Krieken, where to source them?

[Eoin]

Well traditionally the krieken are left in the brew until the pits dissolve, so I'd imagine the contribution is quite high.

[Eoin]

Cantillon has a hint of almond due to the pits.

[Eoin]

A mix of Morello puree mixed with whole sweet cherry might be a good compromise.

[imark]

I heard that about the stones dissolving before but I just assumed it's a myth. I had heard that they generally leave it on the fruit for 3 months. So one of the statements seems to contradict the other because I really doubt the stones are dissolved in that time.
I suppose we'll have to try various options ourselves and see how it turns out.

[Eoin]

Another option would be to try some Peche. It's easy enough to source whole peaches....and considerably cheaper.

[lordstilton]

I'm heading down to the fruit and veg market during the week to have a chat with a supplier I know.. I'll let you know how I get on

[lordstilton]

I'm thinking group buy if he can help me out

[Snuff]

Okay, I have one of the guys at work sourcing fresh morello for me.
Not something normally bought due to the limited market for them but the season is just starting so I will see what I can find.
I'll update when I hear anything.

[Eoin]

Okay, I have one of the guys at work sourcing fresh morello for me.
Not something normally bought due to the limited market for them but the season is just starting so I will see what I can find.
I'll update when I hear anything.

Excellent Snuff, you da man.

[lordstilton]

Had a chat today with the guy in fruit and veg market.. He can get French sour cherries.. I'll have a price tomorrow.. Only thing is season doesn't start till next month.

[Eoin]

Had a chat today with the guy in fruit and veg market.. He can get French sour cherries.. I'll have a price tomorrow.. Only thing is season doesn't start till next month.

Excellent, sour will do either way, country of origin is irrelevant, we're also in no hurry, in fact they'll land in the freezer for a while anyway.
perfick my stinky cheesy friend.

[Will_D]

Now the only problem may be price!

Top quality fruit goes into the retail market and even at wholesale prices they will be expensive

Lesser grades go into the processing factorys.

That is why apples are €2 a kilo in the super market but cider making apples are more like €100 a ton.

[Eoin]

Now the only problem may be price!

Top quality fruit goes into the retail market and even at wholesale prices they will be expensive

Lesser grades go into the processing factorys.

That is why apples are €2 a kilo in the super market but cider making apples are more like €100 a ton.

They were never going to be cheap Will, I was quoted in-season cherries at 2-4 euros a kilo depending on high season.

[imark]

Any update on sourcing and price?

[lordstilton]

No.. I'll be back down the market next week and should have an update