Pub Cider Recipe

Cider Brewing Directions

1. 1

   Prepare the Apples

   Wash and core the bittersweet and dessert apples. Cut them into small pieces and place them into a large fermentation vessel.

2. 2

   Extract Juice

   Use a cider press or juicer to extract the juice from the apple pieces. Collect the juice in a clean container.

3. 3

   Mix Ingredients

   In a separate container, mix the extracted apple juice with water and beet sugar until the sugar is dissolved. If using, crush the Campden tablets and add them to the mixture for sanitation.

4. 4

   Add Yeast

   Once the juice mixture has cooled to room temperature, sprinkle the yeast over the surface and gently stir to incorporate.

5. 5

   Fermentation

   Cover the fermentation vessel with an airlock and let it sit in a cool, dark place for 1-2 weeks, allowing fermentation to occur. Check for bubbles in the airlock to confirm fermentation.

6. 6

   Bottling

   After fermentation has slowed, siphon the cider into clean bottles, leaving some space at the top. Seal the bottles with caps or corks.

7. 7

   Aging

   Store the bottles upright in a cool, dark area for an additional 2-4 weeks to carbonate and age the cider.

8. 8

   Enjoy

   Once aged, chill the cider in the refrigerator and serve it cold. Enjoy your homemade pub cider!