Sr_X
New Member
Hello there.
I am absolutely new to the brewing world, however I would ardently like to prepare my own cider. Short story, I lived on a country where finding cider was easy, and then after a few years, the situation changed and the country where I am located now has a lot of fruits, but definitely no cider (not at all). Since my background is more related with soil science rather than food and beverages, I have to appeal to the kindness of the brewing community, looking for some advice.
In short, how do I start? I am not looking for specific and detailed answers (not closed to them, though), I am rather looking for some tips to guide my first steps in this endeavour. I have seen that the cider industry in this country does not exist, hence the equipment is very hard to get. I might be able to get some equipment for beer brewing (which is very popular here, nowadays), however nothing specific for cider brewing. I know that some of the equipment can be used and that is what I plan to do, however I would not like to waste my resources vainly.
Any information about dimensioning and basic calculations is welcome, I know the basic process, with information I found on-line, however I would like to know something more, from experts.
Thanks and cheers!
Regards from Ecuador.
I am absolutely new to the brewing world, however I would ardently like to prepare my own cider. Short story, I lived on a country where finding cider was easy, and then after a few years, the situation changed and the country where I am located now has a lot of fruits, but definitely no cider (not at all). Since my background is more related with soil science rather than food and beverages, I have to appeal to the kindness of the brewing community, looking for some advice.
In short, how do I start? I am not looking for specific and detailed answers (not closed to them, though), I am rather looking for some tips to guide my first steps in this endeavour. I have seen that the cider industry in this country does not exist, hence the equipment is very hard to get. I might be able to get some equipment for beer brewing (which is very popular here, nowadays), however nothing specific for cider brewing. I know that some of the equipment can be used and that is what I plan to do, however I would not like to waste my resources vainly.
Any information about dimensioning and basic calculations is welcome, I know the basic process, with information I found on-line, however I would like to know something more, from experts.
Thanks and cheers!
Regards from Ecuador.