Tag: Musings

Cider Musings: Wild or Natural

Wild or Natural

We have probably all heard the idiom "You say toe-mah-toe, I say toe-may-toe". Is that like saying a wild ferment and a natural ferment? Are they the same or do they mean different things? What about commercial yeast? As these errant thoughts started swirling in my head, I thought this is the perfect topic for a Cider Musing. I can … Continue reading Cider Musings: Wild or Natural →

Cider Musings: Sulfur Odors

The Smell of Sulfur

Musing: I believe you are more likely to create sulfur odors adding yeast nutrients than preventing them. Let me explain. The general belief is that sulfur aromas are created when yeast are stressed and lack nutrients, especially nitrogen. This is a true statement but, it’s also a statement about wine, not cider. Cider will generally … Continue reading Cider Musings: Sulfur Odors →