"Woodswun" > wrote in message
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> arne thormodsen wrote:
>> What are the best apples, or blend of apples, commonly available in
>> the US, for making hard cider? I've got my own juicer, so I can
>> make any blend of juice I need.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> --arne
>
> Try http://mtvernon.wsu.edu/frt_hort/ciderapples.htm
>
> Actually, I googled for apple varieties for (regular) cider,
> expecting to get nurseries, but ended up with the first link being
> exactly what you were asking for. 0-o
>

Thanks, tho' this confirms my suspicion that most apples you can buy
in stores aren't very good for making hard cider.

I was originally planning to use the wild "volunteer" apples that grow
all over where I live (Corvallis, OR), but for some reason the crop
was very poor this year. Last year it was great, I picked 20 lbs in
about 1/2 hour in one field.

--arne

> Woods