Cider Basics

Producing cider (hard cider in the US) is as easy or as difficult as you wish to make it. On a basic level, leaving apple juice to ferment naturally in a bucket is pretty much all there is to it, but cider is a drink that deserves a more considered approach. Wine makers wouldn’t dream of treating grapes in such a manner and, as cider makers, nor should we. We’ve been making cider for years and are still experimenting with blends and techniques in the hope of making something extra-special, golden and glorious.