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Maturation This step is pretty simple but often overlooked by beginning cidermakers. Fresh out of the ferment the cider may be a bit rough, with the acid or alcohol notes being overbearing. A little time will allow to flavors of the cider to meld. I tend to bulk-age my cider in glass carboys or kegs and only bottle as needed, often a year or so after the ferment began. By doing this, the finished cider tends to be more balanced. Cider can also be matured after bottling by letting the filled bottles to sit in a cool place far a spell before serving. I find that ciders should really mature for at least 3-4 months before serving, but should also generally be drunk within a couple of years.
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