Further, all of the rinse water from the cider making process is collected in a large storage tank and then re-utilized for irrigation on the farm. If not used for cider they would otherwise be wasted.
The apples that are used to make the cider are comprised of off grade, drops, and consumer rejected apples which are fit in every way…but just don’t look as pretty as perfect ones. The entire cider making process on our farm is another example of our dedication to sustainable practices that protect our environment and enhance the natural resources on our farm. Group tours to the Cider Mill are also available on Friday mornings as well – reservations are required for group tours, please inquire. Come by and see the process for yourself! It’s one of the stops on our farm hayrides. We press anywhere from 200 – 500 gallons at each pressing.
Check our hours of operations page to see when public tours are available. Our cider is pressed weekly from September through the end of our harvest season. We offer gallon, half gallon, and pint sized bottles. Before bottling, the cider is passed by an Ultra Violet (UV) light (also called cold pasteurization) to remove any bacteria which creates a healthier product with extended shelf life.įinally, the cider is bottled right here on our farm in the cider mill. From there the cider is put in bulk storage at 38☏ to keep it fresh. The apples graded, inspected, washed, and sent up a conveyer to a grinder that makes an “apple mash.” The mash is then pressed by our rack and cloth press to squeeze out that tasty golden liquid. We use different apple varieties to develop a complex flavor in our cider – not too tart and not too sweet. We start the process with a variety of our own local fresh picked apples. Our own Cider Mill is a unique operation here at Alstede Farms! We create our delicious fresh tasting local apple cider right here on our farm.
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