JAO w/ both blood orange and Mandarins. Both turned out very nice. The Mandarin, from other's comments is better. The Moro was a bit more tart. I try to make 2 gallon batches of JAO with different varieties of oranges while they are in season and I can find them at the supermarket.
 

buzzerj

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Good day fellow Gotmeaders! As I understand it, mandarins will yield a milder, mellow mix. A little less of a citrus zing. Similar to what Mr Kumquat stated. Myself, I've just used navel oranges in my JAO.
 
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