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Skotrat
Senior Member
Username: Skotrat
Post Number: 1569
Registered: 04-2003
Posted From: 24.61.120.214
| | Posted on Thursday, December 01, 2005 - 09:07 pm: | 
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That today I kegged a 3 year old ABC...
It tastes AMAZING!
Then right after that...
I made more ABC!
Today... has been a good day!
-Scott |
Nick Zeigler
Member
Username: Ziggy
Post Number: 220
Registered: 09-2003
Posted From: 148.244.229.232
| | Posted on Thursday, December 01, 2005 - 09:10 pm: |
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ABC? Arrogant Bastard Clone?
American Barleywine... Cooter?
Anheuser Busch Clone?
Congratulations in any case! |
Dan Listermann
Senior Member
Username: Listermann
Post Number: 2147
Registered: 03-2004
Posted From: 216.215.203.37
| | Posted on Thursday, December 01, 2005 - 09:17 pm: |
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"Anheuser Bush Clone!" 
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Skotrat
Senior Member
Username: Skotrat
Post Number: 1570
Registered: 04-2003
Posted From: 24.61.120.214
| | Posted on Thursday, December 01, 2005 - 09:19 pm: |
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None of that poppycock...
Apple Butter Cyser!!!
http://www.applebuttercyser.com/ |
Denny Conn
Senior Member
Username: Denny
Post Number: 5260
Registered: 01-2001
Posted From: 63.114.138.2
| | Posted on Thursday, December 01, 2005 - 09:30 pm: |
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never mind...
(Message edited by denny on December 01, 2005)
LIfe begins at 60...1.060, that is.
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Paul Erbe
Intermediate Member
Username: Perbe
Post Number: 319
Registered: 05-2001
Posted From: 12.27.22.67
| | Posted on Thursday, December 01, 2005 - 09:52 pm: |
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Good •••• Maynard!!
OK I love the Zappa quote but it is getting old.
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davidw
Senior Member
Username: Davidw
Post Number: 1358
Registered: 03-2001
Posted From: 65.163.6.62
| | Posted on Thursday, December 01, 2005 - 09:58 pm: |
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http://www.worldwidewords.org/weirdwords/ww-pop1.htm |
Nick Zeigler
Member
Username: Ziggy
Post Number: 221
Registered: 09-2003
Posted From: 148.244.229.232
| | Posted on Thursday, December 01, 2005 - 10:23 pm: |
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Sweet - looks good! |
Bill Pierce
Moderator
Username: Billpierce
Post Number: 4050
Registered: 01-2002
Posted From: 24.57.229.8
| | Posted on Thursday, December 01, 2005 - 10:34 pm: |
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Scott, what was the O.G. and F.G. of your ABC?
And by the way, is Cruz offline in the Middle East or just MIA these days? |
Skotrat
Senior Member
Username: Skotrat
Post Number: 1571
Registered: 04-2003
Posted From: 24.61.120.214
| | Posted on Thursday, December 01, 2005 - 10:47 pm: |
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Hi Bill,
1.195 on this recent batch (brewed today)...
I did take an FG on the 3 year old Buckwheat ABC. I will say that there is definitely some bigtime alcohol in it but it is as smooth as smooth could be...
The OG on the 3 year old was 1.199
The FG today was: 1.019
So a nice low Alcohol content of 24.90 by volume
This stuff should make the Christmas party interesting. 
Cruz was on the BRC a few months back. He sounded tired and said that he was in IRAQ for long periods of time.
Hope he surfaces back full time soon...
-Scott |
Ron Siddall
Intermediate Member
Username: Listerdister
Post Number: 328
Registered: 10-2004
Posted From: 157.130.200.194
| | Posted on Thursday, December 01, 2005 - 11:26 pm: |
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Do you age this stuff in oak barrels? |
Skotrat
Senior Member
Username: Skotrat
Post Number: 1572
Registered: 04-2003
Posted From: 24.61.120.214
| | Posted on Thursday, December 01, 2005 - 11:49 pm: |
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Ron,
Sometimes... Occasionally BrewRats will have tastings where we mail different ABCs that we have made...
Good Good stuff. |
michael atkins
Intermediate Member
Username: Mga
Post Number: 276
Registered: 11-2003
Posted From: 216.170.58.10
| | Posted on Friday, December 02, 2005 - 12:26 am: |
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Skotrat -- How do you guys dream up this stuff? Who on earth made the first batch of this?
I am awestruck!!
Looks really interesting!!
Love This Hobby!
http://msnusers.com/micksbrewery
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Skotrat
Senior Member
Username: Skotrat
Post Number: 1573
Registered: 04-2003
Posted From: 24.61.120.214
| | Posted on Friday, December 02, 2005 - 12:29 am: |
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That recipe is Cruz's recipe...
It is amazing |
Bill Pierce
Moderator
Username: Billpierce
Post Number: 4051
Registered: 01-2002
Posted From: 24.57.229.8
| | Posted on Friday, December 02, 2005 - 12:37 am: |
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A couple of years ago I judged fruit meads in the first round of the National Homebrew Competition. There were two different versions of ABC among the entries; the flavor, especially the muscovado sugar, was unmistakable. One of them took third place. |
ScottDeW
Intermediate Member
Username: Scott
Post Number: 413
Registered: 03-2003
Posted From: 24.167.41.86
| | Posted on Friday, December 02, 2005 - 01:06 am: |
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I love the stuff. Mine is approaching a year old and is waaaaayyy too sweet. It is still bulk aging.
Stupid brewer. I let some people talk me out of the yeast Cruz suggested and I'm tasting the consequences.
Stick to the recipe, Maynard.
Scott
http://texanbrew.com
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Dan Listermann
Senior Member
Username: Listermann
Post Number: 2148
Registered: 03-2004
Posted From: 65.29.220.144
| | Posted on Friday, December 02, 2005 - 02:13 am: |
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I clicked on www.applebuttercyser.com and got
You are not authorized to view this page
You do not have permission to view this directory or page from the Internet address of your Web browser.
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If you believe you should be able to view this directory or page, please contact the Web site administrator by using the e-mail address or phone number listed on the www.applebuttercyser.com home page.
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Technical Information (for support personnel)
Background:
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More information:
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Unusual recipe. Scott?
Dan
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Bill Pierce
Moderator
Username: Billpierce
Post Number: 4053
Registered: 01-2002
Posted From: 24.57.229.8
| | Posted on Friday, December 02, 2005 - 02:37 am: |
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I dunno, Dan. Is there a conspiracy against you? I had no problem accessing the site.
Try here: http://www.skotrat.com/skotrat/recipes/mead/recipes/5.html
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Dan Listermann
Senior Member
Username: Listermann
Post Number: 2149
Registered: 03-2004
Posted From: 65.29.220.144
| | Posted on Friday, December 02, 2005 - 02:41 am: |
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Bill, I got the same "you are not authorized. . ."
Interesting, isn't it?
Dan
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Dan Listermann
Senior Member
Username: Listermann
Post Number: 2150
Registered: 03-2004
Posted From: 65.29.220.144
| | Posted on Friday, December 02, 2005 - 02:46 am: |
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I brewed a half barrel of light mild today. Very simple recipe for the 15+ gallons. Just 15 pounds of Canadian light extract, 3 oz of chocolate malt, 12 oz carafoam and 3 oz of Kent Goldings for bittering. I will pitch four packs of Munton's Gold when it is cooled tomorrow.
Dan
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Tom Meier
Intermediate Member
Username: Brewdawg96
Post Number: 315
Registered: 03-2003
Posted From: 65.1.105.30
| | Posted on Friday, December 02, 2005 - 03:12 am: |
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Its a super secret HTML code that scans your hard drive for homebrew recipes. Then, if it finds one that contains either "cicada" or the instructions "cool with fan" it denys your IP address.
thats my theory anyway ;) |
Skotrat
Senior Member
Username: Skotrat
Post Number: 1574
Registered: 04-2003
Posted From: 24.61.120.214
| | Posted on Friday, December 02, 2005 - 03:21 am: |
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hmmm
The Links work for me okay... |
Nathi
Junior Member
Username: Nathi
Post Number: 93
Registered: 03-2002
Posted From: 4.227.250.18
| | Posted on Friday, December 02, 2005 - 03:25 am: |
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those links work great for me.
I have 2 versions of oak cask aged ABC right now.
I would say it is mothers milk...but since it is cruz's recipe that sounds a little sick
It is AMAZING stuff |
Piper
New Member
Username: Piper
Post Number: 14
Registered: 11-2003
Posted From: 66.82.9.87
| | Posted on Friday, December 02, 2005 - 03:33 am: |
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Try this sometime:
Say "Phlastic phlastic phlastic real fast three times.
It sounds stupid. |
Dan Listermann
Senior Member
Username: Listermann
Post Number: 2152
Registered: 03-2004
Posted From: 65.29.220.144
| | Posted on Friday, December 02, 2005 - 03:45 am: |
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Scott, that 24.90% alcohol stuff, any chance it was made with your 1.043 apple blossom honey? You have a hydrometer that reads to 1.195 too!
Piper, Nathi, you need to get your counts up!
Dan
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NEWEST BREWER IN THE WORLD
New Member
Username: Newest_brewer_in_the_world
Post Number: 1
Registered: 12-2005
Posted From: 67.167.94.100
| | Posted on Friday, December 02, 2005 - 04:12 am: |
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Hello. Is there somebody that can help me with this brew I am trying to make? I cannot find my yeast and I dont know what to do. Will it be okay until tomorrow? Why isnt this a JAVA chat like the one that the Beer Guide has? This is stupid. |
ELK
Senior Member
Username: Elkski
Post Number: 1232
Registered: 01-2003
Posted From: 67.177.25.240
| | Posted on Friday, December 02, 2005 - 04:20 am: |
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Skot, thats not polite to brag and not share...please send me a bottle...I know some folks with many apple trees and they juice them and a buddies dad has honey... do I have to wait 3 years? What temp does it need after that first 4 months at 68?
(Message edited by elkski on December 02, 2005) |
Skotrat
Senior Member
Username: Skotrat
Post Number: 1575
Registered: 04-2003
Posted From: 24.61.120.214
| | Posted on Friday, December 02, 2005 - 12:52 pm: |
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Elk,
I just let mine go at cellar temps... After the initial ferment my ABCs live in the old foundation part of the house (from the 1700's). The temp in there is almost always under 60 but never below 52f. all that is depending on the time of year of course.
ABC is perfectly drinkable after a year but after 2 or more years it is down right wonderful.
-Scott |
Phil Lapp
New Member
Username: Phil_lapp
Post Number: 18
Registered: 06-2005
Posted From: 64.222.186.54
| | Posted on Friday, December 02, 2005 - 01:14 pm: |
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I have some ABC that is bulk aging, now at about 2 years, and like Scott DeW, mine is also way too sweet. I can't recall, but I think I was using the right yeast and all. I assume at this point, It just is what it is. Another year will make it better, but not less sweet. It even traveled with me from Oregon to Vermont. I am sure there was no temperature variation or disturbance in the back of the truck. |
Skotrat
Senior Member
Username: Skotrat
Post Number: 1577
Registered: 04-2003
Posted From: 24.61.120.214
| | Posted on Friday, December 02, 2005 - 01:23 pm: |
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Hi Phil & Scott,
Might I suggest if you think that it is too sweet perhaps hitting it with some of that turbo distillers yeast that is out there now.
I had one batch a couple years ago stop at 1.060 and I hit it with distillers yeast and it dropped down to 1.012 with no problem.
Just a thought.
-Scott |
Phil Lapp
New Member
Username: Phil_lapp
Post Number: 19
Registered: 06-2005
Posted From: 64.222.186.54
| | Posted on Friday, December 02, 2005 - 01:26 pm: |
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Skot, I like that thought. I have not heard of such a yeast. Any thoughts on places that carry it on the web? |
Skotrat
Senior Member
Username: Skotrat
Post Number: 1578
Registered: 04-2003
Posted From: 24.61.120.214
| | Posted on Friday, December 02, 2005 - 01:36 pm: |
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Try:
http://www.stoutbillys.com
http://pivo.northernbrewer.com/nbstore/action/search-do?searchTerm=distill&x=27& y=12
http://www.thegrape.net/browse.cfm/4,10042.htm
http://www.beer-wine.com/category_page.asp?categoryID=90§ionID=2
-Scott |
Skotrat
Senior Member
Username: Skotrat
Post Number: 1579
Registered: 04-2003
Posted From: 24.61.120.214
| | Posted on Friday, December 02, 2005 - 01:38 pm: |
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oh and...
I have never used that at 90f give or take...
The only times that I have used it have been in the mid to high 60's (65f-70f)
-Scott |
ScottDeW
Intermediate Member
Username: Scott
Post Number: 414
Registered: 03-2003
Posted From: 24.167.41.86
| | Posted on Friday, December 02, 2005 - 02:05 pm: |
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Skot,
Good suggestion. I happen to have some "Turbo Yeast" a buddy from England gave me. It comes in a dry package with nutrients and costs 2.5 lbs. (Me too funny)
He uses it to make a wash from a pure sugar mixture. That might just do the trick!
Edit -- You kegged it? You've ABC on tap? Sheesh! I'd be one drunk fool around your place.
(Message edited by scott on December 02, 2005)
Scott
http://texanbrew.com
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Skotrat
Senior Member
Username: Skotrat
Post Number: 1580
Registered: 04-2003
Posted From: 24.61.120.214
| | Posted on Friday, December 02, 2005 - 02:09 pm: |
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"Edit -- You kegged it? You've ABC on tap? Sheesh! I'd be one drunk fool around your place. "
Yep... I rarely bottle anything anymore. So it all goes into kegs.
Currently I have 2000, 2001 and 2003 vintages in kegs.
It is rarely served in anything other than a 4 ounce vintage Schlitz glass.
-Scott |
Greg Nolan
Member
Username: Greg
Post Number: 121
Registered: 06-2001
Posted From: 207.69.139.147
| | Posted on Friday, December 02, 2005 - 02:18 pm: |
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Your the Brew King!
We are not worthy.
We are not worthy.
We are not worthy. |
ScottDeW
Intermediate Member
Username: Scott
Post Number: 415
Registered: 03-2003
Posted From: 24.167.41.86
| | Posted on Friday, December 02, 2005 - 02:30 pm: |
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I must say that is the first time I've ever pitched a yeast after a year of storage. 
Alcotec 8 -- 8 Kg Turbo v 3.1.
Thanks for the idea, Skot. I'd forgotten about that yeast.
Edited for stupid grammer tricks.
(Message edited by scott on December 02, 2005)
(Message edited by scott on December 02, 2005)
Scott
http://texanbrew.com
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davidw
Senior Member
Username: Davidw
Post Number: 1362
Registered: 03-2001
Posted From: 65.163.6.62
| | Posted on Monday, December 05, 2005 - 05:00 pm: |
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This topic provokes a question:
I was going through my supplies this weekend and figured I should get around to using 2 gallons of clover honey that I have. I also have 2 gallons of apple cider in the fridge from the beautiful state of Wisconsin. We had a late frost around the first of May which zapped the majority of apple blossoms so my local orchard had 'imported' apples and cider from WI. This particular cider has potassium sorbate in it.
Now then, my understanding is that PS inhibits budding of yeast cells, correct? So if a guy were to pitch an adequate population, say 3 or 4 packages of dry yeast per 5 gallons, wouldn't the must still ferment? Seems to me the inhibiting of budding wouldn't be an issue if you have a large enough population of yeast present. Thoughts? Comments? |
Bill Pierce
Moderator
Username: Billpierce
Post Number: 4083
Registered: 01-2002
Posted From: 24.57.229.8
| | Posted on Monday, December 05, 2005 - 07:39 pm: |
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You don't have a lot to lose, so you may as well try. In fact, I would make a 1 gallon starter with extra yeast nutrient and pitch it at high kraeusen. That might be enough to overcome the preservative. |
Connie
Advanced Member
Username: Connie
Post Number: 589
Registered: 10-2000
Posted From: 24.30.0.91
| | Posted on Monday, December 05, 2005 - 07:56 pm: |
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I think I'd drink the cider and buy a coupla gallons of juice/cider without the PS....Two gallons of clover honey is a lot of honey. |
davidw
Senior Member
Username: Davidw
Post Number: 1363
Registered: 03-2001
Posted From: 65.163.6.62
| | Posted on Monday, December 05, 2005 - 08:17 pm: |
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That is the problem, Connie, my local orchard was the only place I have been able to find cider without PS. I considered frozen concentrate, but for some reason that just doesn't sit well with me.
Won't be using but one gallon of honey for this batch. The second gallon will probably end up being a mead or melomel. |
Hophead
Senior Member
Username: Hophead
Post Number: 1877
Registered: 03-2002
Posted From: 167.4.1.38
| | Posted on Monday, December 05, 2005 - 08:23 pm: |
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I 2nd that motion (not using preservative).
I have a gallon of wildflower honey and I wouldn't risk it, especially since I don't like sweet meads.
1.2 to 1.02 is amazing, and no beano...
(Message edited by hophead on December 05, 2005) |
Connie
Advanced Member
Username: Connie
Post Number: 590
Registered: 10-2000
Posted From: 24.30.0.91
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I buy R.W. Knudsen Organic apple juice at several local grocery stores here in Atlanta the ingredients are juice and ascorbic acid $4.99 gallon and the company is located in Chico, CA
www.knudsenjuices.com
You may have to try a health food store, but I think i'd try...IMO |
Greg Nolan
Member
Username: Greg
Post Number: 130
Registered: 06-2001
Posted From: 4.228.204.121
| | Posted on Monday, December 05, 2005 - 09:28 pm: |
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I was into making ciders for a while. I would buy the juice right off the shelf. I never had a problem fermenting it even though it has ascorbic acid in it. Occasionally I would find pasturized AJ or peach juice. However, having said that, I am not sure I would risk it for something that I have to wait three years to drink. Alot of effort goes into restraining ones self that long.
I am drunk therfore I am.
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Paul Edwards
Advanced Member
Username: Pedwards
Post Number: 840
Registered: 03-2003
Posted From: 70.236.24.154
| | Posted on Monday, December 05, 2005 - 09:46 pm: |
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Ascorbic acid is Vitamin C. It doesn't prevent fermentation.
Potassium Sorbate or Sodium Benzoate are the commonly used preservatives in apple cider |
Dan Listermann
Senior Member
Username: Listermann
Post Number: 2199
Registered: 03-2004
Posted From: 216.215.203.37
| | Posted on Monday, December 05, 2005 - 10:46 pm: |
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I have been told that frozen juice concentrates never have preservitives in them.
Dan
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Skotrat
Senior Member
Username: Skotrat
Post Number: 1618
Registered: 04-2003
Posted From: 24.61.120.214
| | Posted on Monday, December 05, 2005 - 10:58 pm: |
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ahem...
Go to the store... Read the labels...
Buy the Apple juice without preservatives.
Drive through please |
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