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Cider tax soundbites

Cider tax soundbites

Posted on 29. Mar, 2010 by Jim C..

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To say that Cider has got a lot of attention over the last week would be an understatement. We’ve had a lot of activity on the Real Cider web site, and it’s even been enough to bring the Wurzel’s back into the UK charts. Producers and cider fan’s who followed Darling’s moves closely knew the [...]

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Cider making at Woods cider mill

Cider making at Woods cider mill

Posted on 10. Dec, 2009 by Jim C.

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Here is a wonderful video from the guys at Woods Cider Mill located pressing a batch of  this years apples in Weathersfield, Vermont. They have a twin-screw cider press was purchased from the Empire State Press Co. in 1882. It was originally run by water power, but was moved from the mill pond in the early 1900′s [...]

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Turning surplus apples into cider

Turning surplus apples into cider

Posted on 09. Nov, 2009 by Jim C.

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Do you have an apple tree but can’t use all your apples? Please consider sharing your surplus apples and pears with other members of the Real Cider community. Due to recent demand of people wanting to learn how to make their own cider, we are going to help make this even easier for you. We’ve [...]

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Grow apple trees to make your own cider

Grow apple trees to make your own cider

Posted on 09. Nov, 2009 by Jim C.

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We were asked the following question over at the cider forum I want to highlight to this as others will be able to learn from this too: I have a small paddock in which I would like to grow some apple trees with a view of possibly making a small amount of cider. I know [...]

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Cider making – a photo diary of a ‘pressing’ day!

Cider making – a photo diary of a ‘pressing’ day!

Posted on 28. Oct, 2009 by Jim C.

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These are the photos of our pressing of local sussex apples. We made 2.5 gallons using a vigo 9 litre press. The apples were russet, golden delicious and bramley. The apple juice was delicious, most of the juice is now being fermented and will be ready in about 6 months time.. View our cider making [...]

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Cider making as a traditional craft

Cider making as a traditional craft

Posted on 20. Oct, 2009 by Jim C.

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Cider making goes back centuries, to 1204 AD to be precise (more in Cider History). From Roman, to Victorian times when many orchards were planted in and around farm estates. Many cider makers look for ways to supplement the income from their tennanted farming. This was the case for Henry Weston in the village of [...]

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Basic Equipment for Cider Making

Basic Equipment for Cider Making

Posted on 07. Aug, 2009 by Jim C.

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Here is a list of the basic equipment for Cider Making, you can get these items from any good home-brew shop or even ebay for a job lot. Sterilising and cleaning: Sodium metabisulphite and nylon long handled bottle brush Washing: Plastic tub or dustbin – to wash apples Scratting: Sturdy plastic bucket and timber for [...]

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Cider Forum

Cider Forum

Posted on 23. Jul, 2009 by Jim C.

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Want to discuss cider related topics online with other cider fans? Visit www.real-cider.co.uk/forum to chat with us and your community about everything appley. You will need to register which is free, you can read and leave comments on existing discussions, and post a new discussion topic if you like. We look forward to hearing from [...]

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