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Where can I obtain unpasteurized apple juice to make into hard cider?

I want to experience the God-like power that comes from making booze at home. I'm told the easiest DIY alcohol is (hard) cider, so that seems like a good place to start. But I'm having trouble finding a source for unpasteurized apple juice. Do you know where I can obtain some?

A "you pick, we press" situation would be ideal, but I'd be find with buying pre-pressed juice as well. The closer to Seattle, the better.

Thanks for any help you can provide!

Kalakalot asked in Alcohol 8 months ago | Report

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    If you can wait, talk to your local homebrewing shop and they'll connect you up with a local farm. They grind/press the apples, pre-sell you a certain number of gallons, then call you when the tanker truck is ready to deliver.

    Before that, I'd suggest before wasting a batch on the "real thing", buy 5 gallons of dirt cheap apple juice from Costco and a ($15!) 50lb bag of dextrose from Cash & Carry, then have a ball.

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    This time of year fresh pressed cider (all cloudy and wonderfully full bodied) is available at many local farmer's markets.

    Also I Googled "cider press" and "king county" and saw some local ones listed. I'd give you links but am not able to use my computer right now.

    Russ Campbell, NWEBS answered in Alcohol 8 months ago | Report
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    You could buy apples and juice them. Not trying to be snarky. I don't know how much work this is, admittedly.

    rogitator answered in Alcohol 8 months ago | Report
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    Minea farm in Redmond. They have ciders made from different specific kinds of apples and can supply the sugar %s for each, so you make some actual choices about the cider you want to brew. I've bought from them in the past for brewing and it worked out well. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Minea-Farm/122138054515100

    lob answered in Alcohol 6 months ago | Report
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