Tag Archives: cider production
Basic Equipment for Cider Making
Posted on August 7, 2009 by Jim C.
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
Posted on July 23, 2009 by Jim C.
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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Cider Pressing Video at The New York Botanical Garden
Posted on March 3, 2009 by Jim C.
This is a video showing how our friends at the New York Botanical Garden make their cider, known as ‘Hard Cider’ in America. More videos of cider making coming in the next few months, roll on Autumn! It’s looking like a bumper crop for 2009.
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How is Cider made?
Posted on February 18, 2009 by Jim C.
Cider making has long been a traditional countryside craft, that involves years of experience to get the correct blend of apples for a great tasting cider The production process for making real cider is simple, and has remained unchanged for centuries: Select apples, press them, ferment slowly in barrels over the winter and by early [...]
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Cider Books
Posted on February 17, 2009 by Jim C.
Recommended Reading about Cider making and enjoying everything related to apples. Golden Fire: The Story of Cider Until now no one has attempted to unravel the many myths, legends, and misconceptions that surround its origins and development to present a factual narrative history. Is cider, as legend has it, the oldest alcoholic drink of them [...]
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Real Cider Elsewhere
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