Irish Cider

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Magner's

Yeah... that's a tough bar to set, but a good one to aim for. I wish I could pull it off, I try occasionally but never come close and continue to lurk threads like this hoping I might learn how.

We need a member that actually works in a cidery to give us some tips!

 

[Rish]

^^ Magners is great! Just had my first one last week and loved it. Wish I could get anywhere close to making it.

 

[jnesselrode]

^^ Magners is great! Just had my first one last week and loved it. Wish I could get anywhere close to making it.

I’m trying to get closer!

 

[beren]

How long do you let it age? I’ve heard that even mediocre cider is far better after a year or so.

 

[jnesselrode]

How long do you let it age? I’ve heard that even mediocre cider is far better after a year or so.

I definitely think aging helps, and I'd consider it a must.

@bernardsmith and @Miraculix both recommended 12 months earlier in this thread. I did a cider in 2017 and drank the last bottle this year. I wouldn't have purposely waited that long, but the bottle got overlooked. It was fine, but I don't think it had improved much the final couple years.

I'm hoping more seasoned cidermakers will chime in. I've got 3 gallons going right now. I'm going to gift some and would like to advise when to drink it.

 

[jnesselrode]

^^ Magners is great! Just had my first one last week and loved it. Wish I could get anywhere close to making it.

We went to an Irish pub near home last weekend and they had Magner's on tap! Good stuff. First time I've seen it on tap around here, but honestly I haven't been looking.