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Looking for [hard] cider apples

candlepdx

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September 20, 2011 - 10:44 am

If you have any apples that would be good for making cider, I am interested in them. In particular, I am looking for apples or crab apples that contain tannin, which gives a kind of drying out sensation to the mouth. I have access to plenty of farmstead apples, but apples with tannin are eluding me. I am willing to pay for them.

Thanks,
Heather
Vancouver, WA
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PlumFun

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September 20, 2011 - 3:47 pm

I have never added tannin powder to cider, but winemakers do it on a home basis (sold in home brew shops). I don't see why that would not work for you if you cannot find the right apples.

Good luck.

John S

PDX OR

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September 20, 2011 - 9:10 pm

Some have added aronia berries in their place. They are also full of vitamin C and antioxidants.
John S
PDX OR

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