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Aug 22, 2017 | ISBN 9781607749684

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Praise

 “Beyond Modern Cider’s clear instruction is a beautiful array of recipes, both traditional and ingeniously new, that showcase just versatile home brews can be.”
 —JENNY MCGRUTHER, AUTHOR OF NOURISHED KITCHEN

“I never knew how much I wanted to make cider until I read this book. Now that I know how easy it is, it’s become an obsession.”
AKI KAMOZAWA, AUTHOR OF IDEAS IN FOOD

“ Whether you’re completely new to cider or you’re an absolute fanatic looking to up your cider-making game, Emma Christensen’s written a recipe that’ll get you excited for your next (or first) batch. From choosing the perfect blend of apples to re-creating traditional styles to spicing your cider into something truly funky, Modern Cider  lets cider be as simple as you like and as creative as you can imagine.”
—STEPHEN VALAND, CO-OWNER AND FOUNDER OF BROOKLYN BREW SHOP

“Emma Christensen has assembled a trove of wisdom about the
art of cider making. She not only covers the techniques of making cider but also connects them to the flavors aspiring cider makers will want to reproduce. And true to its name, Modern Cider delves into the myriad innovations that have sparked the American cider revival; this is the most extensive, fact-filled, and user-friendly guide to cider making out there.”
—JEFF ALWORTH, AUTHOR OF CIDER MADE SIMPLE

“I wish there had been a resource as informative as Modern Cider when I first started making cider at home. This is a great tool for cider and DIY enthusiasts looking to hone their craft, and it raises awareness about the cider world overall—especially the importance of using high-quality apples with intention.”
—RYAN BURK, HEAD CIDER MAKER at ANGRY ORCHARD

“This is a bumper crop of unique and approachable recipes for budding home cider makers. Since it can be difficult to source distinctive apples, the tips on using Brettanomyces yeast and Lactobacillus culture are especially helpful for adding character and complexity.”
­—ERIC WEST, DIRECTOR OF THE GREAT LAKES  INTERNATIONAL CIDER AND PERRY COMPETITION

Table Of Contents

contents

introduction // 1 

turning apples into juice // 7 
setting up your cider house // 23 
turning juice into cider // 37 

beginner ciders // 63 
Basic Apple Cider // 64 
A Touch Sweet Cider // 66 
Supermarket Cider // 67 
Better Supermarket Cider // 69 
Farmers’ Market Cider // 70 
Old Granny Fresh-Pressed Cider // 72 
Single-Variety Fresh-Pressed Cider // 73 
Traditional Fresh-Pressed Cider // 75 

the cider family // 77 

Perry (Pear Cider) // 78 
Cyser (Honey Cider) // 80 
Vanilla Perry // 81 
Black Currant Perry // 83 
Buckwheat Cyser // 84 
Perry Cyser // 85 
Crisp Sparkling Cyser // 86 

modern ciders // 89 

Black and Blueberry Cider // 90 
Pineapple-Coconut Cider // 92 
Smoky BBQ Apple-Pear Cider // 93 
Cherry-Pomegranate Cider // 95 
Spiced Winter Cider // 96 
Ruby Red Grapefruit Cider // 99 
Cider de Jamaica (Hibiscus Cider) // 100 
Dark and Stormy Cider // 102

ciders for beer lovers // 105 
Dry-Hopped West Coast IPC: India Pale Cider // 106 
Dry-Hopped English ESC: Extra-Special Cider // 108 
Belgian Trappist-Style Cider // 109 
Belgian Wit-Perry // 111 
Berliner Cider-Weisse // 112 
Bourbon Barrel–Aged Cider // 114 
Apple Pilsner // 117 

soft ciders // 119 

Sweet Drinking Cider // 120 
Sparkling Apple Juice // 122 
Sparkling Cran-Apple Juice // 124 
Sparkling Grape-Apple Juice // 125 
Real Cider Vinegar // 127 
Apple Scrap Cider Vinegar // 128 
Spiced Apple Shrub // 131 
Dragon’s Breath Fire Cider Vinegar // 132 

apple wines // 135 
Crisp Apple Table Wine // 136 
Golden Delicious Apple Chardonnay // 139 
Snozzberry Rosé // 140 
Apple Pie Dessert Wine // 141 
Pear Champagne // 143 
Fig and Honey Dessert Cyser // 146 
Elderflower-Pear Dessert Wine // 149 

traditional ciders // 151 

Traditional Farmhouse Cider // 152 
Cheater’s Farmhouse Cider // 154 
English-Style Cider // 155 
Spanish-Style Sidra // 158 
Colonial New England–Style Cider // 160 
French-Style Cidre Doux (Sweet Cider) // 163 
Cheater’s Cidre Doux (Sweet Cider) // 164

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