
In the words of the author, Herrick Kimball:
"I suspect you are familiar with old-style cidermaking equipment consisting of a hand-crank apple grinder and a press with a big Acme screw that is turned down in order to put the squeeze to the ground-up apples. Such tools have been the home cidermaking standard for over a hundred years. And there are cider press companies that still sell (for a hefty price tag) grinders and presses patterned after the old tools. That old-style cidermaking equipment will get the job done but it does not get the job done easily or efficiently. Not at all.
After using old-style cidermaking equipment over the years to make my own fresh-squeezed sweet apple cider, I came to the conclusion that there had to be a better way. Which is to say, there had to be an easier way, and a more productive way, and a less expensive way.
And so it was that I set out on a personal quest to develop my own cidermaking equipment. I wanted a grinder and press that was easy to build with basic handyman tools and skills, relatively inexpensive, and very efficient. It took me four cider seasons of tinkering and testing before I finally had something I was satisfied with. My goal was achieved in the fall of 2008. I couldn't be more pleased with the results. That's why I call it Whizbang cidermaking. "Whizbang" is a dictionary word that means "conspicuous for speed, excellence, or startling effect." Yup, the name fits.
Then I set to work putting my grinder and press designs into plan form so that you, your family, and your friends could experience the sheer joy that comes with making gallons and gallons of pure, sweet, wholesome apple cider. My 46-page plan book provides complete, easy to understand directions. It was published in March of 2009. The cost of the book is only $18.95"
Other products in the category Cider Making:
#30 Fruit Press (C230) -- Grape capacity is 5+ gallons per load. Double ratchet mechanism applies additonal force to your fruit. Just $449.96 after your 10% discount! **Due to it's size, press must be shipped by Truck. Call for quote **
#40 Fruit Press -- Capacity is 6+ gallons per load. Comes with a double ratchet mechanism to apply additonal force to your fruit. Italian made, quality tool. Ship wt is 200 lbs. Just $719.96 after your 10% discount! **Truck shipment required, call for quote**
Book - "Making The Best Apple Cider" -- Apple selection, pressing, fermenting, clarifying, bottling and enjoying hard apple cider. Recipes for making cider at home.
Cider: Making, Using & Enjoying Sweet and Hard Cider -- A comprehensive guide to every aspect of cidermaking. 192 Pgs.
Wyeast Liquid Cider Yeast #4766 -- (XL Pack) is sufficient for up to 10 gallons. Crisp dry fermenting yeast with big, fruity finish. Creates a nice balance for all types of apples, pears and other fruit or fermentables. Allows fruit character to dominate the profile.