The Rise of Craft Cideries: Elevating Quality with Vitikit’s Cider Making Equipment
At Vitikit, we’ve been witness to the remarkable resurgence of the craft cider industry in recent years. As cider enthusiasts ourselves, we understand the importance of offering unique and high-quality cider options to meet the growing demand. We take pride in being a company that provides cider makers with cutting-edge equipment that has played a pivotal role in the craft cider movement.
The Vitikit Difference
What sets Vitikit apart in the cider equipment industry is our unwavering commitment to quality and our hands-on approach. We don’t simply source equipment; we rigorously test and use it ourselves. Our team members are actively involved in the drinks industry, spanning cider, beer, wine, and even Kombucha. This unique perspective allows us to provide valuable insights, share our experiences, and offer expert advice to fellow cider makers.
Our Continuous Improvement Journey
At Vitikit, we take immense pride in our professionalism and commitment to excellence. Throughout our journey in cider making, we’ve embraced a culture of continuous improvement. We’ve encountered challenges along the way, as any craft does, and these experiences have provided us with valuable insights. In fact, it’s through these challenges that we’ve discovered the potential for exceptional quality, such as with our bottle-conditioned ciders like the dry-hopped keg cider, Cyclops. We firmly believe in sharing not only our successes but also the lessons we’ve learned from our past. This dedication to growth fosters a sense of community and contributes to the collective knowledge of the cider-making industry.
Comprehensive Cider Equipment
No matter where you are on your cider production journey, Vitikit has a solution for you. We offer a comprehensive range of cider making equipment that covers every stage of the process, from apple processing to fermentation, filtration, and final processing.
Apple Processing Equipment:
- Fruit Mills: Our fruit mills efficiently crush apples, ensuring maximum juice extraction.
- Stainless Steel Tanks: Our stainless steel tanks are instrumental in achieving the highest quality juice from apples.
- Mill, Washer & Elevator Systems: Essential for streamlining the apple processing workflow.
- Belt Press: An efficient solution for juice extraction.
We proudly partner with top manufacturers such as Sraml, Enoitalia, Stossier Presses and Zottel to offer you high-quality apple processing equipment.
Fermentation Equipment:
Fermentation is a crucial stage in cider making, and our range of stainless steel tanks, steam generators, pumps, chiller units, valves, hoses, and more ensures that the fermentation process runs smoothly and efficiently.
Filtration & Final Processing:
Our expertise extends to filtration and final stage processing, with a notable mention of the Romfil crossflow filtration machines we stock. These highly efficient machines not only improve the quality of your cider but also save energy and costs. From manual machines to fully automatic ones, we cater to various production scales. Additionally, we offer pasteurisers, bag-in-box solutions, and carbonators to perfect your final product.
Conclusion
The resurgence of craft cideries owes much to Vitikit, a company deeply entrenched in the cider industry. We provide essential cider making equipment and share our industry expertise to help fellow cideries produce exceptional products and thrive in this exciting industry. As craft cider continues to rise in popularity, we remain dedicated to supporting cider makers, ensuring they can produce outstanding cider and be a part of this flourishing movement. Contact Vitikit today to explore our cider making equipment and benefit from our vast knowledge and support.