cidermaker
Orchard beverage producer
A cidermaker is someone who produces cider—the fermented alcoholic beverage made from pressed apples.
The term distinguishes craft producers from industrial manufacturers: The cidermaker sources heirloom varieties from local orchards.
In regions where "cider" means unfermented apple juice, cidermaker may refer to producers of either drink.
Gathering mature crops
- fallDescend under gravity
- thanksgivingExpression of grateful praise
- orchardFruit tree plantation
- applesRound tree fruit
crisp · amber · mulled · spiced · cinnamon · nutmeg · clove · bonfire
Requiring immediate attention
- pomaceFruit crushing residue
- mashingCrushing into soft mass
- pulpingConverting to soft mass
- crushCompress with force
millstone · clarification · racking · pasteurize · blending · filtration · sweetening · carbonation
Rough English apple alcohol
Fermenting fungus
- fermentationMicrobial sugar conversion
- bubblesGas-filled liquid spheres
- alcoholIntoxicating hydroxyl compound
- maturationProcess of becoming complete
microorganisms · lactic · sulfites · racking · inoculation · attenuation · flocculation · autolysis
Crisp tree fruit
- harvestGathering mature crops
- pickingAct of selecting
- pruningCutting vegetation for health
- graftingJoining tissues to grow together
scion · rootstock · pollination · varietal · arboriculture · bittersweet · crabapple · heirloom
harvest
Gathering mature crops
- fallDescend under gravity
- thanksgivingExpression of grateful praise
- orchardFruit tree plantation
apples · crisp · amber · mulled · spiced · cinnamon · nutmeg · clove · bonfire · gathering
pressing
Requiring immediate attention
crush · millstone · clarification · racking · pasteurize · blending · filtration · sweetening · carbonation · bottling
scrumpy
Rough English apple alcohol
- perryFermented pear beverage
- applejackSpirit distilled from cider
- sparklingEmitting small bright flashes
still · dry · farmhouse · heritage · cuvée · vintage · blend
yeast
Fermenting fungus
- fermentationMicrobial sugar conversion
- bubblesGas-filled liquid spheres
- alcoholIntoxicating hydroxyl compound
maturation · microorganisms · lactic · sulfites · racking · inoculation · attenuation · flocculation · autolysis · headspace
apple
Crisp tree fruit
grafting · scion · rootstock · pollination · varietal · arboriculture · bittersweet · crabapple · heirloom · windfall
press
Apply force downward
barrel · cask · carboy · demijohn · bottle · keg · bung · spigot · cheesecloth · rack
- food artisansbaker, butcher, cheesemaker, chocolatier, brewer
- food workersbutcher, bartender, server, caterer, chef