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Question re pears...

Wedgie · 2014-03-22 23:10:04

I have access to quite a few kilograms of pears. Is it possible to make a drinkable cider out of them using a fermenter, and if so, how do I go about it? Thanks in advance.

22-03-2014 11:10pm

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Wedgie

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I have access to quite a few kilograms of pears. Is it possible to make a drinkable cider out of them using a fermenter, and if so, how do I go about it?

Thanks in advance.

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#2 22-03-2014 11:14pm

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I don't know. I do know that perry pears are different from dessert pears and that the latter aren't really suitable for making perry.

To turn pears into perry you'll need to pulverise them, press them and then ferment the juice. It's a lot of work, but it's doable.

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#3 22-03-2014 11:36pm

Wedgie

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Thanks, BeerNut.

I think I'll give it a go. Any tips / advice would be much appreciated.

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#4 23-03-2014 12:51am

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I did this a while ago. Have a search in the forum. Pretty sure I documented it well. It turned out great.

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#5 23-03-2014 12:54am

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Thanks, Khannie.

I'll have a look.

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#6 23-03-2014 2:39pm

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No worries. If you have any trouble, shout. I remember having to add some acid to balance the ph.

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