Here we are using a 18 liter cider press. this is for small scale pressing. Hope you enjoy.
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VIDEO: How to Make Cider at home
Here we are using a 18 liter cider press. this is for small scale pressing. Hope you enjoy.
You can buy a similar one here: US: http://amzn.to/1I0fJHx UK: http://amzn.to/1FTaU2i (Affiliated)
I hope the basher/fence post is not made from tanalised timber.
Is this likely to blow my head off or is there a rule of thumb as to how strong in terms of alcohol you make it? Can’t wait to try it.
I got the gear to make wine from my grape vine a few years back. Manage around 38ltrs but it all spoiled. I was heartbroken so next I’m trying the cider and your video has definitely spurred me on. Less complicated than wine making.
Would mixing in some blackberries or strawberries be ok or could that spoil it. Im not sure how mixed fruit ciders are actually made. Thanks
best video about cider,thx for this.
True British style… no Bullshit. Cuts to the chase .. love it mate ..
Thank you. Im going to try to do some unripe apples and mix them with ripe apples.
Twll din what??
Great simple approach, I have looked at tons of videos about cider and this is the best, thanks.
That post looks like it is treated against rot. Hmm not sure about that . Othwise a great simple informative video. Thank you.
I only have access to normal apples i.e. non cider apples, and have been making cider your way the last 2 years , however , it is very bland and virtually tasteless , is there any way to give it some added flavour? I use 70% eating apples 20% cooking apples and 10% crab , I check the acidity etc but is so insipid it is not wort the effort of making it.
I’m a novice at cider making. I have read that you need Camden tablets and yeast nutrient but you don’t appear to have used any ! I don’t know how to use the airlock or how to fill it with water so can you show this when you update the video next time?
Would adding sugar to the pulp before adding yeast help sweeten the cider or would that just give the yeast more to feast on ?
I found the video very helpful indeed.
Do you need to clean that press right away because of fruit acid a that metal thread contact or not? Tnx
Can you use 100% cooking apples, maybe add some extra sugar the juice?
thank you so much!!!
How do you sterilise the press? and Masher
You just need
Apple's
Water
Sugar
Yeast
Hey there
Is the fence post treated with preservative.surely that's toxic??
Good stuff
me gonna plant some apple trees now. lol.
but seriously, this is without a doubt the first cider vid i've seen that gives very clear instructions from start to finish, and doesn't say things like "check this other video for more details on this or that" and doesn't try to herd viewers to a commercial site to buy unnecessary products that complicate the process.
i'd give you a pound or three just for this demystified version, except we're a few thousand miles away and i won't send money in the mail. i guess a simple thank you is the best i can offer.
Huw what apples did you use ?
If say you wanted to add cinnamon stick or all spice and vanilla to flavor a apple pie wine or hard cider. When do you add it in. Before? After? Last 30 days? Also Does it mess with fermentation? Creat something dangerous? If added in the days of fermentation does it stop and kill the yeast. Not enough info out there lol. Have apple trees near us and made apple cider. It was amazing. Like to start a hobby after watching your video.
Thanks Huw -All your videos are brilliant currently working through how to make your own planters and compost bins and found this
Brilliant !! Thanks from MAINE , USA
Lol you poor English… not allowed to have a proper sized knife
we found that bashing with the post was actually faster than using the grinder, but of course more physical exertion, but not too much exertion that we couldn't crush 400 pounds… so worth the try if you are thinking about it! Cheers! Love the channel!
Fantastic intro to cider making. Just one question, if I'm looking for a carbonated cider, do I seal it tight right after bottling it?
The nice thing about any homemade alcoholic beverage is no hangover as long as you don’t overindulge. It’s all the chemicals used for quick fermentation in mass produced store bought beverages that causes it.
Hi, does not leaving it on the sediment for so long not give it off flavours? I take mine off the dead yeast soon as it drops to 1. cheers