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“My favorite apple is
our Ashmead’s Kernel. It ferments out somewhat tart with almost a caramel flavor in the background. It pairs well with pork and can stand up to high-fat foods.”
drinking order. “You make cider in a similar manner to wine, but you drink it in an atmosphere more like for beer,” he says.
Old Stone has expanded its cidery with
a new building to provide more room
for production. And they plan to keep experimenting with varieties to sell in the classrooms. “We have five or six different ones on tap and any given time,” says Gruber. “Over the course of a year, we make cider from 16 to 18 different varieties of apple.”
Once cider aficionados learn to identify the differences between the varietal ciders, it’s time learn about vintage variation. “This year was a great year for apples, with a big supply and excellent quality,” Gruber says. “The first 2021 ciders—most likely Yarlington Mill
or Stoke Red—will be ready in time for holiday drinking.” TH
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