Went down to the park, got a kilo or two of crabapples that are still on the tree (and sweet and softened by frost). There was still a big shopping back full of nice eating apples from next door ("my stomach doesn't like them, take as many as you want") and there were a few survivors from K's dad's place. So I have just ground them up, and after lunch I'm going to press them for one last batch of #cider.

(Waiting until after lunch because oxidisation gives better colour, and the ground up skins will leach colour and tannins into the juice too.)

Winter is officially here. Nearly all the leaves have fallen from the cider apple and perry pear trees. The beech hedge is glorious in its brown leaves that will stay till forced out by green shoots in Spring. Cold nights and warm days. 😊#orchard #apple #pear #cider #perry #wairarapa #NZ #Aotearoa

Their take on the classic Lemon Drop @craftwellcocktails Purple Rain is an homage to the classic spring/summer beverage.
Thoughts, because of character constraints here, are shared here.
https://pixelfed.social/p/Beer/834187988482192024
#cocktails #cider #photography #corvallis #oregon #lemondrop

Their take on the classic Lemon Drop @craftwellcocktails Purple Rain is an homage to the classic spring/summer beverage. Whether on the weekends or while celebrating with friends, the Lemon Drop cocktail is a fun sipper.
But, if you insist on sipping one of these, don’t pour yourself a helping as big as this. This is mostly for show. Instead, take this 20% ABV/40 proof sipper seriously and try it 2 ounces at a time.
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Out of the bottle, Purple Rain produces nothing in the way of lacing or head. Under the white light, Purple Rain has a blushed indigo appearance and is clear.
Swirling and sniffing, we recover bright notes of lemon zest, orange blossom, and some floral notes. Truly, there is something almost vodka-like in the aroma.
Sipping, we recover notes that match the aroma along with some apple sweetness. Overall, Purple Rain has a strong mouthfeel, a definite alcoholic warmth, and a stickiness that remains.
#cocktails #cider #photography #corvallis #oregon #lemondrop

Always a good day when the latest edition arrives in the letterbox. Great reading. #malus #America #cider #zine #magazine

As I want to drink more cider and more things from the eastern part of Germany, we are exploring two artisanal ciders from Trinkender Zobel. Apple Brut Nature and Whoosh PetNat from 2023. Cider like this is delicious, sustainable, and deserves way more attention: https://www.saufwein.com/2025/05/two-bottles-trinkender-zobel/ #wine #cider

Chile has a long history tradition of cider. Historically, cider was made by families and cider apples were a grown in many homes. Chilean cider known as “Chicha”, is a farmhouse scrumpy made with various local apples fermented naturally with residual sugar. #cider #Chile

Autumn colours are glorious in Beau Vista orchard at present. From new growth as well as the deciduous tree leaves yellowing. Holly berries are vibrant against the evergreen leaves. We are establishing a holly hedge, it keeps the northerly wind down, and acts as shelter for the sheep. #cider #orchard #ciderapple #perrypear #holly #autumn #berries