ABSTRACT
Cider is the sweet juice of apples that can be consumed as a beverage or used as a raw material in vinegar making. It is typically a clear, golden drink, with its color ranging from pale yellow to dark amber rose. It has a fruity flavor and a varying degree of taste from very sweet to tart. Although there is an extensive amount of information available on fermentation, styles of cider, selection of yeasts, and orchard establishment and management practices, no detailed summaries exist. The approach here is to present the overview of cider, with a detailed explanation of cider production in its entirety. Mastering the art of making cider is a broad and engaging field. Cider is the national drink of UK, and throughout its long history one thing that has always remained constant is the apple. Over the years many aspects of cider production have changed, and while certain aspects of the process would not be immediately recognizable to the cider makers of the past, the most consistent factor remains the fruit.
