Citra Hopped Cider Recipe
After talking about how much I enjoyed my first batch of hopped cider using Cascade hops, several readers suggested that I give a Citra hopped …
Flavor Adjustments
When to Make Fruit Additions – Cider Experiment
While pondering my next batch of hard cider, I thought about an ongoing discussion. Should fruit, berries or any other flavor addition be added to …
Adjusting Hard Cider Acidity (TA) & pH with Malic Acid
Have you ever made a cider that tasted flat and watery that made you feel like you wasted a bunch of time waiting for your …
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How to Make Peach Hard Cider
Apples and peaches taste great together in many drinks and desserts so it would only make sense to blend them for a hard cider! If …
Why Does My Cider Smell Like Sulfur?
Whether you are new to making cider or have many batches under your belt, you have probably popped off the airlock of a fermenter, went …
Non Fermentable Sugars and Sweeteners for Hard Cider
Non fermentable sugars and sweeteners are the solution to a big challenge for the home cider maker. The problem is how to make a sweet …
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How to Stop Cider Fermentation for Sweet Hard Cider
A common question I get from new cider maker’s about making sweet or semi-sweet cider is “how do I stop fermentation of my cider?” This …
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Aging Hard Cider with Oak Chips, Cubes or Spirals
During my last trip overseas, I came across Henry Weston Vintage Oak Aged Cider while I was browsing ciders in Tallinn, Estonia. The Weston Cider …
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Dry Hopped Hard Cider Recipe
The idea for a hopped cider recipe came to me after switching my tap from a pale ale to a fresh hard cider. When I …
How to Add Tannin to Homemade Hard Cider
What Are Tannins? Tannin, or phenolics, are a naturally occurring compound that is found in apples, grapes, and some other fruits. These tannins are responsible …