Redfield Radio is a podcast brought to you by the team behind Oakland, California's Redfield Cider Bar & Bottle Shop. On the show, hosts Olivia Maki and Mike Reis discuss all things cider with producer interviews, impassioned rants, and geeky educational deep dives.
Redfield Cider Bar & Bottle Shop
Andrew Byers is Head Cidermaker and Production Manager at Finnriver Farm & Cidery. He's also a really charming guy and a great interview! In this episode, we chat with Andrew about the Finnriver operation and discuss CiderCon. https://www.redfieldcider.com/ Music: Caribou - Crayons Erykah Badu - Appletree
We chat with author Jason Wilson about his new book, The Cider Revival: Dispatches from the Orchard, out now! https://www.redfieldcider.com/ Music: Caribou - Crayons Erykah Badu - Appletree
We discuss the first months of shop ownership, an exciting panel from CiderCon, and malolactic fermentation. https://www.redfieldcider.com/ Music: Caribou - Crayons Erykah Badu - Appletree
We discuss the lead-up to the opening of the shop, including the ciders we bought, the employees we hired, and some of the unexpected challenges we faced. Later, we talk hops and what they do (and do not do) in cider. https://www.redfieldcider.com/ Music: Caribou - Crayons Erykah Badu - Appletree
We discuss some of our recent challenges as we approach the opening of the shop. Later, we dive into some of the decisions we'll be making with regard to what we'll be carrying on our shelves and in our draft lines. Also, cheese. https://www.redfieldcider.com/ Music: Caribou - Crayons Erykah Badu - Appletree
We weigh the benefits and disadvantages of the 750ml format, shout out a new Washington Post article, and learn about sweating. Plus, a shop update! https://www.redfieldcider.com/ Washington Post Article on the Dryness Scale Music: Caribou - Crayons Do Make Say Think - Don't Let the Blind Go Deaf Do Make Say Think - Binary Blues Erykah Badu - Appletree
We talk with South Hill Cider's Steve Selin about wild apples and all that they can contribute to the world of cider. Also, Olivia and Mike banter about rootstock, Saccharomyces, and a trip to the Finger Lakes and the Hudson Valley. https://www.redfieldcider.com/ Reference Links: South Hill Cider Submit your suggestions for the USACM style guide here! Social Media: Instagram Facebook Twitter Music: Caribou - Crayons Mac Demarco - Just to Put Me Down Mac Demarco - I've Been Waiting for Her Erykah Badu - Appletree
A conversation with the USACM's Michelle McGrath about terminology, cider styles, and rosé ciders. Also, the location of CiderCon 2020 REVEALED! https://www.redfieldcider.com/ Reference Links: USACM Baby Redfields! Social Media: Instagram Facebook Twitter
We struggle with how to talk about dryness, discuss why some cider has bubbles and some doesn't, and gush about the elegance of the méthode champenoise. Reference Links: https://ciderinlove.com/ Social Media: Twitter Instagram Facebook
We discuss the importance of cider styles and developing a language for cider that makes sense. Also, what the heck is ice cider? https://www.redfieldcider.com/ Reference Links: USACM Cider Styles Social Media: Instagram Facebook Twitter
An introductory episode in which Mike and Olivia talk about their personal cider epiphanies, the meaning of "craft," and the delight of bud break. https://www.redfieldcider.com/ Reference Links: MALUS Zine Social Media: Instagram Facebook Twitter