The first batch of this year's cider is being bottled. This time, as an experiment I added some Mulberries and Blackberries to a couple of gallons. I'm happy to report that he result was a resounding success; the drink not only tastes superb, the fruit sugars have taken the edge off the sharpness and added subtle flavours. Also, as a bonus, it also looks rather splendid too!
The excitement is building, Apple Day is upon us once again!
Apple Pressing Day Sun 13th Oct 2019 2-4pm with Southampton Woodcraft Folk , Transition Southampton and Alan Gibson at Mansbridge Community Orchard (Southampton).
All welcome, all ages!
Bring a flask of tea, cake and refreshments.
Meet by the playground at the end of Octavia Road.
If driving, park by the Swan Inn.
Wear appropriate clothing for the weather, and for clambering about in woodland and/or operating apple presses or chopping apples.
Bring a cup for sampling the deliciously fresh Apple Juice!
Also you could bring any apples from home to add to the pressing.
Weather disclaimer - if it is really REALLY horrible, we'll put it off until the 20th - watch this space https://www.facebook.com/groups/180486315362683/
Meanwhile, my shed is filled with 115kgs of apples that we picked last weekend - the press is working overtime - 5 gallons of juice has already been processed and two gallons of cider is fermenting nicely!
