Apple Pressing and Cider Making
Together in the woodlands we will work in groups to chop, crush and press enough apples to provide the juice for each participant to begin their own cider production. We will provide apples, machinery and refreshments but we ask that everyone aims to bring at least two bags of apples – to add to the general pot to ensure everyone gets a good amount of juice.
We will begin with Jason and Rob discussing the process of cider making and some of the options and flavours you can aim for and the management and timing requirements. Jason and Rob are cider enthusiasts but do not profess to be experts. They have pressed apples and made cider for many years and have had a lot of fun doing so. They hope to be able to guide you in your cider making journey.
The process for juicing involves;
- Chopping the apples
- Pulping – using a scratter
- Juicing – using a press
- Sieving and bottling the juice
- After this sugars and yeast can be added for different results. This is the part that you will do once you take your juice home.
Included:
Apple juice, sterilising tablet, cotton bud, yeast portion and two cider tastings.
Pay what you can bar:
This workshop will be a busy and jolly event. There will be a fire to stand around and music playing and hopefully good weather – with a canopy in case of bad weather. We will have a bar providing different ciders to enjoy and a selection of home-baked apple treats among other delicious goodies. The aim is to work hard making the juice and to enjoy this with friends old and new people.
Need to bring:
2 bags of apples. Apples can be collected from gardens, parks and the downs. All apples are good – cooking apples also add good flavour balance.
Clean containers with lids to take apple juice away in.
You will need to consider how you will carry your juice home.
