Cyder (fermented from apples) and perry (from pears) are amongst the oldest drinks produced in the UK.  As world leader, Britain is the largest cyder making country in the world and has a marvelous tradition and heritage associated with the products.  (Cyder is the term for the first pressing with nothing added;  cider is made by adding up to ten times water to the volume of apple pomage.)This one-day course is suitable for beginners, for those interested in making cider or perry at home and for anyone with an interest in these unique, versatile and tasty products. COURSE  AVAILABILITY:  BOTH  COURSES FULL (18.6.10)

Course content:

History, heritage and traditions of cider making
Types and use of apples & pears
Choice and care of equipment
Milling and pressing of apples & pears
Fermentation & Maturation
Blending & bottling

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Students'  comments:

• Learnt more about cider making than I thought I knew.  Venue - excellent.  Course content very thorough and well organised.
• Very helpful, gave me much more confidence and answered many questions.
• Very impressed overall - many thanks.
• Very enjoyable - thank you.
• Terrific venue, lovely spot for any course.  Really well looked after - lovely lunch.
I just wanted to email to say how much we enjoyed the course – we have great ideas now for going and taking over the garage to start brewing our own!

Putting the apples through the
pulveriser.





















Using the apple press.
























Bottling and ....




















tasting!