Making Your Own Cider

Using Your Apples and Pears to Make Cider

With the Cider Season nearly upon us it's just the right time to start thinking about the process of making cider and what you'll need to do to get the best results.

If you're new to cider making, we have many guides and video's (see below) that will help you to get started. While you still have the time you'll probably find it worth your while to go through some of them so that you can make an informed decision of what equipment you'll need. In fact, we have some very nice bundles set up on our website which are ideal for beginners because they include everything you'll need by way of equipment and consumables (except the fruit) to get you started in cider production.

Remember it's not all about apples! Over recent years the pear ciders have become popular and produce a very tasty alternative to the traditional apple cider. Naturally, if you're growing both apples and pears you can combine the fruits.

If you haven't got fruit trees, all is not lost, you could still have a go at cider making using a kit. We've developed over the last few years a great range of ciders kits. These are also available as 'starter packs', giving you all the necessary bits and pieces you need to get you started making your own cider using kits. See more details here.