A coarsely woven cloth is placed on top of the form. The form is removed, another tray is placed on top of the pack, and the process is repeated. The loaded stack is placed under a hydraulic press and 3,000 pounds of pressure is gradually applied. A pump carries the raw cider through a plastic tube to cooling tanks. Ninety gallons of cider can be collected from a single pressing.
Cider differs from apple juice in that cider goes through less filtration.
The pomace that remains is not wasted. Some of it is turned into compost and used on our farm. Available in 16oz., half-gallon and gallon sizes, Lyman's Pasteurized Cider is sold at our Farm Market . One of America's oldest working farms, and a proud member of the agriculture, retail, and recreation industries of Connecticut. All Rights Reserved.