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No I didn't see any going in. There is a ring of bubbles but no fermentation yet. I might bring it upstairs into a warmer temp to see if it gets it going.

This is an unpasteurized wild fermentation from stayman apples. Does this look normal? Are the brown clumps the start of a vinegar mother?

I am not at the point in which I can use data and analysis as Jacob Marley suggests so I am taste profiling instead. I have several test ciders going now and I am about to implement two 1 gallon batches in which I will use the same press, the same yeast, and left in the same conditions. I am...

There is a place now! Its called Nepenthe and its in the Woodberry area. Nepenthe Homebrew 3600 Clipper Mill Rd #130a Baltimore, MD 21211

WVMJ: Do you know of anymore orchards in WV or VA that sell pressed cider juice like DLC does? I was thinking about going on a tour of the WV and VA areas near Harper's Ferry to look at some land. How are the laws in WV, I have a friend who lives in WV and he says the liquor laws for...

I am not sure. I was told I got the last two but they may have more frozen. Its a very nice blend, excellent taste.

I stopped by last weekend, what a beautiful place. That's exactly where I want to be in 5 years. I was not able to talk to any of the cider makers as they were deep into a fermentation but maybe next time I go. I bought 7 gallons of juice, it was expensive but so far its the only place i...

I have been to Larriland, its a great place. I really like Rock Hill orchards, you can chat with the family that owns the farm, they are good people. I have been to many orchards in the area but none that specialize in cider trees. I will definitely go out to DLC as soon as possible, hopefully...

Thank you Pommeau, appreciate it.

Anyone know orchards that have good cider apples in Maryland? I am trying to figure out what cider varietals grow well here. I am hoping to purchase 2 to 4 year old trees next year for my yard, and eventually buy a small property to start an orchard. So far I have found a cider orchard at...

Has anyone tried fermenting on the skins like you would with wine grapes? I am thinking about mashing my apples, letting them sit in a fermenting bucket and then pressing them after 5 days of primary fermentation on the pomace. Has this worked for anyone? I was looking to update this thread if...