Title: Cider Enthusiasts Manual
Author: Bill Bradshaw
Year: 2014
Format: Hardback
Page Count: 182
Price new: £11.02 (Amazon)*
*accurate at the time of posting
Description:
A Haynes Manual on cider, containing lots of pretty pictures and sections on 'Apples and Orcharding', 'Cidermaking', related drinks, cooking etc. And plenty of other 'Useful Stuff'.
On the back of the book it says:
"In recent years there has been a resurgence of interest in cider around the world, with businesses investing millions to meet the growing demand. At the same time many people now want to try to make their own cider, and the Cider Manual is here to help. After providing a general background to the world of cider, it will take the reader step-by-step through the entire process from the philosophy of approach and growing apple trees through to cider making for pleasure and profit.
- Origins of cider and history of apples.
- Global cider types and cider derivatives.
- The cider-making process.
- A traditional approach vs modern approach.
- The straw pressing method.
- Basic cider science.
- Advanced techniques.
- Rules and regulations for selling to the public.
- Cider as an ingredient in cooking.
- The cider maker's year.
Bill Bradshaw is a freelance photographer and writer. He started photographing cider in 2004 as part of a documentary project and travels internationally exploring cider cultures. He judges at cider competitions, including the oldest and largest in the world - The Royal Bath & West Show. He lives in Somerset, in the heart of cider-making country and blogs at IAMCIDER.blogspot.com"
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