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Bottling .... an adventure
Gave way too little thought to bottling this first season. I'm struggling to maintain 180-185 on the stovetop - seems each time I bottle I get more sugar sand. Mainly because there is still a gallon in the pot when it goes below the temperature probe. I will probably crack some open and rebottle.
My first two sessions were small, 1.25 and under. One very dark and the other batch combing the first two boils for 4 pints plus 12 small jars that yielded Amber Rich.
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Otherwise we have 5 gallons of very dark left to bottle. Dad likes it dark so he is very happy with the results, whereas I like the lighter more amber-colored.
Looking at canners for next year. WJ canners are pricy, otherwise the electric steam bottler looks like a better choice for the budget. Wondering if that also means a filter press - should I use a canner without the press?