Cider, Hard and Sweet: History, Traditions, and Making Your Own
In this richly informative and entertaining book, Ben Watson explores the cultural and historical roots of cider. He introduces us to its different styles—draft, farmhouse, French, New England, and sparkling—and also covers other apple products, like apple wine, apple juice, cider vinegar, and Calvados.

Cider is the new thing in today’s drinking world, even though it’s been around for centuries. In spite of its long and colorful history, cider has remained relatively underappreciated by the American public. The purchase in 2012 of a Vermont-based cidermaker for over $300 million signaled that this is all likely to change very soon. Richly informative and entertaining, Cider, Hard and Sweet is your go-to source for everything related to apples, cider, and ciderm aking. It includes great information on apple varieties, cidermaking basics, barrel fermentation, and recipes for cooking with cider—with instructions for making boiled cider and cider jelly, and recipes for dishes with cider braises and marinades. It also teaches readers how to recognize a good cider and takes you from buying store-bought to making the genuine article at home.
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Cider, Hard and Sweet: History, Traditions, and Making Your Own
In this richly informative and entertaining book, Ben Watson explores the cultural and historical roots of cider. He introduces us to its different styles—draft, farmhouse, French, New England, and sparkling—and also covers other apple products, like apple wine, apple juice, cider vinegar, and Calvados.

Cider is the new thing in today’s drinking world, even though it’s been around for centuries. In spite of its long and colorful history, cider has remained relatively underappreciated by the American public. The purchase in 2012 of a Vermont-based cidermaker for over $300 million signaled that this is all likely to change very soon. Richly informative and entertaining, Cider, Hard and Sweet is your go-to source for everything related to apples, cider, and ciderm aking. It includes great information on apple varieties, cidermaking basics, barrel fermentation, and recipes for cooking with cider—with instructions for making boiled cider and cider jelly, and recipes for dishes with cider braises and marinades. It also teaches readers how to recognize a good cider and takes you from buying store-bought to making the genuine article at home.
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Cider, Hard and Sweet: History, Traditions, and Making Your Own

Cider, Hard and Sweet: History, Traditions, and Making Your Own

by Ben Watson
Cider, Hard and Sweet: History, Traditions, and Making Your Own

Cider, Hard and Sweet: History, Traditions, and Making Your Own

by Ben Watson

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Overview

In this richly informative and entertaining book, Ben Watson explores the cultural and historical roots of cider. He introduces us to its different styles—draft, farmhouse, French, New England, and sparkling—and also covers other apple products, like apple wine, apple juice, cider vinegar, and Calvados.

Cider is the new thing in today’s drinking world, even though it’s been around for centuries. In spite of its long and colorful history, cider has remained relatively underappreciated by the American public. The purchase in 2012 of a Vermont-based cidermaker for over $300 million signaled that this is all likely to change very soon. Richly informative and entertaining, Cider, Hard and Sweet is your go-to source for everything related to apples, cider, and ciderm aking. It includes great information on apple varieties, cidermaking basics, barrel fermentation, and recipes for cooking with cider—with instructions for making boiled cider and cider jelly, and recipes for dishes with cider braises and marinades. It also teaches readers how to recognize a good cider and takes you from buying store-bought to making the genuine article at home.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781581572070
Publisher: Countryman Press, The
Publication date: 09/02/2013
Edition description: Third Edition
Pages: 210
Product dimensions: 6.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Ben Watson is editor-at-large for Chelsea Green Publishing and a longtime supporter and writer about the Slow Food Movement. He lives in Francestown, NH.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments 8

Preface to the Third Edition 9

Introduction 11

Chapter 1 The History of Cider 15

Chapter 2 Apple Varieties for Cider 31

Chapter 3 Swatt Cider: From Tree to Juice 51

Chapter 4 Hard Cider: From Juice to Bottle 73

Chapter 5 Cider Styles and Traditions 95

Chapter 6 Tasting and Evaluating Cider 109

Chapter 7 Perry, or Pear Cider 123

Chapter 8 Stronger Waters: Cider Vinegar and Spirits 131

Chapter 9 Cooking with Cider 145

Chapter 10 Cidermaking: Beyond the Basics 169

Appendix 184

Resources 187

Notes 195

Bibliography 197

Index 201

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