[Sca-cooks] Period Cider Presses

[Kathleen Madsen]

Yes, they would have.  In fact, our former landlady in
Germany still does.  They call them basket presses in
some areas and if you have a fermentation or wine
making shop you may be able to rent one for a few
hours.

Eibhlin

> 
> I've seen wood cuts for wine pressing, but does
> anyone have any idea about  
> period hard fruit presses?  Would they have used the
> same barrel type press  
> for apples and pears?
>  
> Thanks
>  
> Grace
>