Real Cidermaking on a Small Scale: An Introduction to Producing Cider at Home - Softcover

Michael Pooley; John Lomax

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1565236041 ISBN 13: 9781565236042

Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing, 2011

Synopsis

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.

About this title

About the Author

Michael Pooley and John Lomax have been cidermakers for more than twenty years. During this time, their teaching courses and demonstrations of the craft at venues throughout the UK have acquired a national reputation. In this comprehensive book on the subject, they have combined their experience and expertise to produce a clear accessible text for both the amateur and the would-be professional cidermaker.

John Lomax and Michael Pooley have been cidermakers for more than twenty years. During this time, their teaching courses and demonstrations of the craft at venues throughout the UK have acquired a national reputation. In this comprehensive book on the subject, they have combined their experience and expertise to produce a clear accessible text for both the amateur and the would-be professional cidermaker.

From the Back Cover

From 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 Small Scale will teach you everything you need to know about this fun and satisfying activity. With information covering all the steps of cidermaking-from building your own cider press to properly storing your cider for year-round enjoyment- Real Cidermaking on a Small Scale explains the entire process in an easy-to-understand format. Also included is a helpful glossary of terms, a selection of troubleshooting tips, and a collection of recipes for tasty drinks and flavorful marinades. Whether using apples grown on a tree in the backyard or purchased from the local market, you'll discover how easy and fun it is to transform them into delicious cider. Best of all, by particpating in cidermaking, you'll not only be sharing a glass of cider with family and friends, but sharing the joy of an ancient rural craft as well.

Edition details

• Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1565236041
• ISBN 13: 9781565236042
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 112