Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) Racking Time…

Like most creative things I do I wait for the right time to put my heart and soul into it. Sometimes I have projects laying around for days, weeks or even months before I pick them up again and finish them off.

The apple cider vinegar making has been sidelined for thirteen years! Yes, you read right, it has been a tad over 13 years since I juiced the organic apples, filled the glass demijohns and placed the airlock on top (this must be a record for me, the longest project running). The results are magnificent, take a look below…

I racked the tart-smelling liquid into clean glass bottles and the ACV is crystal clear. I even managed to save some mother for next batch.

When I juiced the apples back in July 2012, I had no idea that I would wait until I was settled into our beautiful property in the hills of Mt Perry, one hot day in spring 2025 to finally bottle it. Alas Christmas is on its way and I will use it in many dishes over the coming months.

I have about 20 L left to rack, but no more empty bottles. I may just shout myself a dozen new swing-top lidded bottles and empty out those demijohns to make way for some small batch wine next! I’m hoping my son’s grape vine are muscatel

If you’ve ever found yourself stuck to finish a project, I hope you have a free day, a little motivation and get that job done. I promise you’ll feel so much better for it!

Here’s cheers, I may just have myself a swig of ACV, for the health benefits of course.

Sonia Petersen

Barefoot FarmHer