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Orchard lab · Cider

The balanced orchard

Make a cider with some sweetness while keeping the apple profile lively rather than syrupy. Three decisions, each followed by its consequence. No tasting or real ingredients are needed.

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The three decisions

  • Blend the apples

    Which juice blend gives sweetness some structure?

  • Think through fermentation

    What should the finished drink clearly reveal?

  • Final balance

    The finish feels syrupy. What does the tasting panel look for?

Source: BJCP cider guidelines

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