Author: Andy

Cider apples are different from those we eat. They are higher in tannins and acidity, which gives cider its characteristic astringency. The best cider apples will have a balance of […]

Keeving is an ancient art of making sweet cider, and it’s something that every home brewer should learn. In this blog post we’ll be discussing the history of keeving, what […]

Are you looking to take your hard cider brewing game up a notch? Kegging hard cider is an excellent way to store and serve it. Not only will kegging give […]

When you are brewing cider using fruit juice with low amounts of nutrients, it can sometimes be hard to get a proper fermentation going. Yeast nutrients can help you achieve […]

Making a great hard cider requires more than just good ingredients and technique. Yeast plays an important role in the final product, as it helps to create both flavor and […]

While you can in theory make cider with any fruit that contains juice and sugar, these will not be considered “real” ciders unless they contain a substantial amount of apples […]

Hard cider storage containers come in a variety of materials. For the most part, the best option is glassware, typically bottles, which will be reusable, airtight, and not give off […]

Cider making is not a complicated process, but it does involve a certain amount of waiting time. Especially if you make it from scratch – starting from the apples! The […]

Throughout history, many people actually drank, and still are drinking, their cider in the still form without carbonation. Hard cider that has not undergone secondary bottle fermentation or force carbonation […]