How Do I Get Started ?
It couldn't be easier!
Cider used to be made from the fruit available in the local orchards!
Nowadays we have a greater understanding of the role of bitter sweets and bitter sharps to provide the balance of acidity and tannins, but a flavourful brew can be produced from most apples and we can help you source additional cider apples should you need to complement your own fruit.
How Much Fruit do I need?
For a 25L container you need about 50Kg fruit. This is equivalent to 2 sacks-full of potatoes. We typically have some extra apples "spare" if we need to top up the container, likewise, bring a spare demijohn or two in case your apples are more juicy. We hate seeing juice go to waste!
Please read the Do`s & Don`ts
Your fruit needs to be reasonably clean before it is milled. Where possible and practical pick these by hand rather than collect only the wind-falls. We rinse apples in a water bath before milling, but where possible check fruit as you collect it and discard any rotten apples.
The fruit is then milled to a fine pulp using the "scratter".
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