Best Refractometers for Brewing: My Top Picks in 2025!
Brewing is an art form that requires precision and attention to detail. One crucial aspect of the brewing process is measuring the specific gravity of the wort, which is the […]
Category: Cider
I write about my own experience with cider brewing and answered relevant questions to help new and advanced brewers.
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Adding Tannin to Cider – Full Guide!
As a cider enthusiast, are you looking to enhance the flavor of your homemade brew? Adding tannin to cider can make a significant difference in the taste and mouthfeel of […]
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Best Cider Presses in 2025 (Beginners Guide!)
Whether you’re interested in learning about traditional manual presses or state-of-the-art electric models, this guide has got you covered. We’ll explore some of the features of different types of presses […]
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How to Make Hard Apple Cider at Home (Beginners Guide!)
Brewing your own hard cider at home is a fun and rewarding experience. It allows you to be creative, explore different flavors, save money on store-bought varieties, and gain an […]
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Sweet Hard Cider: Here’s How To Make It!
Brewing hard cider is an art form that takes patience, precision and creativity. Whether you are a novice or experienced brewer, it can be a challenge to retain some of […]
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What Is “Dry Cider”? (Definition + Examples)
Do you know what makes a cider dry? Have you ever wondered why some ciders have a dry finish and others don’t? Essentially, a dry cider is a cider with […]
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How Much Priming Sugar For a One Pint Bottle? (Answered!)
For those who don’t know, a pint is the same as 0.13 gallons or 0.5 liters of your cider, beer or sparkling wine etc. So this is what we will […]
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How Much Priming Sugar Per Litre of Cider?
As a home brewer, you may be wondering how much priming sugar you need to carbonate 0.26 gallons (1 liter) of your cider, beer or sparkling wine. So, how much […]
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Metabisulfite (Campden) In Cider And Wine Brewing
Metabisulfite (known from campden tablets) is a key ingredient in wine and cider brewing. It has been used for centuries to preserve alcoholic beverages by killing wild yeast and bacteria […]
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Does Fermentation Require Oxygen? (Explained!)
Alcohol is produced by yeast only under conditions with low or no oxygen present in a process known as fermentation. Yeast ferments by consuming sugar and converting it into alcohol […]