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Could always have the 2nd tree grafted with a 3rd variety. I'm waiting for it to stop snowing intermittently so I can plant a couple 4x1 cider apple tree from here: https://raintreenursery.com/fruit-trees/4x1-cider-maker-apple-d-hm-gr-hr-kb-mm106-a8504sc

Generally the retailer, but if our distributor gives us stuff too close to the sell-by date they eat the cost. But lump42 is ultimately correct. We'll ignore the tax benefit of losses for this conversation.

What's the process?

Alright, I'm in to try this. The flavors have me intrigued. Recipes for 64/128oz/3 gallon? And how will the kveik yeasts respond to high 50s/low 60s temperatures? This'll be done side by side with cider, which is my real goal here. So running it 'cold'.

I forgot to say this though: Seattle's semi-dry is my go-to "I want some cider but don't want to pay local organic premium nano-cidery prices" cider. Some of their botanicals are decent as well, but I prefer Finnriver's. But, for 3x the price(and a cheaper operation, not being actually in...

Some homebrew shops in apple country partner with orchards. Where they bring in a couple hundred gallons, and you can just fill up carboys there. Alternatively, some orchards will fill the carboys on site. That's for next fall though. That ship has probably sailed already for this season.

Vinegar is a worry, though.

At a pH high enough to recommend that much sulfite: don't both Jolicoeur and Lea recommend lowering the via blending or adding malic acid?

Seattle Semi-Sweet as world class? Really? That's not the local opinion at all. Off the top of my head, Finnriver, Alpenfire, Eaglemont and Dragon's Head are have stuff that's better. Granted, you're paying $7-9 for a 500mL or $15-25 for 750mL then. Seattle Ciders, you pay ~$2-3 for a 16oz...

Thanks for all the replies. 3-12 months bulk aging.

I'm concerned about oxygen permeability for long term bulk storage in buckets, and headspace. Or else, yeah, I'd just go for the cheap bucket route.

And what would the qualifications be for 'best'? It's time to do some shopping, and I'm looking for guidance. If it makes a difference-I'm going to be primarily doing cider, not beer. I'll also be leaving things to bulk age for months(with occasional racking for clarity and to get off the...