An Introduction to Cider Making – Half Day
Course Tutor
Alan Berry of Blackmore Vale Cider (read about Alan’s successes in cider making competitions here)
What you will learn
This is a three-hour afternoon session. The session starts at Empire Farm, where Alan introduces you to the basics of making cider – the different types of apples, and the equipment you will need. Then we drive to Alan’s workshop on the other side of the village, where you can see his orchard and equipment. He demonstrates the whole process including the preparation of the fruit, followed by milling and pressing. Everybody has a chance to join in and help. Then we return to the farm for the final Q and A session and afternoon tea and cake.
We will have apples, but if you would like to make cider from your own apples you are welcome to bring them along. When collecting cider apples, you can use windfalls so long as they are just bruised but not rotten. About three carrier bags of apples will be sufficient to fill the hopper so you have a whole batch of your own apples going through the process.
If you would like to take away some cider to finish at home, please bring along a demijohn, fermentation lock and bung (all sterilised), though we will have some here for purchase if you prefer.
Administration
Cider making can get a bit mucky, so we provide aprons. However, you are advised to wear old clothes. Everybody gets to take away a set of notes and some cider to finish at home.
This course starts at 2pm and usually finishes at around 5 pm. The price includes all tuition and refreshments during the afternoon.
We are running a second cider / apple juice making course on Saturday 22 October, 10 – 1 pm . For this course to run we need a minimum attendance of 6 people – if you would like to attend, please drop us an email (shop@empirefarm.co.uk)
Gift Vouchers
You can give a place on this course as a gift or reward. You will be asked for details of the recipient when you add the item to your basket.
We also offer flexible Gift Vouchers for any course.
Saturday 22 October
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| Course Tutor
Alan Berry of Blackmore Vale Cider (read about Alan’s successes in cider making competitions here) What you will learn This is a three-hour afternoon session. The session starts at Empire Farm, where Alan introduces you to the basics of making cider – the different types of apples, and the equipment you will need. Then we drive to Alan’s workshop on the other side of the village, where you can see his orchard and equipment. He demonstrates the whole process including the preparation of the fruit, followed by milling and pressing. Everybody has a chance to join in and help. Then we return to the farm for the final Q and A session and afternoon tea and cake. We will have apples, but if you would like to make cider from your own apples you are welcome to bring them along. When collecting cider apples, you can use windfalls so long as they are just bruised but not rotten. About three carrier bags of apples will be sufficient to fill the hopper so you have a whole batch of your own apples going through the process. If you would like to take away some cider to finish at home, please bring along a demijohn, fermentation lock and bung (all sterilised), though we will have some here for purchase if you prefer.
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Administration
Cider making can get a bit mucky, so we provide aprons. However, you are advised to wear old clothes. Everybody gets to take away a set of notes and some cider to finish at home.
This course starts at 2pm and usually finishes at around 5 pm. The price includes all tuition and refreshments during the afternoon.
We are running a second cider / apple juice making course on Saturday 22 October, 10 – 1 pm . For this course to run we need a minimum attendance of 6 people – if you would like to attend, please drop us an email (shop@empirefarm.co.uk)
Gift Vouchers
You can give a place on this course as a gift or reward. You will be asked for details of the recipient when you add the item to your basket.
We also offer flexible Gift Vouchers for any course.
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