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Countryside Magazine - Sep 28 2009 3:59PM There is a great tradition of cider making in England, but is it something you can do yourself at home? Well, yes is the answer, especially if you have this book on your shelves. Craft Cider making is aimed at anyone who wants to make good cider. Whether you have a couple of trees in your garden or several acres of orchard, Andrew Lea can guide you through the process and help you produce quality cider. Illustrated and with step-by-step instructions on the equipment you need and the techniques to use, this book will teach you the skills you need to master anything from traditional dry cider to cider vinegar to perry. This is a comprehensive book ideal for anyone wanting to give cider making a real go. DC Galletly - Dec 7 2009 2:53PM Andrew Lea is a recognised authority on the science of cidermaking, and every sentence in this book is clearly the product of that understanding coupled to practical experience. The book expands upon the information provided on Andrew's own web site and provides the novice with sensible, clear guidelines for producing good cider, from the initial planting of the cider apple trees through to the bottling of the finished cider. Since the early 20th C French cidermaking text by Warcollier (translated by Charley) there have been few books on the science and practice of cidermaking, and of these Andrew Lea's book is probably one of the best. It is not a recipe book, but if you have already had a few attempts at cidermaking (using Real Cidermaking on a Small Scale by Pooley and Lomax - a great book) and want to take it another step towards producing true award winning craft cider, this book is a valuable (and cheap) addition to your cider library. Craft Cider Making can be read at a longish single sitting, the style is simple and complex concepts are understandable. Although the definitive guide to cider-making is still to be written, I value this cider book more highly that anything else written in the last 50years. Thanks Andrew for a great little book ... Dai Dant - Dec 7 2009 2:54PM To make use of an annual surfeit of apples, cider making is the perfect solution. It makes an enjoyable pastime, and provides a product which aids conviviality, reduces stress and tastes good too (usually). This book is concise, technical and scientific in its' approach, yet very readable and easy for beginners to follow. It provides inspiration to start, together with confidence in the ability to make a satisfying product. If you are contemplating cider production, this book would be an excellent first investment to select equipment and plan an orchard. For the more experienced it also provides authoritative guidance on customising your cider and solving the problems which will inevitably occur. backyardfarmer - Dec 7 2009 2:54PM Written by an enthusiast, this book starts with an easy to read history of cider and approaches the production in a scientific but accessible manner. A jolly good reference title. Andrew Lea was referred to as the 'godfather' of English cider making by Vigo Presses, the foremost UK manufacturer of fruit presses.

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Andrew Lea is a retired food biochemist who started his career in the tea industry. He spent 13 years at the Long Ashton Research Station (The National Fruit and Cider Institute). For the past 20 years he has been a hobby cider maker with his own small orchard and cider press nad has won many prizes at both national and international cider competitions.

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