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
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Blend the apples
Which juice blend gives sweetness some structure?
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Think through fermentation
What should the finished drink clearly reveal?
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Final balance
The finish feels syrupy. What does the tasting panel look for?
Source: BJCP cider guidelines
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