arne thormodsen wrote:
> "arne thormodsen" > wrote in message
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>>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
>>
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> Just a followup. I decided to use 1/2 Granny Smith and 1/2 Tydman.
> The latter variety I'd never heard of, but the guy in the produce
> section recommended it as a not-to-sweet apple good for cooking.
>
Winesap, cox pippins and russets are other good choices If you have a
friend with crab apple or can get wild crabs adding 1 pound of these to
your mix really improve the cider.