Kelwish - cider, is a low alcohol drink. It is a regular or carbonated wine made from fruits (apples, pears, cherries), but with a different name from France (Cidre). The manufacturing method for both drinks is the same.
The history of the origin of apple cider
The true truth about the origin of this drink is unclear, despite this there are various versions. One of them is the version that the apple cider (kelvish) came out by accident. Its progenitor was Charlemagne, who sat on a sack of overripe apples. Whether this is fiction is unknown, but the first records of a weak wine made from apples date back to the ninth century. In the future, this drink became known as apple cider.
There are quite a few similar recipes that are similar to cider. For example, in ancient Rome, a weak drink was made from pears and apples. However, cider gained its greatest popularity in France, where it began to be produced commercially. This is why French cider is considered the tastiest.
Description of the drink
Drinks such as cider are very popular among women because of their softness and sweetness, as well as an alluring aroma. Kelwish preparation technology does not include the addition of beer or alcohol. The recipe is based on the fermentation process, which is similar to the recipe for making wine, but the amount of alcohol in the finished product usually does not exceed 5%. Usually the drink is bottled in a container with a volume of 0.5 liters.
Types of cider
Kelvish is usually made with the following flavors:
- Apple flavor. This cider is based on apple pulp and sugar. In addition to these two components, manufacturers do not add any chemical additives. Thanks to this, apple cider has a unique taste and aroma.
- Pear flavor. As soon as you open a bottle of pear cider, the drink begins to exude a tempting pear aroma, but this does not spoil the drink and does not create a cloying effect. Pear kelvis is a good way to quench your thirst on a sultry day.
- Cherry flavor. This cider has gained the greatest popularity among lovers of such drinks, because it is based on a delicious and aromatic berry - cherry.
- Strawberry-mint flavor. It would seem that these two components together cannot be combined into something special, but in the performance of cider, everything changes. This drink perfectly refreshes and quenches thirst, having an intoxicating strawberry aroma and refreshing mint.
At the moment, four types of cider are produced, but the manufacturers will soon promise to please with new flavors of this drink.
Positive qualities of kelwish
In ancient times, various diseases were treated with cider. If the manufacturer uses old recipes for preparing a drink, then it has useful properties. Due to the fact that cider contains phenolic compounds, it has a property that slows down the aging process of the body. Its high acidity has a beneficial effect on the digestion process. Cider also benefits people with diabetes. This is because the drink contains tannin, which lowers blood sugar. Drinking Kelwish improves overall mood. That is why it is recommended to drink it for those who suffer from frequent depression and mood swings. In reasonable doses, cider does not cause alcohol intoxication and poisoning, but only invigorates and tones up.
Potential harm to cider
Despite all of the above, cider can be harmful to the body as well. This is because cider contains alcohol. Therefore, the drink should not be drunk by people under the age of 18, pregnant and lactating women. Also, cider is not recommended for people suffering from gastrointestinal ulcers, hepatitis and other liver diseases. This is due to the fact that the drink has increased acidity.
Homemade apple cider recipe
The very concept of cider means a drink made from fruits or berries of fruit trees using natural fermentation. In another way, cider can be called apple wine.
First of all, you need to select the best fresh apples. Apples should not be damaged or dents. Usually, grinders are used for cooking, such as a meat grinder or blender. First you need to prepare deep dishes, as well as glass jars, which are closed with water locks. First you need to squeeze the juice from the apples, prepare the wort and start fermentation. Next, you need to clean the liquid well and pour it into containers. The variety of the resulting drink depends only on the varieties of apples selected for preparation. When cooked properly, kelwish has a rich aroma and vibrant color.
The nuances of making homemade cider
For cider, select juicy apples that should not be washed, as washing can wash away the yeast from the surface of the apples. You can only wipe them gently with a damp cloth or tissue. Apples for further processing should be kept for three days in a warm place. The apples are crushed with the skins. With the help of a juicer, the juice is separated from the cake. This is the best option. If you don't have a juicer, you can use a meat grinder. The resulting mixture is transferred into a deep container so that one third remains free for gases released during fermentation. An important nuance. After heavy rain, all apples harvested lose their yeast from the surface. You can bring them back with a handful of dried raisins added to a container with apples.
Some cooking features
The resulting apple juice is filled into a glass container with a narrow neck. The cake can be squeezed out with gauze, which is folded several times. A rubber glove is put on the neck of the glass vessel so that oxygen does not enter the cider, that is, an airtightness is created. So that it can go out once again, a hole is made in one of the fingers of the glove with a needle. The containers with the future drink should be stored in a room where the average temperature is about 25 degrees Celsius. During holding, a cloudy precipitate begins to form at the bottom of the glass container, while the solution itself becomes lighter. A great cider is obtained from such fermentation and aging after one to two months. The drink should not be overexposed in the same container for more than the allotted time, as it can turn into vinegar. The light part of the cider must be poured into another container, separating it from the sediment.
Classic cider recipe
The most popular method of making an apple drink is described below. As described above, the prepared mass should be filled into a sterile container by one third of its volume. Next, sugar is added, the amount of which is calculated based on the weight of the workpiece - there are 100 grams of sugar per 1 kg of the workpiece.
You can also add a little water if the apples are not juicy enough. Next, a rubber glove is put on the container. The bottles are cleaned in a warm room for about one week. An inflated glove will indicate that the drink is ready. All that remains is to strain the resulting cider and pour into bottles, tightly closing them with lids. Delicious and aromatic cider is ready!
Homemade cider recipe
First of all, you need to collect the best apples, let them lie down to soften. After that, they must be carefully sorted out, separating the rotten and spoiled ones. Next, the apples need to be chopped into medium pieces, while the sweet and sour varieties are chopped separately. After the apples are chopped, juice is squeezed out of them and put into a cool room. The juice is aged for three days. After the sediment separates, the juice should be carefully drained, leaving the sediment in the container. If sour and sweet juices were settled separately, they can be mixed. It remains only to bottle the finished cider. You can add a few raisins to each bottle. The container should be closed tightly and kept in a dark and cold place. This cider can be stored for up to one year. Homemade cider is ready to serve. Its incredible aroma and soft taste will impress guests.
