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Question re pears...

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  • 23-03-2014 12:10am
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    Wedgie
    Registered Users Posts: 127 ✭✭


    I have access to quite a few kilograms of pears. Is it possible to make a drinkable cider out of them using a fermenter, and if so, how do I go about it?

    Thanks in advance.


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    BeerNut
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 11,848 Mod ✭✭✭✭BeerNut


    I don't know. I do know that perry pears are different from dessert pears and that the latter aren't really suitable for making perry.

    To turn pears into perry you'll need to pulverise them, press them and then ferment the juice. It's a lot of work, but it's doable.

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    Wedgie
    Registered Users Posts: 127 ✭✭Wedgie


    Thanks, BeerNut.

    I think I'll give it a go. Any tips / advice would be much appreciated.


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    Khannie
    Registered Users Posts: 37,485 ✭✭✭✭Khannie


    I did this a while ago. Have a search in the forum. Pretty sure I documented it well. It turned out great.


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    Wedgie
    Registered Users Posts: 127 ✭✭Wedgie


    Thanks, Khannie.

    I'll have a look.


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    Khannie
    Registered Users Posts: 37,485 ✭✭✭✭Khannie


    No worries. If you have any trouble, shout. I remember having to add some acid to balance the ph.


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