Apples to Cider: How to Make Cider at Home

Make great cider at home with just a few ingredients and minimal equipment—with some help from Stephen Wood and the crew behind Farnum Hill Ciders.

In Apples to Cider, these cidermakers and their colleagues share decades of experience and a simple philosophy: Cider is all about the apples. Whether you are a home brewer, a home winemaker, or simply a cider lover, you can join the growing community of cidermakers that are reviving this thousand-year-old craft. With these easy-to-follow instructions for first-time cidermakers and advanced techniques for the more experienced, you'll be on your way to making your own delicious cider at home.

Inside you'll find:

Step-by-step instructions for making your first batch of still cider

A guide to tasting cider like a professional

Troubleshooting tips for preventing, diagnosing, and correcting the most common cider flaws

Advanced home cidermaking techniques for sparkling cider, methode champenoise cider, French-style cidre, and ice cider