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This book is for anyone who wants to grow or make good cider or even simple apple juice. Whether you have a back garden with a couple of apple trees, several acres deep in the countryside or you're just 'scrumping' apples from friends and neighbours every autumn this book is for you. Here you will learn about the equipment you will need, the techniques to use and just how they work as they do. You will also learn about what to do when things go wrong, and how to put them right! Packed with a wealth of practical experience and understanding Craft Cider Making is for beginners and old hands alike.
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Andrew Lea is a retired food biochemist who started his career in the tea industry and then and then spent 13 years at the Long Ashton Research Station (The National Fruit and Cider Institute). Since retirement he has been a hobby cider maker with his own small orchard and cider press and has won many prizes at national and international cider competitions.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
There were some good reviews of the first edition of my book. Unfortunately Amazon have seen fit to remove them all from the listing for the second edition. I hate to have to do this but here they are again.....
D C Galletly
Andrew Lea is a recognised authority on the science of cidermaking, and every sentence in this book is clearly the product of that understanding coupled to practical experience. The book expands upon the information provided on Andrew's own web site and provides the novice with sensible, clear guidelines for producing good cider, from the initial planting of the cider apple trees through to the bottling of the finished cider. Since the early 20th C French cidermaking text by Warcollier (translated by Charley) there have been few books on the science and practice of cidermaking, and of these Andrew Lea's book is probably one of the best. It is not a recipe book, but if you have already had a few attempts at cidermaking (using "Real Cidermaking on a Small Scale" by Pooley and Lomax - a great book) and want to take it another step towards producing true award winning craft cider, this book is a valuable (and cheap) addition to your cider library. Craft Cider Making can be read at a longish single sitting, the style is simple and complex concepts are understandable. Although the definitive guide to cider-making is still to be written, I value this cider book more highly that anything else written in the last 50years. Thanks Andrew for a great little book...
Dai Dant
To make use of an annual surfeit of apples, cider making is the perfect solution. It makes an enjoyable pastime, and provides a product which aids conviviality, reduces stress and tastes good too (usually). There are several books on the subject including, one much acclaimed title Real Cider Making on a Small Scale. Both books would provide an excellent grounding in the theory and practice, but of the two my preference is definitely for this title. This book is concise, technical and scientific in its' approach, yet very readable and easy for beginners to follow. It provides inspiration to start, together with confidence in the ability to make a satisfying product. If you are contemplating cider production, this book would be an excellent first investment to select equipment and plan an orchard. For the more experienced it also provides authoritative guidance on customising your cider and solving the problems which will inevitably occur.
backyardfarmer
Written by an enthusiast, this book starts with an easy to read history of cider and approaches the production in a scientific but accessible manner. A jolly good reference title.
Lauren M Shepherd
Most comprehensive book on cider-making that I've come across. Focuses on the technical elements as well as the art of cider-making. Very specific. Geared toward cider makers with their own orchard, as it includes a chapter on planting and growing, however it's also a good resource for anyone interested in learning the basics of the craft.
D C Galletly
Andrew Lea is a recognised authority on the science of cidermaking, and every sentence in this book is clearly the product of that understanding coupled to practical experience. The book expands upon the information provided on Andrew's own web site and provides the novice with sensible, clear guidelines for producing good cider, from the initial planting of the cider apple trees through to the bottling of the finished cider. Since the early 20th C French cidermaking text by Warcollier (translated by Charley) there have been few books on the science and practice of cidermaking, and of these Andrew Lea's book is probably one of the best. It is not a recipe book, but if you have already had a few attempts at cidermaking (using "Real Cidermaking on a Small Scale" by Pooley and Lomax - a great book) and want to take it another step towards producing true award winning craft cider, this book is a valuable (and cheap) addition to your cider library. Craft Cider Making can be read at a longish single sitting, the style is simple and complex concepts are understandable. Although the definitive guide to cider-making is still to be written, I value this cider book more highly that anything else written in the last 50years. Thanks Andrew for a great little book...
Dai Dant
To make use of an annual surfeit of apples, cider making is the perfect solution. It makes an enjoyable pastime, and provides a product which aids conviviality, reduces stress and tastes good too (usually). There are several books on the subject including, one much acclaimed title Real Cider Making on a Small Scale. Both books would provide an excellent grounding in the theory and practice, but of the two my preference is definitely for this title. This book is concise, technical and scientific in its' approach, yet very readable and easy for beginners to follow. It provides inspiration to start, together with confidence in the ability to make a satisfying product. If you are contemplating cider production, this book would be an excellent first investment to select equipment and plan an orchard. For the more experienced it also provides authoritative guidance on customising your cider and solving the problems which will inevitably occur.
backyardfarmer
Written by an enthusiast, this book starts with an easy to read history of cider and approaches the production in a scientific but accessible manner. A jolly good reference title.
Lauren M Shepherd
Most comprehensive book on cider-making that I've come across. Focuses on the technical elements as well as the art of cider-making. Very specific. Geared toward cider makers with their own orchard, as it includes a chapter on planting and growing, however it's also a good resource for anyone interested in learning the basics of the craft.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Andrew Lea's book is a fantastic resource for the home and "up and coming" craft cidermaker alike. Given Andrew's history in the trade as a biochemist as well as running his own hobby orchard, he provide a plethora of information for the science geeks as well as the newcomer. In particular, the highlights on cider faults and also sulphiting and pH are brilliant. Of the 10+ cider books/manuals I own, I value this one the most.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Just enough science to make you feel you understand some of the chemistry that goes on during pressing and fermentation. The author certainly knows his stuff and if you want only one book on the subject, this is it.
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Great if you're a biochemist
This book is great if you're a biochemist, possibly have access to a lab and understand and/or are interested in the molecular composition of yeast. Read more
Published 8 months ago by John Morse-brown
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I bought this as a gift for friends. They were very pleased with it though it did seem to me to be quite expensive for quite a small book. Read more
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