Apples to Cider

Make great cider at home with just a few ingredients and minimal equipment--with some help from Stephen Wood and the crew behind Farnum Hill Ciders.

In "Apples to Cider," these cidermakers and their colleagues share decades of experience and a simple philosophy: Cider is all about the apples. Whether you are a home brewer, a home winemaker, or simply a cider lover, you can join the growing community of cidermakers that are reviving this thousand-year-old craft. With these easy-to-follow instructions for first-time cidermakers and advanced techniques for the more experienced, you'll be on your way to making your own delicious cider at home.

Inside you'll find:

Step-by-step instructions for making your first batch of still cider

A guide to tasting cider like a professional

Troubleshooting tips for preventing, diagnosing, and correcting the most common cider flaws

Advanced home cidermaking techniques for sparkling cider, "methode champenoise" cider, French-style "cidre," and ice cider