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Eating and Drinking => Homebrew => Topic started by: alottery on July 06, 2009, 19:34

Title: Apple Press
Post by: alottery on July 06, 2009, 19:34
Hi there
I am new to the site and having an alottment.
I posted earlier today and it was suggested that I try the brewing section.
I have an established bramley apple tree and I want to make cider this year.
Can anybody advice me on how or where I can purchase an old or new press for the apples.
Title: Re: Apple Press
Post by: AnnieB on July 06, 2009, 22:12
Can only suggest  a search on google UK. It brings up a few places that sell apple presses and probably some information/guidance. I would guess that you would need a fairly solid one.

Didn't look too deep but I guess that there are a few designs to construct yourself if you are handy.
Title: Re: Apple Press
Post by: Ropster on July 07, 2009, 12:42
I have a Vigo Press (Google Vigo), it is very good and sturdy but they are not cheep
I was fortunate enough to get it from my FIL

as mentioned you can make a basic one fairly easily if you have the time and moderate skills

some press designs here

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/scrumpy/cider/ (http://homepage.ntlworld.com/scrumpy/cider/)