The New Cider Maker's Handbook

"I¿ve caught the cider bug, and I¿ve caught it bad. You too? Then seek out this book without delay. The New Cider Maker¿s Handbook is like having all your birthdays come at once for hard cider geeks like us. From the choosing the right apples and building your own cider press to measuring cider¿s alcohol content and adjusting the final sweetness, it¿s all right here."¿The Kitchn

All around the world, the public¿s taste for fermented cider has been growing more rapidly than at any time in the past 150 years. And with the growing interest in locally grown and artisanal foods, many new cideries are springing up all over North America, often started up by passionate amateurs who want to take their cider to the next level as small-scale craft producers.

To make the very best cider¿whether for yourself, your family, and friends or for market¿you first need a deep understanding of the processes involved, and the ar