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Hello, Fairly new to cider making, on my 3rd batch. Last few years things have been OK. Have a better hope for this year as had a better mix of cider apples. About to take out of secondary. Have not tried to carbonate in the past. Was planning on using normal priming sugar (I have 4...

Hello, At this again and have had some great help in the past and hoping for a bit more to make this year's batch even better. Last year I used "New England" apples - Mac's, Cortlands, Macouns. etc. - all I could get my hands on. No one sold any good Cider apples around me. But gave it...

Hello, looking to make a batch of cider for the second time - last year's came out ok, but did not start with a great choice of apples. So, this year I would like to buy apples that are more specific for cider making. Not a huge selection from my local orchards, but from what I have read...

Started a thread a few weeks back looking for some advice on what type of trees I should plant. Thought I would give an update. First off, let me say that Cummins Nursery was a great help. Tino was quick to get back to me and gave me some good things to think about. So, taking into...

Hello, I was looking to plant a few apple trees for both eating and cider making - sweet and hard. I live in Southeastern New Hampshire in growing zone 5 I have a good spot, but limited in space to only about four trees which still should yield more than enough for my needs. One of the...

Hello, Over the past few years I have made several batches of kit wines and tried making my own cider. The press I bought for the cider (10 quarts or so) was just a bit too small. So I was looking into building my own - as much for the challenge as for the cost savings. I think I have...

Hello, Have made a a half-dozen batches of kit wine and would like to branch out. Recently got a great deal on a small press (you may have seen the post under the equipment forum asking for suggestions on cleaning/sealing). I was thinking about trying to make a batch of hard cider. Found a...

Just bought a wine press at a yard sale. Great condition, no rust, no rot, everything seems to work perfectly. However, wanted to make sure I gave it a good cleaning and if necessary seal the wood with something. Any suggestions as how to best proceed?