Checkley Brook Cyder

Nice to be of help. Got an email from Owestry

HI Ed Cyder Time !!!!!!!!!!

I have bottled One Drum, It seemed to finish before the others Which I find strange because I blended them all the same back in October when I had four different sorts of different apple juice.

Its cloudy and has a slight pinkish/ orangey tint. Its taste ok . Dry first taste but then there's something else going on a more neutral taste not sweet.

I don't think it will win any prizes ,but its not unpleasant . If you are up any time I would valve your professional opinion It may help me improve this years brew

Thanks for all your help

my reply

Glad the cider has turned out drinkable! I find all my cyders finish at different times although they are pressed at the same time and contain different fruit! Must be due to how vigourous the yeast is I suppose. There is nothing wrong with cloudy cyder - some clear some do not. some of my cyder was bright orange last year. Cyder comes in all shades of many colours from green to red! If you are getting other taste after the dry it should mean the cyder has matured properly which is good news. I will let you know if I am around Owestry at all. I would love to try your cyder!

Coming soon.. Breton cider of should I say cidre reviews from my recent holiday in Brittany.

Herefordshire Cider at Checkley Brook