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Nutritional Values
220kcal
—Protein
25gCarbs
—Fat
—Fibre
500 mlServing
* Per serving · 500 ml. May vary.
Cider
How to order / say it
Say it
Cider — [SY-der]
Order
I'd like a pint of cider, please.
Say locally
A fermented alcoholic beverage made from apple juice.
Why try it?
Cider is a vital part of the local tradition, as the West Country, including Bath, is famous for its apple orchards and cider-making heritage.
How it tastes
Crispy and refreshing with a tangy, sweet flavor, Bath cider varies from dry to sweet and is best served chilled.
Origin & History — first documented: 1640
Cider has been produced in the West Country since the Roman period, gaining prominence in the 17th century as a popular local drink.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥕 2 L apple juice
- 🧄 5 g yeast
- 🍯 50 g sugar
Method
- 1 Sterilize all equipment and cider bottles.
- 2 Pour apple juice into a fermentation vessel and add sugar.
- 3 Sprinkle yeast over the juice and fit an airlock.
- 4 Allow to ferment for two weeks, then bottle and mature for another month.
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