Cider, made from apple juice, contains malic acid. This lends a freshness to the taste, even in the absence of gas. So still cider is an accepted style, while flat beer is always a failure. read more
To make apple juice, start by cutting 4 apples into quarters and removing the cores and seeds. Then, put the apples and a 1/4 cup of water in a blender and blend it on high for 45 seconds. Next, put the pureed apples in a fine mesh strainer over a bowl and let the juice drain through the strainer for 10 minutes. read more