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Cider Digest #2042
Subject: Cider Digest #2042, 17 October 2016
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Cider Digest #2042 17 October 2016
Cider and Perry Discussion Forum
Contents:
Re: A question and some observations (Autumn Stoscheck)
Re: Cider Digest #2041, 11 October 2016 (Jon Notz)
pomace seedlings (Akiva Silver)
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Subject: Re: A question and some observations
From: Autumn Stoscheck <autumnstoscheck@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 11 Oct 2016 19:16:58 -0400
robert sorenson wrote:
"I am finally getting some perry pears and am not sure how to deal with
them. Both Gin and Butt on seedling rootstock (yes, it's been maybe 20
years!). Brix is good at 16+ but the flesh goes brown way too soon.
Anyone here have direct xperience making perry with these heirloom pears?"
Robert, the brown flesh is no problem in my experience and is actually
desirable. I think it helps soften and round the tannins and add depth to
the flavors of the perry. In fact, I believe this is a characteristic of
these English perry pears. Good luck with your perry and be sure to use
rice hulls when pressing!
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Autumn Stoscheck
Eve's Cidery
308 Beckhorn Hollow Road
Van Etten, NY 14889
607-229-0230
www.evescidery.com
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Subject: Re: Cider Digest #2041, 11 October 2016
From: Jon Notz <notzj1701@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 12 Oct 2016 13:12:09 -0500
Is that typical for it to take that long to get pear fruit on seedling
rootstock??? Or is it just certain varieties?
This is my first post by the way and the reason I ask is because I'm
planning on starting a small orchard on my back acre. I'm going to focus on
antique cider apple and perry varieties on standard rootstocks. I guess I'm
kind of a purist. But from what I understand, from reading The New Cider
Makers Handbook (excellent book btw), and other books, and stuff on the
Web, this results in a superior product. Otherwise I don't think they'd
still be doing it in France, Spain, and parts of England. I was expecting
to wait 5 years or so which isn't a problem (after all I am ally 31), but I
really would not like to have to wait 20 yeasts before I get any fruit.
Thank you for any assistance you all can give me in this endeavor. I really
enjoy the cider digest. Tons of great information here from some of the
greatest minds in the business/hobby.
Looking forward to the journey.
Jon Notz
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Subject: pomace seedlings
From: Akiva Silver <ttfarm279@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 14 Oct 2016 20:53:39 -0400
Hello,
Has anyone grown seedlings from pomace?, In the past I have always
separated seeds from flesh, but am wondering if I could lay sheets of
pomace down in a nursery bed.
Thank you for your time,
Akiva
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Akiva Silver
Twisted Tree Farm
279 Washburn Rd
Spencer, NY 14883
(607) 589-7937
www.twisted-tree.net
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