Hi from Melbs

[bristolianscum]

Hi guys,

I'm originally from the south west of the UK and have been living in Melbourne for about 4 years.

Where I'm from the farmers brew up a nasty concoction called Scrumpy and I bloody love it. I'm a bit fed up with all the sweet sparkly cider here so I decided to do something about it and try and create something a bit dryer and more along the lines of a good old fashioned scrumper (albeit minus the rats and other beasties fabled to add to the taste)

I've only been doing it about 6 months and I'm working my way up to building my own apple masher and press. In the mean time I have been experimenting with store bought apple juice and different techniques, ingredients and yeasts to find out what I like and what works well.

Traditionally you are supposed to add nothing and just use the yeast on the apple skins, but I have really enjoyed playing around with different brewing yeasts and sugar types and quantites, I've also discovered that (quite embarrassingly) I really enjoy a sparkling cider - though it has to be as dry as an Iraqi's thong.

Thanks everyone, and If anybody has any experience in doing this, I would love to hear from you.

Liam

 

[droid]

Welcome Liam!

 

[manticle]

There's a few keen cidermakers on here. Some from storebought, some from pressed apples. When I make it, it is often a blend of the two. Might get one going soon as it's been a while.

 

[DU99]

Welcome neighbour..

 

[Spiesy]

Welcome aboard, mate.

 

[Blind Dog]

Where abouts in SW UK? Grew up near Bristol and sank a fair few gallons of local scrumpy interspersed with Butcombe.

Anyway welcome

 

[bristolianscum]

I grew up in Bedminster. I Drank a lot of Dundry Scrumpy but also loved Smiles Bitter. I think they packed up and moved unfortunately. Thanks for the welcome guys!

 

[takai]

Nice, welcome. I have fond memories of Scrumpy Jack, and the good old Exhibition Cider from the Cori Tap. Lived in Bristol for a couple of years, couple of places around Clifton and Redland near the uni.