As obsessive cider makers, it’s no surprise that we would claim the apple as the world’s greatest fruit. There’s more to apples than just their magical, fermented juice-bringing properties though; the complex and varied mix of sugars and acids contained within make them the perfect fruit for a multitude of home-brewing projects – whether steeping, brewing, chopping or squeezing.
There are four main categories of apple, all of which can be utilized by the shrewd home brewer.