Cider Apple Varieties

Most apples can be used in creating flavorful hard cider, but there are a few specific varieties that work best as cider apples. Galas, Gravensteins, Newtown Pippins, Rome Beauties and Winesaps are a few common varieties that can add amazing nuances and depth to hard cider.

How many varieties of cider apples are there?

There are over 300 varieties of apples for cider, from tart cider apples like Granny Smith to sweet cider apples like the Honeycrisp.

What variety are cider apples?

Kingston Black, often called the perfect cider apple, is a bittersharp. Other varieties in this group: Cap of Liberty, Collaos, Domaines, Dolgo, Foxwhelp, Golden Hornet, Mettais, Porter's Perfection, Stembridge Cluster, and Stoke Red.

Do Honeycrisp apples make good cider?

These apples are crisp and mildly sweet, so use these to make a mellow cider. You also can pair these with strong-flavored apples for a delicious balance. Honeycrisp apples top the list when it comes to fresh-eating apples. These apples are crisp with the perfect tart flavor.

What is the most popular cider?

2021 rank​	Brand​	2020 rank​
1	Strongbow	1
2	Strongbow Dark Fruit	2
3	Thatchers Gold	3
4	Magners Original	4

How many apples do I need for 5 gallons of cider?

In my experience, a decent yield is 100 lbs of apples to make 5 gallons.

What state is known for apple cider?

Fall is apple season in Michigan, and there is no better way to spend a sunny fall afternoon than biting into fresh, warm donuts and sipping tart apple cider at a Michigan cider mill or apple orchard.

What is the hardest cider?

		ABV
1	Sea Cider Rumrunner (2009+ Newfoundland Screech Rum) 12.5%	12.5%
2	Millstone Cellars Cobbler Retired 8.0%	8.0%
3	Chemin des Sept Turbo Brut (Chêne Américain et Français) 8.5%	8.5%
4	Millstone Cellars Vin De Pomme Retired 8.0%	8.0%

What are the 5 cider Flavours?

6 Of Our Most Unique Cider Flavours

• 1: Pink Grapefruit Cider.
• 2: Toffee Apple Flavour Cider. ...
• 3: Honeycomb Cider. ...
• 4: Rhubarb and Custard Cider. ...
• 5: Marshmallow Cider. ...
• 6: Strawberries & Cream Cider.

Is Honeycrisp cider apple cider?

Looking for a crisp, refreshing cider? This is the perfect option for you. Our 100% Honeycrisp Apple Cider is tangy, sweet, and pure—just like this favorite apple variety.

What is Honeycrisp cider?

Made from 100% estate grown Honeycrisp apples, this popular variety is sweet but never heavy. Ingredients: Fermented Apple Juice, Sugar, Malic Acid, Sulfites to protect freshness, lightly carbonated.

What's the difference between cider apples and regular apples?

Cider-specific apples are, typically, those apple varieties that have been cultivated specifically for making into cider, and which have certain characteristics–high levels of acid, tannin, or sugar–which make them desirable for fermenting into cider.

What two apples make a Honeycrisp?

The honeycrisp was developed by cross-pollination of two previously known apples: the honeygold, itself a cross between the golden delicious and the honeygold, and the Macoun. While this process can happen naturally by the wind or various pollinators (like bees), the honeycrisp was given help.

When should you not drink apple cider?

DRINKING IT RIGHT BEFORE BED: Taking it before sleeping is definitely not a good idea. Health experts say that drinking apple cider vinegar right before bed can harm esophagus. You must keep a gap of 30 minutes, between drinking ACD and sleeping.

How many apples make a gallon of cider?

You need a good amount of apples to make cider. Approximately 30 to 40 apples will yield one gallon of cider. The apples need to be as ripe as possible. It's fine to use less-than-perfect apples on the ground at any orchard or old apple farm.

What is the tastiest cider?

This is where our best cider list comes in. ... Best ciders to try in 2022

1. Crafty Nectar No.
2. Sxollie Golden Delicious. ...
3. Weston's Vintage Cider. ...
4. Aspall Imperial Vintage. ...
5. Sandford Orchards Devon Red. ...
6. Perry's Grey Heron.

What is the sweetest cider?

		Score
1	Vergers de la Colline L'Exotique Retired 7.5%	98
2	Pomme de Coeur 10.0%	96
3	Alpenfire Ember 7.3%	93
4	Åkre Edel (12%) 12.0%	93

What is the oldest cider?

Haye Farm Cider is a small family-run business which is probably the oldest maker of traditional cider in the world, with cider being produced on the farm since the 13th Century using apples from its own orchard.

What do you spike apple cider with?

What alcohol is good with apple cider? Apple cider pairs really well with dark spirits, like rum, whiskey, bourbon, and brandy. However, you can also combine it with other spirits, liked Vodka (regular or flavored) or even Mezcal or Tequila.

How much sugar do you put in a gallon of cider?

To the cider add 1lb. of sugar per gallon for a dry hard cider (not sweet) or 1 1/2 lbs. for a sweet drink. Honey can be substituted for sugar on a pound per pound basis.