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Pink lady for cider?

  • 15-07-2012 7:54pm
    #1
    johngalway
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    We seem to be able to get lovely Pink Lady apples lately. They're crunchy and juicy with a great taste to them. I'm wondering how good or bad they'd be for making up a brew, anyone try them?


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  • #2
    Nulty
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    I don't know but if I will have a look. How many trees have you?


  • #3
    Khannie
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    I haven't tried them, but I would suggest that you'll probably get a bit more "bite" if you add in a few cooking apples too. The pink ladies on their own might leave it tasting a bit flat. A book I read on cider making suggested adding cookers if you're using "eaters" instead of pure cider apples.


  • #4
    azzeretti
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    johngalway wrote: »
    We seem to be able to get lovely Pink Lady apples lately. They're crunchy and juicy with a great taste to them. I'm wondering how good or bad they'd be for making up a brew, anyone try them?

    I love Piny Lady apples - I wouldn't be wasting them on cider :D:D


  • #5
    Khannie
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    azzeretti wrote: »
    I love Piny Lady apples - I wouldn't be wasting them on cider :D:D

    Blasphemy!


  • #6
    Cardinal Richelieu
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,407 ✭✭✭Cardinal Richelieu


    Total wrong idea, pink lady are specifically bred for eating. Not exactly a cheap variety to use either. There are specific cider making apple varieties that give that acid bite that makes cider refreshing.


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