cider making
Pressing apples traditionally
Cider making is the process of producing cider—fermented apple juice.
The craft involves pressing apples, extracting juice, and allowing natural or added yeasts to convert sugars to alcohol.
Traditional cider making uses heritage apple varieties chosen for their tannins and acidity: She learned cider making from her grandfather, who had his own orchard.
The term also covers non-alcoholic sweet cider production.
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