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Making Cider in France

Posted on October 23, 2009 by Jim C.

Here’s a fun video to watch and learn the small scale cider production method. From apple to cider and the tasting, some very happy cider fans at the end of the video! All around the world the process is much the same, if you want to have a go at making cider to here is [...]

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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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What is a Wassail?

Posted on March 3, 2009 by Jim C.

Wassailing is so ancient that putting a date on when it began has been lost in time. Wassailing however has given birth to other customs such as carol singing, and wishing others good health when drinking. The main purpose of wassailing is to perform a ceremony to protect the trees from evil and to make [...]

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