Jason Bowen's Favorite Cider Apples

Jason Bowen's Favorite Apples for Cidermaking

Hewe's Crab

• Most celebrated apple in the South for making cider.
• Great flavor.
• Great keeping ability.

Winesap

• Jason likes its keeping ability.
• Tree bears a good crop each year.
• Flavor has a snap to it.

Harrison

• Known as a major cider apple in New Jersey.
• Likes its sweetness.

Winter Jon

• Ripens late (usually November-December).
• Rates well in terms of high sugar and tannins.
• Sub-acid with a flavor uniquely its own.

Edwards Winter

• Good flavor
• Juicy
• Sub-acid
• Ripens in late September or Early October