Wow! I wonder if I'm outta my league here. I guess I like what I like! I like the commercial stuff (well, some of it). My tastes are evolving though. I'm hoping to be able to make some palatable stuff. I've been working my way through the liquor store coolers with ciders. I like the Woodchuck! Also like the Crispin Artisans- tried the honey & the saint. Also, like Angry Orchard. I bought a big bottle of the Icehouse/Iceman high abv stuff & I liked it. Helluva buzz too! I also bought Farmhouse Select (by the Woodcheck folks I think)- blech! Dry & not appley. I had to add a bit of apple juice to drink it.
My faves- are tha Canadian makers- Growers Brand (if you go for that pop taste- yummy!!!- love the pom) and I love the Okanagan. Anyone tried these? Higher abv, than what I find on my stateside shelves. And, personally, I want that. If I wanted apple juice- that's what I'd drink.
Now, how to copy that. Can the calculators be used backwards by entering the gravity & abv to help come up with a recipe?