Beer Style: Cider and Perry
Explore the World of Perry
Perry, or pear cider as some refer to it, is one of the oldest alcoholic beverages in the world. Facing extinction for periods through history, perry is on the upswing and it’s a great time to learn to make your own at home. Whether it’s bubbly or still, sweet or dry, there is likely a perry for everybody’s taste.
Two Approaches to Perry
Two perrymakers — one who utilizes culinary pears and another who uses nothing but perry pears — offer advice for homebrewers on crafting a delicious perry.
Modern Sparkling Perry
Modern Sparkling Perry (1 gallon/3.8 L, scale as needed)OG = 1.068 FG = ~1.010 ABV = ~7.6% Ingredients0.9 gallon (3.4 L) pasteurized pear juice0.1 gallon (380 mL) pasteurized apple juice (the lower pH, the
Draught English-Style Still Dry Perry
Draught English-Style Still Dry Perry (1 gallon/3.8 L, scale as needed)OG = 1.050–1.065* FG = 1.002ABV = 6.3–8.3% * The original gravity of the juice is dependent on pear varieties, vintage, and growing
Hello World (Graf)
A graf can represent many different expressions of more or less apple and malt flavor with a little hops
The Olde Country (New England-style Cider)
If a little creative inspiration is what you are looking for, look no further than the New England-style cider. And no, that doesn’t just mean it’s a hazy.
Baked Apples (New England-style Cider)
If a little creative inspiration is what you are looking for, look no further than the New England-style cider. And no, that doesn’t just mean it’s a hazy.
Dry-Hopped Hard Cider Recipe
by Bryan Holmes • Citizen Cider, Essex, Vermont (5 gallons/19 L)OG = 1.060 FG = 0.998 ABV = ~8% Ingredients5.5 gallons (21 L) sweet apple cider1.5–2 lbs. (0.7–0.9 kg) sugar1 package dry Champagne
Ice Cider
Ice Cider (2 gallons/8 L)OG = 1.144 FG = 1.061ABV = 10.9% Ingredients10 gallons (38 L) fresh-pressed, unpasteurized apple cider 7.5 grams Go-Ferm6 grams Fermaid O6 grams Lalvin 71B yeastSulfite Step by StepPour
Moonlight Meadery Razz What She Said clone
A sweet apple cider with raspberry juice.
Moonlight Meadery Crimes of Passion clone
Moonlight Meadery Crimes of Passion clone Ingredients 4.5 gallons (17 L) sweet apple cider 0.5 gallon (2 L) black currant juice 4 Campden tablets 1 packet Lalvin Narbonne 71B-1122 yeast 1.5 tsp.
Moonlight Meadery Boys N Berries clone
Moonlight Meadery Boys N Berries clone Ingredients 4 gallons (15 L) sweet apple cider 1 gallon (4 L) boysenberry puree 4 Campden tablets 1 packet Lalvin Narbonne 71B-1122 yeast 1.5 tsp. Go-Ferm Step
