Looking for an ancient, artisanal tipple? Cider is a great option – it might just be the oldest fermented drink in existence and evidence of its intentional fermentation goes back to 55 BCE, when Romans discovered the people of Kent, England making cider.
Unlike wine, which requires careful aging and the avoidance of oxygen, and beer, which requires heat to create the wort necessary for brewing, apple juice (and sometimes pearLooking for an ancient, artisanal tipple? Cider is a great option – it might just be the oldest fermented drink in existence and evidence of its intentional fermentation goes back to 55 BCE, when Romans discovered the people of Kent, England making cider.
Unlike wine, which requires careful aging and the avoidance of oxygen, and beer, which requires heat to create the wort necessary for brewing, apple juice (and sometimes pear juice) just needs yeast to kickstart its alcoholic fermentation and time to complete it. For much of its history, cider was used as a safe alternative to potentially hazardous drinking water, so its popularity was certainly understandable. ...more ...less
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Though the production of cider has since been eclipsed by the industrialization of beer, the craft beer movement has actually inspired a similar resurgence in cider production.
Unlike eating apples, cider apple varieties are almost inedible, as they’re high in tannins, astringent, and bitter. However, those tannins provide the structure and stability needed for a delicious drink.
Modern ciders span a range of styles, from the dry, still versions found inThough the production of cider has since been eclipsed by the industrialization of beer, the craft beer movement has actually inspired a similar resurgence in cider production.
Unlike eating apples, cider apple varieties are almost inedible, as they’re high in tannins, astringent, and bitter. However, those tannins provide the structure and stability needed for a delicious drink.
Modern ciders span a range of styles, from the dry, still versions found in Asturias, Spain, to the fine, sparkling, off-dry ciders of England, to sweeter, bubbly beverages more commonly found in the United States. American cider makers are starting to branch out, though, and many more European-styled examples can be found throughout the country, as producers are learning more about the balance of tannins, body, and acidity needed to create a truly special hard cider. ...more ...less