Black Fox organic cider from Dunkertons

Black Fox Medium Dry 7% Smelled nice, taste was a bit scrumpy or farmhouse but not overpowering. Very smooth and matched my curry perfectly. Would drink again.   http://dunkertons.co.uk/buying-the-cider/ … Continue reading

Waitrose French Cider

A strong first impression, reddish amber in color. Very light on the bubbles, slight aroma. Went well with my Chinese takeaway. Left a clean taste at the end. Tried to find on the Waitrose website what the alcohol level is … Continue reading

I hate it when I’m right, about the wrong things…

Juat an hour or less after I put the primary fermentators in plastic tubs against the possible seam s[litting or top fizzing off it happened. To the Wild cider version.  The lid could have leaked or the tap not screwed … Continue reading

Amber “white Label”

Pasteurized a batch. Basic process can be found here on the home brew forums: http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f32/easy-stove-top-pasteurizing-pics-193295/ I bought a stock pot and a floating candy thermometer at Meijers to aid in the process. Its Still mostly to start with, but at … Continue reading