Backyard to Bottle at Daylesford Cider

Ever wondered how to turn apples from your own backyard into crisp, delicious cider?
Join us at Daylesford Cider for a hands-on session that blends practical tips for home cider making with insights into how we do it on a larger scale. Learn about apple varieties and how they shape flavour, how to balance sweetness, fermentation lengths, and the best approaches to bottling. Along the way you’ll taste cider at different stages of fermentation, and finish with a guided tasting of three finished ciders that each showcase a different style and technique.

We’re also thrilled to welcome the team from Hepburn Springs Brewing Co. The owners behind this independent brew-pub and distillery in nearby Hepburn Springs will present a 20 minute session introducing the full brewing process.
The presentation will cover each major stage - malting, mashing, fermentation, and packaging. They'll be offering a clear and engaging look at how quality beer is crafted from start to finish.

This one-off, unique event is perfect for the curious backyard cider maker/brewer or anyone wanting a deeper appreciation of the craft of cider.

Also check out other Festivals in Daylesford.