Where to Source Bulk Raw Cider - MA

[sixdouble532one]

As we get into fall I'm going to try my second attempt at hard cider. I tried doing so in February this year, with Bolton Orchards cider, but wasn't able to get any without preservatives. (It didn't come out right, and tasted of chemicals.) I have seen a few other threads discussing where to source raw cider for fermenting but wasn't able to locate any posted recently so I wanted to reach out to the community again. I would really like to buy in bulk (10-20gal) but haven't had any luck finding an orchard that will sell raw in that amount. Has anyone had any luck? I am located south of Boston but am willing to take a drive if I can find the right supply source.

 

[revkev6]

I am out of the springfield area. I have found a couple orchards here that only sell raw cider. no preservatives, nonpasteurized.

one is outlook farms in westhampton ma. http://www.outlookfarm.com/

the other is Riiska brook orchard in Sandisfield. http://www.riiskabrookorchard.com/

there is an orchard I read about called Echo Hill, in monson that would be a little closer to you that makes their own wine and hard cider. They may be worth a call although I'm not sure if they have a press or what they sell.

I was up at outlook farm last weekend and they hadn't started pressing yet. I'm sure they will have started by this weekend as they have a festival going with a BBQ this sunday.

 

[CvilleKevin]

http://www.orangepippin.com/orchards/united-states/massachusetts

 

[revkev6]

interesting that the link you supplied doesnt show the two orchards i mentioned

 

[CvilleKevin]

interesting that the link you supplied doesnt show the two orchards i mentioned

Yeah, they are missing a couple around me also, although they have most of them. If the orchards you are talking to want to get listed, they can do so via this link

http://www.orangepippin.com/orchardregistration.aspx