Citizen's Cider Unified Press Recipe
Local Craft Beer & Cider
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Ingredients
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Cider Ingredients
Beer Ingredients
Method
Cider Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Apples
Wash and chop the fresh apples into quarters, removing the cores.
- 2
Juicing the Apples
In a large pot, combine the chopped apples and water. Bring to a boil and then simmer for about 30 minutes, mashing the apples occasionally to release their juice.
- 3
Strain the Juice
Once the apples are soft, strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a separate bowl to extract the juice.
- 4
- 5
Cool and Ferment
Let the cider cool to room temperature before transferring it to fermentation vessel. Add yeast and seal the vessel with an airlock. Allow it to ferment for 1-2 weeks.
Beer Preparation
- 6
Boil the Water
In a large pot, bring 8 cups of water to a boil.
- 7
Add Malted Barley
Once boiling, remove from heat and add the malted barley. Let it steep for 30 minutes.
- 8
Add Hops
After steeping, bring the mixture back to a boil and add the hops. Boil for an additional 15-20 minutes.
- 9
Cool the Wort
Remove from heat and cool the wort quickly in an ice bath.
- 10
Fermentation
Once cooled, transfer to a fermentation vessel, add yeast, and seal with an airlock. Allow it to ferment for 1-2 weeks.