How to Make Cider, Mead, Perry and Fruit Wines
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How to Make Cider, Mead, Perry and Fruit Wines
How to Make Cider, Mead, Perry and Fruit Wines

How to Make Cider, Mead, Perry and Fruit Wines

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Craig Hughes (Author)  

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There are many interesting drinks that have been lost to time, but some, such as cider, mead (which has been around since about 7000BC) and perry are reinventing themselves. This book explains where and when to find your raw materials and what sort of equipment you'll need. It includes delicious recipes that use common and less common fruits. It will also show you how to cut (expensive) corners without cutting corners on quality. Contents: About the author; Introduction; 1. The History of Brewing; 2. Apple Varieties; 3. Types of Honey; 4. Making Cider - Hawky's Way; 5. Making Scrumpy; 6. Making Your Own Infusions; 7. A Taste of the Middle East; 8. Making Perry; 9. Making Mead; 10. Making Beer; 11. Ireland on my Mind, and my Liver; 12. Making Country Wines; Index.
Craig Hughes has been making fruit wines, perry and cider for a good number of years and uses his own honey to make fantastic mead.As well as being owner of and head apiarist at Crossmoor Honey, with over 30 years experience of keeping bees, he is also a qualified and classically trained chef. He is co-author of Country Skills and Crafts.
  • Contributor: Craig Hughes
  • Imprint: How To Books Ltd
  • ISBN13: 9781905862825
  • Number of Pages: 160
  • Packaged Dimensions: 146x208x14mm
  • Packaged Weight: 239
  • Format: Paperback
  • Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
  • Release Date: 2012-03-22
  • Binding: Paperback / softback
  • Biography: Craig Hughes has been making fruit wines, perry and cider for a good number of years and uses his own honey to make fantastic mead.As well as being owner of and head apiarist at Crossmoor Honey, with over 30 years experience of keeping bees, he is also a qualified and classically trained chef. He is co-author of Country Skills and Crafts.

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