Cider, an alcoholic beverage made from fermented apple juice, has been gaining popularity worldwide, including in India. Understanding the cider-making process is essential for anyone interested in producing this refreshing drink.
The cider-making process begins with the selection and harvesting of apples, where high-quality, ripe apples are chosen for their flavor and sugar content. These apples are then washed and sorted before moving on to the milling stage. In milling, apples are crushed into a pulp to prepare them for pressing. Pressing is a critical stage where the juice is extracted from the apple pulp using a press, and the resulting juice is collected for fermentation.