Jul 14 2026
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Chardonnay Barrel-aged Recipe

Time3h
Serves10

Fermented with a blend of bittersweet cider apples and heirloom desert apples. Aged in Chardonnay barrels and minimally sweetened to highlight the apple—6.9% ABV

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Ingredients

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Cider Ingredients

Method

Cider Brewing Process

  1. 1

    Prepare the Apple Mixture

    Wash and chop the bittersweet cider apples and heirloom desert apples. Combine them in a large fermentation vessel.

  2. 2

    Add Water and Sugar

    Add the water and sugar to the chopped apples in the fermentation vessel. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.

  3. 3

    Pitch the Yeast

    Sprinkle the cider yeast over the apple mixture. Allow it to sit for about 10 minutes before stirring gently to incorporate.

  4. 4

    Fermentation

    Cover the fermentation vessel with a clean cloth and let it sit in a cool, dark place for 1-2 weeks, stirring daily. Monitor the fermentation process until bubbling slows down.

  5. 5

    Barrel Aging

    Once fermentation is complete, transfer the cider into the Chardonnay barrels. Seal and let age for at least 2-3 months to develop flavors.

  6. 6

    Bottling

    After aging, siphon the cider into clean bottles, leaving some headspace at the top. Seal with caps and refrigerate.

  7. 7

    Serving

    Serve chilled and enjoy the unique flavors of the Chardonnay barrel-aged cider, best enjoyed within a year.

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