I've got a batch of cider on tap in the kegerator right now which finished fermentation about a week ago.
Here's the recipe I followed:
5 Gallons of pasteurized, unfiltered cider
Wyeast Cider Yeast [Northern Brewer Y4766]
Wyeast Nutrient [Northern Brewer 9043]
It definitely did not turn out like your typical commercial cider. The yeast is way more dominant of a flavor than it should be and the sweetness you normally get isn't quite present.
That said, the end result isn't unpleasant. I also haven't ever tried any of the high-end fancy schmancy ciders, so I don't honestly know if this is closer to that style or it's just crap.
I think if I were to try this again, I'd probably eliminate the yeast nutrient or try a different strain of yeast. (Or get a bit more guidance on how this is actually supposed to be done first.)
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