Halex
New Member
Hey there! Im completely brand new to brewing and Ive decided that I would like to make some hard cider as Ive been enjoying it for quite some time now. My preferred brand is Strongbow so Im hoping to make a good dry cider that still has lots of flavor.
Right now Im starting with absolutely NOTHING. I have found a cider mill in Kansas that will sell raw cider (no preservatives or pasteurization) by the gallon so long as you bring your own container. I have also found a homebrew shop here in Kansas City that sells starter kits and I have also found MANY online. They say that what you use can greatly affect the ourcome of the brew so I want to make sure I get something that will make sure I dont end up with 5 gallons of swill.
Right now the only actual purchase Ive made is the book Cider: Making, Using & Enjoying Sweet & Hard Cider, Third Edition. And Im hoping that will give me some insight so I dont sound too much like a dumb rookie around here. Though in the mean time, what would you guys recommend as a good starter kit for cider? What should I avoid? Can you guys recommend a good recipe for a good dry cider?
Right now Im starting with absolutely NOTHING. I have found a cider mill in Kansas that will sell raw cider (no preservatives or pasteurization) by the gallon so long as you bring your own container. I have also found a homebrew shop here in Kansas City that sells starter kits and I have also found MANY online. They say that what you use can greatly affect the ourcome of the brew so I want to make sure I get something that will make sure I dont end up with 5 gallons of swill.
Right now the only actual purchase Ive made is the book Cider: Making, Using & Enjoying Sweet & Hard Cider, Third Edition. And Im hoping that will give me some insight so I dont sound too much like a dumb rookie around here. Though in the mean time, what would you guys recommend as a good starter kit for cider? What should I avoid? Can you guys recommend a good recipe for a good dry cider?