The Labour Government have today announced a disproportionate increase in duties to be levied on Cider ~ this is justified by the fact that many people get pissed out of their brains on cider.
However the law says that anyone can produce cider or perry for their own consumption and may sell any surplus without
ANY duty being payable up to a limit of 1540 gallons per annum. More than enough to drink yourself senseless I would think.
When we had apple trees (last house) I used to make 5 gallons each year. After two pints most people found that whilst their arms functioned well their legs had lost all sense of feeling and direction.
So get making this autumn ~ it's legal, it is strong drink and you'll never reach the quantity limit. Remember you heard it here first. Instructions can be provided.
