Real Cider » Cider Making

Cidermaking by Frank Naish

Jim C — Wed, 04 May 2011 18:02:20 +0000

A gentle portrait of Frank Naish, (86), possibly the world’s oldest cider maker, on his farm in Somerset, with helper Paul Chant.

Collecting apples on a frosty morning in November 2010, Frank continues a life-long devotion to the artisan way of producing cider, which he did with his brother Harold until his death in 2005. Since then, Paul has worked with Frank, allowing him to continue his passion well into old age. As Frank says, it’s hard work and plenty of fresh air that keeps him going.

10 days into fermentation

Jim C — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 01:05:01 +0000

This is what cider making is all about. Watching nature do it’s magic. Here is the cider fermenting after 10 days.

This video was filmed by Lulworth Skipper, who makes cider in Dorset. He explains the simple reason why he does this:

“Always fill to the brim and keep topping up to eject any debris as can be seen”.

Cider Making at Oliver’s

Jim C — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 09:23:01 +0000

A well structured video exploring perry pears and making cider with Tom Oliver of Oliver’s cider in Hereforshire.

Cider making at Bray Oak in Australia

Jim C — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 09:39:45 +0000

In this video Bray Oak Cider, based in Perth, Western Australia – show us how to make your own cider, using your own home made cider press, which includes a car jack – a perfectly acceptable piece of kit for extracting as much juice from your apples as possible.

Visit the cider producer at their web site – www.brayoakcider.com

Cider and Perry making at Oliver’s

Jim C — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 18:02:26 +0000

Tom Oliver, award-winning proprietor of ‘Oliver’s Cider & Perry‘, takes us through the process of Perry and Cider making on his farm in Herefordshire, England.

View our listing for real cider and perry producers in Herefordshire.

The first pressing of the season

Jim C — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 10:09:02 +0000

Pressing Blakeney Red perry pears with Keith Orchard of Orchard’s Cider & Perry Company down in the Wye Valley in Brockweir.

View our listing for cider and perry producers in the Wye Valley.

Ross-On-Wye Cider Tour by CNN

Jim C — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 23:05:11 +0000

CNN interviews Mike Johnson of Ross Cider and finds out what makes their collection of perry pears so special. The video also includes a brief tour around the orchards, and of course a tasting. Ross cider farm is located between the Herefordshire and Welsh borders.

Harvesting the apples

Jim C — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:41:30 +0000

Here’s a delightful video that is very short, but gives you an idea as to the excitement and fun of picking and harvesting apples in the autumn.

Cider making at Farnum Hill

Jim C — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 15:32:45 +0000

At Poverty Lane Orchards in Lebanon, New Hampshire, Stephen Wood and Louisa Spencer make cider from true cider apples. Here’s a look at the process.

The video show various Farnum Hill folks pressing, harvesting and making cider.

It’s interesting to see how they have taken a variety of English cider apples, like Kingston Black that have grown very well in the New Hampshire climate in America.

Cider making with Roger Wilkins

Jim C — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 15:20:00 +0000

Roger has been cider making since he was a boy, taught the skills of the ancient art by his grandfather.

The business was passed onto Roger through the family and now he produces around 15,000 gallons each year at his home at Landsend Farm, Mudgley, near Wedmore.

Roger, who is married to Mary and has three grown-up children, said: “Many years ago, cider was made at nearly every farm in the area”.

People come from across the whole country to sample Roger’s cider, which sells at just £1 a litre, or about 56p a pint.

Anyone wanting to sample Roger’s cider for themselves can go to – Landsend Farm, Mudgley, Wedmore,

Monday to Saturday from 10am-8pm and on Sundays from 10am-1pm. For more information contact 01934 712385.

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