Drew Zimmerman evaluates a single-variety cider he made from apples in WSU’s cider orchard. WSU scientists are compiling a database of cider characteristics. The data will help cider makers when selecting varieties for blending. Mettais, pictured above right, is a bittersharp variety with high tannins and acidity.Geraldine Warner Grape growers have established a robust wine industry in the warmer areas of Washinton State. Now, apple growers are looking to create a cider industry in the cooler parts of the state. Although hard cider is sometimes compared with beer, cider maker Drew Zimmerman of Mount Vernon, Washington, said it’s more like […]