How to make (Hard) Cider from grocery store ingredients.
Why am I writing “hard” in parenthesis? Well, that is because we have an international audience and in some parts of the world an alcoholic beverage made from fermenting apples is called Cider and in other parts of the world it is called Hard Cider. We don’t make the rules here. We just try our best to speak in a format that everyone can understand. Thank you for understanding.
Anyway, back to the good stuff; how to make this refreshing beverage. Every ingredient we used can be purchased at your local grocer. Apples, juice, yeast… and you know what? It’s actually REALLY good. Sometimes getting back to basics is the best way to make something. We created a complex, rich flavorful cider with minimal ingredients… well, aside from apples, lol.
Ingredients
Mixed Apples, we used one of each Honey Crisp, Granny Smith, Gala Honey Bear, Fuji, Gala, Ambrosia Gold and one mystery apple
1 Gallon (3.785 liters) Apple Juice Lakewood Organic Pure: https://amzn.to/46AGLDh
1 teaspoon Bread Yeast: https://amzn.to/3PXa3Fd
1 Black Tea Bag steeped 5 minutes
Additions
Back Sweeten with Erythritol to 1.010 specific gravity reading: https://amzn.to/3M3CGzk
42 grams Sugar
“Insurance” Yeast
Tools We Use
Stirring Paddle: https://amzn.to/3QinuAM
Star San: https://amzn.to/3rTvnmR
Little Big Mouth Bubbler: https://www.northernbrewer.com/products/little-big-mouth-bubbler
Stainless Steel Skimmer Spoon: https://amzn.to/3rQWjDI
Hydrometer Kit: https://amzn.to/48SPDpg
Baster: https://amzn.to/45wuYEE
Half Sheet Baking Pan: https://amzn.to/45B3NZk
Our Favorite Pitcher: https://amzn.to/3QgP7Kt
Auto Siphon: https://amzn.to/3rUj7mg
Belgian Tasting Glasses: https://amzn.to/3Fg9Vvq
Swing Top Beer Bottles, Amber: https://amzn.to/46NTwdw
Swing Top Beer Bottles, Clear: https://amzn.to/3ZWwMWo
CSB Glasses: https://city-steading.com/product/city-steading-brews-stemless-wine-glass/
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