Brewer's Corner - Perry

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After success with Gruit Ale, there was an urge to try something different. My brewing partner, Martine, related that a pear tree at her family home in Calistoga was producing an amazing amount of pears.

Therefore it was decided. 

The next brew would be Perry, otherwise known as Pear Cider!

CALISTOGA PEARS

Sliced and Juiced

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adding the pectic enzyme

adding the tannins

yeast and yeast nutrient added (hands not shown)

ready to go

After about a week of fermentation, the Perry was carbonated and aged for six weeks before a bottle was opened for a sample.

crisp !

The Perry was another success. Crisp with distinct flavors and a hint of sweetness (pears have more sugar than apples, for those with apple cider experience), the Perry stands as an excellent drink to share with chums alongside an array of fine cheeses*.


*or crappy cheese, I'm not a huge cheese snob