Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsLast Chance | Pub & Cider MillKarmijn De Sonnaville Recipe

Karmijn De Sonnaville Recipe

Time4h
Serves10

The sugar rich, high-acid apple imparts tropical fruit notes to the cider akin to the fruity profile of newer hop varieties popular with brewers —6.9% ABV

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Ingredients

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Cider Ingredients

Method

Cider Preparation Steps

  1. 1

    Prepare the Apples

    Wash and core the apples, then chop them into small pieces. Place the chopped apples in a large fermentation vessel.

  2. 2

    Extract Juice

    Using a juicer or a food processor, extract the juice from the apples and strain it through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a separate container.

  3. 3

    Mix Ingredients

    In the fermentation vessel, combine the apple juice with water and the optional Campden tablets (if using). Allow it to sit for 24 hours to sterilize.

  4. 4

    Add Yeast

    After 24 hours, sprinkle the yeast over the juice mixture and stir gently to combine. If using hops, add them at this stage.

  5. 5

    Ferment the Cider

    Cover the fermentation vessel with an airlock or a clean cloth and let it ferment in a cool, dark place for about 1-2 weeks, or until bubbling stops.

  6. 6

    Bottle the Cider

    Once fermentation is complete, siphon the cider into clean bottles, leaving some space at the top. If desired, add sugar for carbonation.

  7. 7

    Age the Cider

    Seal the bottles and let them age in a cool, dark place for another 2-4 weeks before chilling and enjoying.

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