| How difficult is it to make alcoholic cider at home? Is the process basically the same as making beer?

How difficult is it to make alcoholic cider at home? Is the process basically the same as making beer?

Deke asked:


I don’t drink a lot of beer, but I do enjoy good cider (Woodchuck, Strongbow, etc.). I’ve seen those “brew your own beer” kits at various places, and thought about giving it a go, but I would be significantly more interested in brewing my own apple cider, blueberry cider, etc.

Has anyone ever done this, and how hard is it to do? Is it expensive?

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3 Responses to “How difficult is it to make alcoholic cider at home? Is the process basically the same as making beer?”

  1. DAVE B. on May 23rd, 2009 1:11 am

    my dad used to add brown sugar & raisans & let it work. He called it Apple Jack. was GOOD!!!

  2. tanam73 on May 25th, 2009 4:20 pm

    I don’t know…just cut to the chase and get some good vanilla extract. The alcohol’s already in it and everything.

  3. James J on May 28th, 2009 4:22 am

    I make cider at home. It is actually far easier than beer, no brewing needed. It is closer to wine making, just apple juice (or cider) rather than grape juice.