kenj 131 Posted October 5, 2014 Report Share Posted October 5, 2014 I've really struggled this year to get enough apples together for a decent batch of cider. I usually get snowed in with offers, but this year seems to have been a bad one in my area of Berks and Bucks, with many trees completely bare. I've just started 3 gallons this week and hope to get another batch going, if more apples become available. My blog: http://www.urbanfieldsportsman.com/index.php/cider-making/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
forest of dean redneck 11,588 Posted October 5, 2014 Report Share Posted October 5, 2014 Fella on downsizer forum just made 55 gallon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dewclaw69 484 Posted October 10, 2014 Report Share Posted October 10, 2014 2 gallons on the go here. usually get loads of apples from the neighbour but he seems to have been passing them elsewhere this year. his trees cropped heavy and early too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mole trapper 1,693 Posted October 12, 2014 Report Share Posted October 12, 2014 Started five gallons last night, trying the French keeving method to get a lower abv and dry/med Also got a gallon of raspberry wine going like the clappers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kenj 131 Posted October 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2015 What a difference a year makes. So many free apples about this year. I shoot rabbits in a lady's garden and she lets me have as many apples, as I can carry. Mostly Bramleys and Cox. Last year there were hardly any and had to search the hedge rows for my supply. I've just made 6 gallons of cider and will be back next week for more. She also lets me raid her green house for grapes. Ever tried grape jam? Delicious. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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