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473: Tiny Bubbles | How to Make a Pét Nat Cider
Category: Arts
Duration: 00:44:53
Publish Date: 2025-10-15 07:00:00
Description:

What makes a Pét Nat cider sparkle naturally and how is it connected to the rural method you might have heard about in the UK?

In this episode, we take a practical look at:

  • What Pét Nat cider is and how it relates to the “rural method”
  • A clearer way to describe fermentation: Active Ferment → Quiet Phase → Maturation
  • When and how to rack cider for clarity and flavor
  • How to time bottling for perfect natural carbonation
  • Using a hydrometer to bottle safely at 1.005–1.010 SG
  • Essential tips for bottle-conditioning without blowouts
  • Why a little yeast haze can add charm to your finished cider

Key Takeaways

  • Pét Nat (Pétillant Naturel) means naturally sparkling where the bubbles come from fermentation finishing in the bottle.
  • Racking is a simple but essential step to move cider off the lees without introducing oxygen.
  • Skip the jargon: watch what your cider is doing, not just the calendar.
  • Always use champagne-rated bottles and sanitize everything.
  • The reward? Tiny bubbles, wild aroma, and the pure joy of cider alive in the glass.

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