I’m getting close to having my cider recipe down pat. In fact, I think I’ve finally settled on a name — “Cidre Épicerie.” Simply translated to “Grocery Store Cider,” as all the ingredients (except, perhaps, the yeast) can be purchased at your local grocery store.

For about the first month of bottle conditioning, I was concerned that I might have ruined the batch, as I detected some off-flavor in early sampling. However, since first tasting this batch, the off-flavors have mellowed and the results are have been pretty enjoyable! Continue reading →