Novice brewer - with an inherited apple tree.

[Duronal]

Hello all

I've recently just moved into a new house that has a nice apple tree, I'd like to use the apples this month and turn them into a homemade cider/apple wine/applejack.......(hehe)

I assume i'll have to press, sterilise and bottle the brew. If anyone can suggest a list of equipment or point in the direction of a good shop i'd be very grateful.


If anyone has any extra advice to impart i'd appeciate it


Many Thanks

Duronal.

[Two_Sheds]

is this any help? APPLE WINE Recipe : Whytes Home Wine Equipment

[SarzWix]

Have a look at this thread http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...der_37566.html there's some links on there to some other cider making threads too
The most important bits of kit you'll need are a fermeting bucket (or 2), a tub of steriliser and a long wooden spoon. Also handy; syphon tube, large funnel, plastic sieve, bottles and caps/barrel/sterilised plastic pop bottles.

We get our brewing stuff from either 'Hamstead Brewing Centre' or 'Art of Brewing' website. Both good service but the first is generally cheaper.

[Duronal]

thank you for the link sarwiz.

Does anyone know if you could use the apple wine method of juice extraction to make a cider? Or is the difference between the two methods the concentration of the apple juice?