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Just finished fermenting a 10 Gallon batch of cider. I'm making this one a spiced cider. I added two whole vanilla beans. I didnt cut, slice or scrape the beans. Just threw them into the cider whole. I've read that its not necessary to cut/scrape the beans when you're adding them to...

Hello, I'm set to make 55 gallons of cider this week. I'm looking to back sweeten the cider (this is my first time back sweetenting) when fermentation is complete with 3 gallons of concentrated Apple juice. I am aiming for a 6.9 ABV. If I cold crash the yeast when the cider is at my desired...

I am trying to give my cider a cloudy appearance. I thought about boiling it before primary to make sure the pectins set in. Are there any disadvantages to doing this? Does boiling the cider alter the taste in any way? Also is there any way that I can add pectins after fermantation is complete...

Hello, I am looking to create a semi-sweet, sparkling cider with an ABV of around 9%. I'm using 5 gallons of mill-pressed, unpasteurized cider and will be fermenting in an oak barrel (this is my first time using oak). I am also looking for that authentic cloudy appearance so I'm thinking of...

Hi All, I've been making my own cider from home using already pressed cider from a local mill...which is getting very expensive. All of my friends and family love it so I'm looking to ramp up production a bit in the upcoming months. Can anyone tell me where I can find a commercial cider press...