Guide
How to Make Apple Cider
Plan a clean cider fermentation using sound apples or suitable juice, measured gravity, and safe packaging.
Cider Making
Cider Batch Size Calculator
Plan fruit purchasing from target juice volume and a chosen yield per kilogram. Apple variety, ripeness, and press efficiency create substantial variation.
Enter your measurements
Estimate apple mass from a target juice volume and expected pressing yield.
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Frequently asked questions
What yield should I enter?
Use yield from your own press if available. Fruit condition and pressing method can make published averages unreliable for a specific batch.
Does this include fermentation losses?
No. Add extra juice volume if you need to allow for sediment, transfers, or packaging.
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