Kopparberg Cherry Cider 15x500ml bottles

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This cider comes in a 4.9L box - so don't forget to Mix and match - great for sharing or for a party!

Lastly, the spices that really make this recipe sing include cinnamon, cloves and star anise. They just give it the Spiced Cherry Apple Cider that truly cozy, charming fall flavor. Sandford Orchards takes a fresh, natural and low impact approach to producing cider. Combining tradition and innovation, Sandford Orchards produces an award-winning range of core session, traditional, fine and fruit ciders.Sugar: Additional sugar may be added to enhance the fermentation process and increase the alcohol content. This is optional and depends on personal preference. It's recommended to use a non-fermentable sugar, such as lactose or maltodextrin, if you want to retain some sweetness in the final cider. Barny Butterfield, Chief Cidermaker at Sandford Orchards comments: “We wanted to expand our range of fruit flavoured ciders and we were looking for an English fruit to complement our English cider apples. I was reading up about the history of cider and came across a mention of Mazzard cherries being added to cider in the sixteenth century. Inspired by this, we created our own version and it seems those old cider makers knew what they were doing. We are delighted with our Wilde Cherry cider, our new interpretation of their old idea!’ To make a cherry cider I have experimented with adding cherries at the beginning of the ferment, toward the end of the ferment, and a mixture of both, adding cherries at the beginning and toward the end. I seem to get better cherry flavor by adding the cherries toward the end of the ferment, so that is what will happen in this recipe. Availability and cost of fresh cherries rule them out for many people, but there are other options available.

Feel free to try adding other fruit to this if you want too! Cranberries and pears would also be lovely. It's important to note that the specific quantities of the ingredients will vary depending on the recipe you're following. Make sure to follow a trusted recipe and adjust the ingredients accordingly for the desired taste and sweetness level. What Does Cherry Cider Taste Like? When it comes to making the Cherry Apple Cider, there’s frankly not much to it. However you will need a large slow cooker. One that can hold at least a gallon of apple cider. I have an older version of this one { HERE} and we’ve had it for years now. I love the new version because the lid on it makes it easier to carry! I might have to update mine to this new version. Conditioning: For optimal flavor development, let the bottled cider condition for at least 1-2 weeks in a cool, dark place. This will allow the carbonation to further develop and the flavors to mellow.

A quality cider with an Italian twist! This cider is crafted with our award winning Autumn Orchard traditional cider with a natural twist of Morello cherry with the subtle flavour of Amaretto almonds! Its a delightfully refreshing medium cider with none of the sugary cloying taste often associated with big brand ciders. But you don’t have to wait for fresh cherries; you can use frozen cherries or tart cherry juice available at many grocery stores.

Bottling: Once the desired flavor and carbonation level is achieved, it's time to bottle your cherry cider. Use sanitized bottles and a siphoning tube to transfer the cider from the fermentation vessel to the bottles, being careful not to disturb any sediment. Seal the bottles tightly with sanitized caps or corks. You can also make this ahead of time and serve it cold. In that case, remove all the fruit, and let the cider come down in temperature before storing. Store it in an airtight pitcher in the refrigerator. Something like this { HERE} would work really well and I love that it’s a glass container. This one { HERE} is really nice too and it says it’s heat resistant so you could add the liquid to it when it’s luke warm.The challenge with store bought juice is often finding a way to create a balanced hard cider with it. Because of this challenge, I initially made quite a number of adjunct ciders. Adjunct ciders are those made with other fruits, spices, herbs, vegetables, or anything that would augment the flavor of your cider, like oak. The possibilities are truly endless and if you live somewhere that doesn’t have cider apples available for blending, adjuncts make a great alternative. They allow you to balance what will generally be a one dimensional acidic cider with other flavors and tasting elements. One of my favorite early adjuncts was cherry. To be more specific, it was tart cherry. I tried both sweet and tart cherry juice but always found the tart to add that cherry flavor I was seeking in my hard cider. Apple Juice: The base of cherry cider is typically apple juice. You can use fresh apple juice or store-bought apple juice without any additives. Make sure the apple juice is free from preservatives, as these can hinder the fermentation process. Enjoying your cherry cider: When the conditioning period is complete, your cherry cider is ready to be enjoyed! Serve it chilled and savor the unique combination of apple and cherry flavors.