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I like writing about the worst day of a character's life; it lets us see the mettle inside. (Pronouns: RB/20 )

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Something went wrong with this year's cider.


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And this is why you always try a test batch first. QA isn't there just to waste everyone's time.

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Granny got overconfident over all these years.

Macbeth aside, I am fully willing to believe that earth ponies can accelerate fermentation for the purposes of brewing.

The cheese is probably pretty good too.

So that's why they need a constant and fresh intake of Apples! :rainbowlaugh:

I looked at the cover art, I said to myself, "Why is the author referring to Apple Bloom as a teenager?" then read the punchline.

...now my sides hurt and it's all your fault!

Something tells me Bright Mac was the previous red-haired virgin. At least until Pear Butter showed up.

Rumble? Ahh, she had a falling out with Tender Taps?:rainbowlaugh:

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When delivering a last-line punchline after a full-story leadup, it's important not to let the joke trip over itself. You want to deliver the punchline and get out of the way. And "Rumble" had fewer letters and fewer syllables than "Tender Taps."

And this is why the Evil Overlord List isn’t just for Evil Overlords. You always wanna make sure your virgin sacrifice is actually a virgin.

Ugh... i cant even with this one. Take my like and fave and follow and just move on...sigh:ajbemused:

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Hahahaha. I forgot that was in the list.

It's getting graphic...

I know who. It's the Flim-Flam Bros.

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Granny Smith didn't say anything about dragons being involved in the 'applechantment'.:rainbowlaugh:

"The specific gravity is too high. What's the alcohol percentage? Zero?"

Starlight sipped. "Zero, yeah."

Starlight being able to tell the alcohol content of drinks with just a sip is just a perfect bit of understated comedy.

I believe the canonical response to this is something along the lines of "Dammit, Sock!" :ajbemused:

Still funny!

Silverstream pointed a thumb at herself and grinned. "I helped!"

Yes, yes you did

I loved the story, but why does Rumble always seem to get short-shafted (so to speak) when it comes to romantic interludes?

Was there something in cannon that makes him unlikable that I missed, or is it a running joke I'm out of the loop on?

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Well, he got to "shaft" Apple Boom, so this seems like a big "W" for Rumble.

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Well, that's very true. I just feel bad that if any of the Apple family takes umbrage at Rumble doing some Apple picking he's never going to be seen again.

Those are some awfully big farms..

Dan

Remember, kids. It's only a "growler" if it's made of metal. Otherwise, it's a demijohn or carboy.
Irish moss is your best friend. And lactic sugar.
If you don't have an airlock plug, a balloon works fine. In fact, they brighten up the place. Don't poke holes in them like a meanie.
Always use a winethief and test cylinder. Don't try to drop the hydrometer into the bucket or demijohn.

Were those juice-spiking kits discontinued? It was cool how they worked with regular grocery store preservative-loaded, watered down juice. And for that matter, are dissolveable grape bricks still a thing?

Dan

So how do earthponies go about making kombucha?

Zymology is often gross enough without witches brew ingredients. But a lot of fun.

Dan

Idea for a prank: Before retiring, Celestia and Luna explain to Twilight the old tradition of gifting bottles of Royal Kumis for exceptional services to the Crown, and show her the traditional pumping harness and fermenting vessels.

"So, y'all, I apologize for the quality of the cider this year, because here's the situation, and let me explain," Apple Bloom said, her words spilling out quickly. "And by 'let me explain,' I mean, 'let me blame Rumble'."

That twist had me in stitches. HAHAHAHAHA!

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I don't get it.:rainbowhuh:

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Yeah, but what does the phrase "Dammit, Sock!" have to do with it?


Nevermind.:twilightsheepish: Just realized that Sock is the name of the author.

Recorded reading this for the audiobook version to come soon :)

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