Cidermaking on a small scale book by M. Pooley and J Lomax.

Cider is a quite delicious drink which has been known for thousands of years. This new practical book on the craft of cidermaking explores both traditional and modern approaches, and has been designed to enable the enthusiast using any type of apples to make real cider with skill and confidence.

There are additional chapters on a range of fascinating topics related to cider. Techniques for preserving apple juice for drinking, cider-based recipes, cider vinegar and the making of perry from pears are just some of the subjects dealt with. The book also includes a set of superb scaled plans for building an inexpensive robust cider press using hardwood or good quality softwood.
Michael Pooley and John Lomax
have been cidermakers for more
than twenty years. During this
time, their teaching courses and
demonstrations of the craft at
venues throughout the UK have
acquired a national reputation.
In this comprehensive book on
the subject, they have combined
their experience and expertise
to produce a clear, accessible
text for both the amateur and
the would-be professional
cidermaker.