Real Cidermaking on a Small Scale An Introduction to Producing Cider at Home [Paperback]

Real Cidermaking on a Small Scale will teach you everything you need to know about the process of making hard cider from any kind of apple.Cidermaking is part of a rich tradition that dates back hundreds of years. Now you can make yourself a part of this tradition by becoming an at-home cider maker. Real Cidermaking on a Small Scale will teach you everything you need to know about the process of making hard cider from any kind of apple.Inside, you will learn how to build your own cider press, how to ferment the cider, and how to store it for enjoyment year-round. You will also discover delicious recipes, tips for preserving apple juice that you don't want to ferment, and instructions for making perry, or pear cider.Whether you plan on using apples from the tree in your backyard or from the local supermarket, you are sure to be satisfied with the results. Don't miss your chance to become a cidermaking expert and enjoy the rewards of your labor all year long.IntroductionA word on applesCidermaking HistoryBuilding the PressAn Autumn Day's CidermakingThe Right Mix of ApplesWashing and Preparing the ApplesMilling and Crushing the ApplesPressing the Apple PulpFermentationBlending, Storing, and ServingTroubleshootingDrinks and RecipesPreserving Pure Apple JuiceMaking Cider VinegarAppendix 1: Glossary of TermsAppendix 2: Making PerryAppendix 3: Maloactoc FermentationAppendix 4: Using the HydrometerAppendix 5: Pasteurization and StabilizationAppendix 6: A Note on PatulinAppendix 7: Cleaning/ Sterilizing Wooden VesselsIndexFrom the Backyard to the Kitchen- Easy, Do-It-yourself Cidermaking.There are many reasons the rich tradition of cidermaking endures today. Cidermaking is charminly low-tech, ripe with social and recreational possibilities for families and friends, and, best of all, it yields a delicious drink that can be celebrated though a wide range of recipes. So, it you enjoy hard apple cider, but thought that making it might be too challenging, Real Cidermaking on a lCë