Pitching the Yeast

This morning the apple cider had reached proper fermenting temperature,
so Dad pitched the yeast.

Basically, that just means the yeast is added into the apple cider mix.

Our pitching was easy and nothing compared to what will be happening tonight when Andy Pettitte and the Yanks take on Cliff Lee in Game 3 of the American League Championships.

This little airlock will release the air that is a
byproduct of the yeast eating sugar to produce alcohol.

Here's what Dad did on his own today with an extra gallon of cider that won't fit into our primary vat. He found out how to make his own homemade airlock from the internet and got it all fitted up all by himself - I am so proud!