Podcasts about ciders

In this podcast episode Molly and Chrissy invite their good pal Adrian Luna back to the podcast to fill their proverbial six pack with their favorite Hard Ciders. Don't miss these great recommendations from the Adrian Luna and an exclusive announcement. For more from Adrian check out his instagram @hardciderguyCheck out the Boozy Blonde blog for bonus content and exclusive links to what we reference in this episode.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://boozyblondes.com/blog/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Enjoy social drinking ? Join the party and on our social media to find out the Drink of the Episode, Giveaways and more:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://boozyblondes.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/boozy.blondes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/boozyblondes/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@boozyblondespodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Fourth-Generation Farmer, First-Generation Cidermaker Sophie Horstink of De Groote Wei, which means The Great Meadow in Dutch, is crafting Dutch cider as a value added project at her family's farm. Located in the eastern Netherlands near Arnhem, the farm spans 16 hectares and has long produced dessert apples and pears. Sophie Horstink The Horstink family market is well-known and is a go-to place for locals to shop and would be considered a grocery store. She released her first cider in 2022. The early response was enthusiastic, selling out quickly and prompting her to scale production. She now ferments around 5,000 liters annually in what is called the ‘cider cave” on the family farm. De Groote Wei's Ciders cider garden Appel Vink (Apple Finch) ABV: 6.5% Notes: Lightly sparkling with fresh acidity and a hint of sourness. Made entirely from eating apples including Elstar, Jonagold, and Belle de Boskoop. Groente Vink (Green Finch) ABV: 6.5% Notes: A blend of apples as used in the Appel Finch and 30% Conference pears. Also bottle-conditioned, this cider has a rounder mouthfeel and delicate fruit aromatics. Contact info for De Groote Wei Website: https://www.degrootewei.nl Family Farm shop Mentions in this Cider Chat VT & NY Cider Road Trip Totally Cider Tours SpaceTime Mead and Cider Works set to close June 22, 2025 – listen to the Space Time episode 288 with Dan Schreffler Support this podcast by becoming a patron!

Send us a textJoining on this episode is Derek Sherman, owner/Brewer of Odd Brothers Craft Cider out of Homer, Michigan. He and his brother are huge 80s-90s Pop Culture fans and lovers of crafting some of the best Ciders in America!! We sat him down and tried 4 our his Ciders and talk about what makes him tick!Segment #1  Pub Talk- 80s and 90s nostaligia.Cider had during Pub Talk: Key Lime Kyle by Odd Brothers Craft CiderSegment #2 Beer Flights- We hit Derek with the hard questions to find out what makes him who he is!!Cider had during Beer Flights: Ecto Cooler by Odd Brothers Craft CiderSegment #3 Top Shelf Top 3 characters from TV/Movies of the 80s-2000s and Create a Crossover episode..Jam three franchises together for a special episode.Ciders had during Top Shelf: Los Dose and Super Soft Birthday by Odd Brothers Craft CiderTheme song by Lost Like LionsSocial Media Links:Instagram: @oddbrothersciderWebsite: OddBrothersCraftCider Shouts out to our sponsors:Hop Station Craft Beer Bar!Niles Brewing CompanyVinyl Tap and Table Web/App Orders Promo Code drunkwithbuds to get 15% off!!! Don't forget to rate us 5 stars wherever you listen, it helps us a bunch!Drunk with Buds Merch!!! Click Here! Stay sexy.https://linktr.Hop Station Craft BarGet Beer, Cocktails, and fab food while enjoying darts, vintage games. Hop Station is hopping!Coastalos SodasUrban Artifact launched our own hemp derived THC brand Coastalo. Made with real fruit!!Niles BrewingUnique Beers and Cocktails! They host events and trivia weekly. Located in downtown Niles, Michigan!TavourUse our promo code 'DrunksWithBuds' for $10 off your second order.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Welcome back to Creeks to Peaks: The Understory! On this episode, we chat with Brooke Glover, the CEO & Co-Founder of Swilled Dog, an award-winning distillery and cidery located in Upper Tract, WV. We discuss the growing agritourism economy in WV, and Brooke's leadership in driving state policy. Tune in to learn all that Swilled Dog has to offer!Swilled Dog spirits are available in WV Liquor stores and ship online to 45 states. Ciders are available in small batches in their tasting room. (This conversation was recorded in Spring 2024)

Justin Koury - A wine and spirits expert with over 25 years of hospitality industry experience. Justin has spent decades teaching culinary techniques whiskey pairings and consulting in the spirits and cider Industries.Todd Godbout -Todd has been exploring the world of wineries, breweries, distilleries, and cideries since 2003, the same year he created WineCompass.com, a tasting room compendium that now includes information on almost 20,000 craft beverage tasting rooms. Since then, he has written over 1,500 posts at the WineCompass blog and leveraged his contacts to create the Virginia Wine TV and MyJoogTV video series. He has participated as a judge for the Maryland Governor's Cup and World Drinks Awards. In the technology sphere, he developed the Android Compass Craft Beverage Finder mobile application and its equivalent on Amazon Fire and Alexa. In 2018 he co-founded BevFluence®, an organization that provides a unique ecosystem where products are tasted, shared, and fully experienced. BevFluence® provides these services through influencer marketing campaigns and unique regional experiences through bartender labs and speakeasy events. The team has collaborated with the Michigan Wine Collaborative, Ryland Peters & Small publishing house, the American Cider Association, Visit Nelson County, as well as various guilds, DMOs, and associations. 

Ricardo Petroni - co founder/ brewmaster at Round Table BreweryPat Fondiller- Beer Beast since early nineties in San Francisco, NYC since 1997. Worked at the Gate, Southpaw, Greenwood Park. Sales at Smuttynose 2010-2017, Shmaltz/Alphabet City 2018, partner at Alewife from 2018-2024, RoundTable 2025-present.Manny Calderon Jr. – Mastermind of Niche Brands NYC, a marketing company that specializes in developing craft beers.Courtney Iseman is a Brooklyn-based craft beer and spirits writer for outlets including The Washington Post, Food & Wine, Punch, Inside Hook, Craft Beer & Brewing, CraftBeer.com, Thrillist, VinePair, and more. She is also a content consultant for beverage brands and retailers, and the author of the Beer Tarot Zine available through Bean to Barstool.Joined by photographer Miguel Rivas @thebeertrekker

 Zack Kaiser (Absolem Cider), Parick Chavanelle (Allagash), Larry Westler (Apres) sit down with Jimmy Carbone to talk Ciders from Maine, fermentation and how they all came to love the process.Zack is a Cidermaker, owner, and co-founder of Absolem Cider Company. In love with the craft, art, and science of fermentation. This passion developed through experiences at Neshaminy Creek Brewing, Millstone Cellars, Diamondback Brewing, and Perennial Cider Bar. Currently searching for tasty apples, grapes, and fruits. Patrick Chavanelle has been an employee at Allagash Brewing Company in Portland, Maine since 2011. He's currently the Research and Development Manager, responsible for coordinating new beer development, analyzing raw materials, and running the brewery's cider and wine program. He sits on the board of the Hop Quality Group where he is thoroughly involved in their public hop breeding efforts. Patrick is currently working towards his Master of Science in Brewing and Practice through the University of Nottingham, as well as the Winemaking Certification program through the University of California, Davis.Larry Westler went from apple enthusiast to photo editor to lead cider maker at Apres, and has jumped into cider making feet first in the last few years. Originally from NYC, the move to Portland eventually led to a career change as well, turning a passionate hobby into selfies with thousands of pounds of apples from Maine orchards, destined to be fermented. After initially bartending at Apres, he transitioned to becoming a member of the production team, and now runs the cider program. He strives to keep a diversified portfolio of cider that showcases modern and traditional methods while keeping the focus on Maine-grown apples and fruit in general.

Whilst Albert heads to Westminster, Justin and Adam recruit Little Pomona's James Forbes to chat about all things fortified in the cider category. James has just brought out his first Mistelle, Fomo (even if he's forgotten it today) and we learn how an 'alarming' coloured cider led to one of the most hyped releases of the last couple of years. Just and Adam are both card-carrying fans of all things fortified, and we chat about styles, approaches, ways to drink them and fortifieds with food. Plus Justin has hosted another cider supper club, this time with a Japanese-inspired vegan menu, Adam has unexpectedly won an award for Perry: A Drinker's Guide, and we learn how to tell the difference between fermentation and malolactic fermentation using just a bowl of Rice Krispies. Available on all podcast providers. Like, subscribe, follow, get in touch and share with all your friends and enemies!

Huck and Big Nate are shaking things up this week on #BrewsdayTuesday and branching out from beers to ciders! Round 2 has the gents trying out some ciders from Sycamore and Potter's Craft Cider.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Huck and Big Nate are shaking things up this week on #BrewsdayTuesday and branching out from beers to ciders! Round 1, it's ciders from Schilling and Original Sin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textOn this episode of Greetings from the Garden State, I visit Burnt Mills Cider in Bedminster, NJ, and sit down with owners John Coates and Miranda Meade to talk all things cider. From their early beginnings to launching in the middle of a pandemic, Burnt Mills has built a reputation for crafting high-quality, locally sourced ciders that showcase the best of New Jersey produce.We dive into the art of cider-making, the challenges of sourcing the right apples, and how Burnt Mills uses everything from Jersey-grown blueberries to cranberries and even beets in their seasonal and flagship ciders. Plus, we sample some of their best offerings—including a cider that tastes just like a fresh apple cider donut.Whether you're a cider aficionado or just looking for a new local spot to check out, this episode is packed with insight, history, and plenty of great drink recommendations.What You'll Hear in This Episode:The history of Burnt Mills Cider and how they started in the middle of the pandemicHow cider-making differs from beer and wine productionWhy certain apples are better for cider than for eatingThe role of New Jersey agriculture in Burnt Mills' ingredientsA tasting of their flagship and seasonal ciders—including fan-favorite flavorsThe outdoor experience at Burnt Mills and why it's a great spot to visit year-roundGuest Links:Website: Burnt Mills CiderInstagram: @burntmillsciderFacebook: Burnt Mills CiderTikTok: @burntmillsciderSponsors:New Jersey Lottery – Because anything can happen in Jersey.Mayo Performing Arts Center – Your destination for live entertainment in Morristown, NJ. Visit their website.Meghan Carroll of ReMax Elite – Looking to buy, sell, or rent in Monmouth or Ocean counties? Call Meghan today at 732-508-7402 or visit mcsellsbythec.com.Connect with Us:Website: Greetings From the Garden StateInstagram: @greetingsfromthegardenstateCall to Action:Love the episode? Leave us a review, share it with a friend, and come visit Burnt Mills Cider for a taste of New Jersey's best locally crafted ciders! Support the show

Liberty to Cider – with Elisha Mason We take an apple-tinted journey into the past with our guest this week, Elisha Mason, @museumofcider Archives and Collections Officer. Leading us into the mysterious (and, apparently, heavily haunted) archives and cellars of the magnificent Museum of Cider in Hereford, Elisha talks us through British Cider Riots, and how they inspired revolution in America, dream teapots and finding an unexpected foot in a box (different museum…) Continuing to answer the big questions we ponder who would be the best starship captain amongst historical pomologists and orchardists, ask what an ingenio is and string out the great Cider Voice debate: Bulmer's Norman vs Thorn Pear. Also, is Adam secretly the Scrooge of Wassailing (and can he even pronounce it?) We loved recording this episode with Elisha. Drop us a line at albert@cidervoice.com with your suggestions of people we should speak to next, or just to talk all things cider and perry. Ciders by @aldesider @tomolivercider @rosscider

Jane Peyton, author of The Philosophy of Cider and founder of the School of Booze, brings her deep knowledge of cider and its cultural history to the forefront in this enlightening conversation. Jane Peyton at Hereford AppleFest Banquet 2024 Key Points Covered Cider's Cultural Significance The apple as a symbol in global traditions and languages.   Historical mentions, from Norse mythology to Captain Cook's voyages. Defining Cider Cider is pressed, not brewed, differentiating it from beer.   Diverse expressions of cider, from tannic and dry to sweet and fizzy. The Legacy of Susanna Forbes A heartfelt tribute to Susanna Forbes' impact on the cider world. Jane's Philosophy on Cider Advocating for better representation of cider on menus.   Mainstream vs. artisanal cider perspectives. The School of Booze Jane's initiative to educate on cider, beer, and more.   Her work as a writer and accredited pommelier. Highlights from the Philosopher of Cider Recommended Reads and Tastings: The Philosophy of Cider and Jane's other publications.   Examples of cider diversity, including champagne-method ciders.   Memorable Quotes: “Slow cider is sunlight in a glass, the liquid expression of the orchard's soul.”   “Cider is not apple beer—it's pressed, not brewed.”   Ciders and Perries Mentioned: Little Pomona's offerings   Ross on Wye ciders Contact for Jane Peyton Website School of Booze   B.A. Summers novels Sole Brethren: Left To Their Own Devices & Sole Brethren: If The Shoe Fits Mentions in this Cider Chat Hereford Applefest 2024 film - https://www.herefordshirelifethroughalens.org.uk/cider-perry/   CiderCon2025 Promo Code –  Once you get to the registration form, towards the end of the first page you'll reach a section in the form that says “additional registration information” and there is a question: If you have a coupon, please enter code here (case-sensitive): CiderChat   Totally Cider Tour to the UK - send an email to info@ciderchat.com to get on the wait list for this 2025 tour taking place August 25-31, 2025

Ron Hughley is back with another edition of The Daily Fix: - #Chiefs keep barely missing on big plays. - Ravens suspend Diontae Johnson. - Ron loves a good hard cider. Subscribe: https://youtube.com/live/xxz1d57EjKo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been 8 years since we last did a whole lineup of ciders, and this was just the re-evaluation we needed to fall back in love with these well-crafted non-beer drinks. But it's not just apples this time: each cider brings something else to the mix - to consistently surprising results. Also, Craig has created a glitter problem he can't solve, Ryan learns of a surprising cidery connection to the beer world, and we're both forced to put on the oversized blazer before being let inside.  Ciders Reviewed The Northman - Hopped Cider Stem Ciders - Apricot Haze Eris Brewery & Cider House - Strawbarbarella Wölffer Estate Vineyard - No. 139 Peach Cider Obscurity Brewing and Craft Mead - Pumpkin Hard Cider  

Shannon and James kick off their East Bay Homebrew Club Series with Charles, the Wizard of Ciders and Meads. On this special episode, Charles shares how he got started in homebrewing, tips on how to make cider and mead at home and why he joined a homebrew club. Tune in and find out what has Shannon talking about drunken monkeys.

Bringing Cider to Hungary: The Story of Abaliget Garden Projects In this episode of Cider Chat, we learn about the southwest Hungary, where Ancha Gergely is building Abaliget Garden Projects, her small-scale cidery focused on Hungarian apples, pears, and centuries-old varieties. Ancha's journey began in England, where she developed a love for cider. For Hungary it appears that there is little known about cider or cider making, prompting her to craft her own. Ancha Gergely With a deep passion for apples and heritage varieties, Ancha started her orchard in 2018 by grafting local and English varieties onto Hungarian rootstock. Her husband's contribution of English cider apple graft wood expanded the orchard significantly, leading to her current collection of 600 apple and pear varieties. Ciders at Abaliget Orchard Projects Ancha crafts unique Hungarian ciders that highlight the region's apple diversity. Some of her featured ciders include: Fishti – A smoky cider aged in a Speyside whiskey barrel, offering mellow whiskey notes balanced with local apples. Birs is the Hungarian work for Quince – This is a 100% quince cider with a delicate sweetness Abaliget Garden's Quince Cider Back label of Birs – Quince Apple Varieties at Abaliget Garden Abaliget Garden includes a mix of English, Hungarian, and other European varieties. Here are a few notable apples in her collection: Kanizsai – A classic Hungarian apple with a sweet profile Húsvéti Rozmaring – Known for its rosemary scent, this apple can keep until Easter Various Perry Pears – 20 different types from the UK, bringing unique flavor profiles for perry production Cider Making Techniques at Abaliget Ancha's approach to cider-making combines traditional fermentation methods with her unique orchard composition, balancing Hungarian and English influences. In addition to cider, her nursery serves as a source for new Hungarian cider makers, offering heritage and cider-specific apple trees. Contact Info for Abaliget Garden Projects Website: Abaliget Garden Projects via Facebook Mentions in the Cider Chat Totally Cider Tours EsoTerra Ciderworks – Arboretum Initiative Cider Explorer review of Abaliget Garden Projects ciders and perry

Discovering Domaine Johanna Cécillon: A Journey of Cider, Heritage, and Terroir Johanna Cécillon and her husband, Louis Cécillon, have deep ties in the world of fermented drinks, and are now merging their wine heritage with cider-making in Brittany. Domaine Johanna Cécillon, near Dinan, honors family tradition and innovation through biodynamic farming methods. Established on family land from the 1800s, Johanna brings a refined approach to cider, embracing natural processes that reflect the land's unique terroir. Louis and Johanna Cécillon Biodynamic Practices and Natural Fermentation At Domaine Johanna Cécillon, the orchard is certified biodynamic, preserving the ecosystem and producing exceptional quality fruit. Johanna practices natural fermentation, using no added yeasts or sulfites to allow the true flavor of each apple variety to shine. A dedication to biodynamics reflects Johanna's commitment to safe farming practices for the entire ecosystem - people, animals, plants and the environment. The Ciders of Domaine Johanna Cécillon Poiré – 5% A delicate pear cider, or "poiré," that combines subtle tannins with a soft, dry finish. Aged for two years, it boasts a complex minerality, capturing the terroir of Brittany with every sip.   Divona – 5% This cider is crafted from acid-forward apples, bringing a refreshing minerality and gentle sweetness. With a very low bitterness, Divona offers a light and dry profile that balances softness with crisp fruit notes.   Toutatis– 7% Aged in Saint Joseph wine barrels, Tutatis is an innovative cider with rich oak flavors that enhance its complexity. This cider features subtle hints of white wine, bringing an added layer of depth and sophistication to the apple-forward character.   Taranis – 8% Taranis is a blend of perry and cider and aged in Syrah barrels, offering an amber hue and distinctive, refined tannins.   Nerios – 5% Nerios is a tribute to the traditional cider-making heritage of Brittany. Made from heritage apple varieties, it has a robust tannic profile, warm amber color, and offers a classic, rustic flavor with layers of depth and a lingering finish. Contact Info for Domaine Johanna Cécillon Domaine Johanna Cécillon welcomes visitors by appointment to experience the ciders firsthand and enjoy a tranquil orchard tour. Purchase is available on-site, or find their ciders internationally. Website: Domaine Johanna Cécillon Mentions in this Cider Chat Totally Cider Tours Support Cider Chat via Patreon on your web browser 408: Cider's Pomological Life Coach | Know Your Roots, NY - Mike Biltonen on Biodynamic Orchard Care 123: The Poiré Fermier - The Perry Farmer

This Weeks Guests:Martha Lowry of Woodfolk CiderJenna Boucher of Two Blokes cider, a passionate cider maker who has experience from the hospitality and brewing industry.Damin Sawyer, New York based Hard Cider and Chicken Wing enthusiast & reviewer. PT Sales Manager for Original Sin Cider

Innovation at Cidrerie Manoir du Val: Blending Tradition and Modernity Located in Normandy's Pays de Risle, Cidrerie Manoir du Val and with maker Marie Bourut at the helm s crafting innovative ciders with a nod to tradition. With Marie's husband Thomas Courtoux., this couple has transformed a historic orchard. From pioneering the production of Blanc Cider (white cider) to fermenting with Sorbus Domestica via the distinctive La Cormé Cidre, the duo's approach is reshaping the way we think about Normandy cider. In this Cider Chat Arnould Nazarian helped connect Cider Chat with Marie and was on hand during this interview and helping with the translation. Arnould's hobby is both finding Sorbus Domestica trees and sharing his affection for this magical fruit. Listen to his two Cider Chat's Episode 219 Sorbs Not Sulfites Episode 220 Can Sorbus Domestica Save the World Innovations in Cider-Making at Manoir du Val One of the standout ferments at Cidrerie Manoir du Val is the development of La Cormé Cidre, a cider made with the unique Sorbus Domestica tree. This rare fruit imparts a complexity and depth of flavor that sets it apart from more traditional apple-based ciders. Marie and her husband have also crafted Blanc Cidre, a white cider made by halting the oxidation process to create a fresh, clear cider that pairs perfectly with seafood and light dishes. La Corme Cidre More Innovation! To support the orchard's demanding harvest, Marie's husband, Thomas, designed and built a custom machine called the Delorian. This tricked out tractor picks up apples from the ground, dramatically speeding up the harvesting process and reducing the need for manual labor. The Ciders of Cidrerie Manoir du Val Pink Cider (Rosé) – Made from red-fleshed apples like La Rouge du Val, this vibrant cider is a sweet, fruit-forward offering with a stunning hue. La Cormé Cider – This unique cider is made with a blend of apples, pears, and the rare Sorbus Domestica fruit, bringing a balance of tartness and complexity. Note: Arnould and his mother Charlotte pick all the Sorbs used Ciderie Manoir du Val. Blanc Cider – A white cider that stands out for its clarity and crispness, perfect for pairing with seafood. The lack of oxidation during pressing keeps the cider fresh and bright- hear how this is done in the episode. There is also Calvados, Pommeau, Fresh Pressed Apple Juice and Poiré Apple Varieties at Manoir du Val Cidrerie Manoir du Val's ciders are made from a carefully selected range of apple varieties, each chosen for its unique contribution to the cider-making process. Some of the key varieties include: La Rouge du Val (Red-fleshed apple) – name after the estate La Petit Jaune (Acidic variety) Chlorono (Sweet variety) Doux Vérets de Carrouges (Sweet variety) Benit Rouge & Douce Moen (Bitter Sweet) Fréquin Rouge & Marie Menard (Bitter variety) The Delorian – apple picker upper Where to Find Cidrerie Manoir du Val Ciders Cidrerie Manoir du Val products are sold both at their farm store and in various locations throughout the Paris region, including: Chateau d'Harcourt Les Ferme de Gally If you're ever in Normandy, visiting the cidery is a must — not only for the ciders but also for a closer look at their innovative approach to cider-making. Contact for Cidrerie Manoir du Val Website: https://www.manoirduval.fr/ Address: EARL Courtoux Bourut, 960 Route du Val, Saint Aubin Le Guichard. 27410 Mesnil-en-ouche Stay Updated with Cider Chat To learn more about innovative cider makers like Marie Bourut and stay informed on the latest episodes of Cider Chat, subscribe to the podcast and the Cider Chat YouTube channel. By subscribing, you'll be notified of upcoming episodes that focus on cider-making, so you won't miss any of the exciting stories from the world of cider.

From Suffolk to Virginia: Stephen Schuurman's Cider Journey In Episode 428 of Cider Chat, we meet Stephen Schuurman, owner and cider maker at Winchester Ciderworks in Winchester, Virginia. Originally from Suffolk, England, Stephen has brought his deep love of English cider to the northern portion of the Shenandoah Valley. What started as a passion project has grown into a successful business, blending English cider-making techniques with Virginia-grown apples. Ciders tasted in this Episode At Winchester Ciderworks, the focus is on producing hard ciders that are not overly sweet nor dry ciders. Expect a wide range of cider offerings and the option for a tasting flight at the Ciderhouse or go directly to the flagship cider, Malice. Malice is a classic, off-dry cider with a clean, crisp finish and just the right amount of residual sugar. Made with a blend of Virginia apples. At 6.5% ABV, it's sessionable and easy-drinking — perfect for enjoying with friends or pairing with a meal. 522, a cider infused with black currant. Named after the road where Winchester Ciderworks was originally located, this cider blends the tartness of black currants with the brightness of local Virginia apples. At 5.9% ABV Support Cider Chat and Keep the Stories Flowing If you're a fan of learning about the stories behind great cider makers like Stephen Schuurman, consider supporting Cider Chat. Your donations help keep the podcast on the air, allowing us to continue sharing stories from the world of cider. To help us continue to bring you these amazing episodes, hit the donate button at CiderChat.com. Contact for Winchester Ciderworks and Ciderhouse Website: https://winchesterciderworks.com/ Mentions in this Cider Chat Totally Cider Tours

Golden State Cider Unfiltered Breanne Heuss, Marketing Director for Sonoma Craft, is our guest on Brew Ha Ha with Steve Jaxon and Herlinda Heras. Sonoma Craft is the umbrella organization that holds Golden State Cider, Sonnenschein Cocktails and Seismic Brewing. This is Breanne's first time on Brew Ha Ha but co-owner Christopher Jackson was on this episode of the show on May 19, 2022, to talk about Golden State Cider. He was also on this episode in July 2019 to talk about starting Seismic Brewing. Breanne is responsible for marketing the three brands that share their company values of making high quality products using sustainable practices. Seismic Brewing has refocused as a craft lager brand, with distribution at the tap room and in selected locations in the Bay Area, but on draft only. They still make their different lagers, including Tremor and the Red lager. Breanne has been with Sonoma Craft for three years, and she worked for Golden State Cider before that. Herlinda mentions that spirits have overtaken beer in terms of annual sales in the US. Unfiltered After they taste their Unfiltered cider, they will taste a cocktail too. Golden State Cider has different tiers of cider. The base tier, called the core tier, includes the Mighty Dry, Brut and Jamaica. They have added one that is unfiltered, which is very dry and has big rich apple flavor. They also have a non-alcoholic cider, called “Dry and Mighty.” Russian River Brewing Co. is open in Santa Rosa on 4th St. and at their big Windsor location. Visit their website for up-to-date hours, menus, beers and more. The Sonnenschein Cocktail is the Valencia Mimosa. It is made with fresh Valencia orange juice, and a bit of apple eau-de-vie. Each can holds two mimosas. The ABV is 10%. See our sponsor Victory House at Poppy Bank Epicenter online, for their latest viewing and menu options. All the Sonoma Craft companies are dedicated to sustainable practices and to supporting local and statewide charities. They are also involved in hurricane relief in western North Carolina, with the local Craft Brewer's Guild.  And they support local farmers by using fruit and other ingredients as much as possible from growers that are local, California-based or on the west coast. Golden State Cider has the Core series, the Harvest series and the Radical series. You can find all of them here on the Ciders page of their website.  They are open Monday through Sunday from noon to nine.

We had a lot of first time guest's on today's show... including the head coach of the Edmonton Oilers, Kris Knoblauch! Knoblauch shared his thoughts ahead of his first full season behind the bench, and gave some insight on certain players includinig Connor Brown, Vasily Podkolzin and others.  As always, we then transitoned to Mr Mikes 'Kind of Easy Trivia!' Today's caller was KC, and he absolutely crushed it!    They then transitioned to ‘Three Questions Too Many' from Park Mazda.   And it's Thursday, you know what that means... Sobeys & Safeway Liquor Beer of The Week! Today, Brody from Uncommon Cider Co. stopped by, and brought some Ciders with him!    The boys finished the show with ‘The Wrap' for William Huff.    

During this episode of ROCKnVINO, hosts Coco and Michelle talk with Ned Lawton, Founder and Cidermaker at Ethic Ciders. Ned and his family decided to buy property in Sebastopol about 10 years ago, that had an apple orchard. They had children from their preschool in San Francisco come to the property to learn about farms. They decided to make cider with the juice, and have been making it for about 7 years. You can visit their property on Occidental Road in Sebastopol for tastings and education. They will be part of the Farm Trails Farm Tour on October 13th. You can get free tickets (registration required) to attend and press your own apple juice! Parking is very limited, so be sure to register in advance to reserve your spot.   Ethic Ciders 8490 Occidental Rd Sebastopol., CA 95472 ROCKnVINO is sponsored by American AgCredit.

This episode features Pat Martin of Milk and Honey Ciders. Three childhood friends Peter, Aaron and Adam brought their skill sets together and formed a cidery. Milk and Honey specializes in heirloom and heritage apple varieties. They focus on dry to semi dry aromatic and interesting ciders. 11738 Co Rd 51, St Joseph, MN 56374 - (320) 271-3111 - www.MilkandHoneyCiders.com - Instagram Highlights From our Conversation: Bevfluence Cidercon

In our latest episode, Aaron and Floyd took a drive to visit the growing Upstate NY Breweries scene. We visited some local breweries crafting fantastic lagers, Sours, Ciders and Farmhouse ales using various style hops and locally sourced ingredients. Truly farm to table in every sense of the word. Enjoy our newest episode and let us know if there're any breweries you would recommend for us to try on our next trip. Cheers! Support the Show.https://www.instagram.com/unwined_boutique/https://www.instagram.com/sommandsommerpodcast/https://www.instagram.com/thechosenvine/

The team welcome a transatlantic cider rock star to the pod for this episode as they're joined by Eleanor Leger, co-founder and owner of Vermont's @edenciders We talk about all things ice cider and how Eden experiment with this magnificent dessert cider style. Plus the economics of fine cider, and how Eden have diversified over the years whilst staying true to their full juice roots. Having experimented with British varieties we talk about the different flavours they produce in American terroirs, which leads us to a discussion of the new frontier of propagating wild American apples for cider. Finally things get extra serious as Eleanor demonstrates the massive impact that climate change has had on not only her orchards, but the very styles of cider she can make. An absolutely brilliant chat with one of the most significant figures in aspirational cider. Albert is lightly chilled @rosscider @adamhwells cools off @cider_review Justin breaks the mill @justinwellsjustin

Golden Rule Cider from Ethic Cider. Ethic Ciders founder New Lawton is back on this crunchy episode of Brew Ha Ha with Steve Jaxon and Herlinda Heras, to promote this year's Gravenstein Apple Fair. Ned Lawton appeared on Brew Ha Ha on this August 25, 2018 episode, promoting Cider Week that year. Herlinda is going to Italy next week to visit some friends who have bought a house near Lake Como, which they will be converting into a bed and breakfast. The Gravenstein apple is to cider makers what Pinot Noir is to local winemakers. It is the go-to fruit for their art. It is tart and sweet and ripens early. Ethic Ciders got started with their acquisition of an old apple orchard which was in need of renovation. Once that was done they were able to produce a crop and make the cider from that. Gravitude: Grateful for Gravensteins They are tasting a cider called Gravitude. Its name means "grateful for Gravensteins. It is sparkling and very food friendly. The tartness is what makes it combine with foods in the same way that a wine with strong acidity does. Russian River Brewing Co. is open in Santa Rosa on 4th St. and at their big Windsor location. Visit their website for up-to-date hours, menus, beers and more. They will be pouring ciders at the Gravenstein Apple Fair on Aug. 10. There they will also be launching a new product, Gravitude in cans. Some of their ciders are traditional and others are their creative recipes that combine flavors. You will also be able to meet the cider makers.  There are also styles that come from different countries. It is popular in France, from Brittany. There will be cider producers and also cheese and gelato "It is a really classic country fair," says Herlinda. See our sponsor Victory House at Poppy Bank Epicenter online, for their latest viewing and menu options. There is also a press where you can press apples. Some producers will have special ciders to pour. The arts and crafts are true local artisans and you can find stuff you won't see anywhere else.

With Adam still MIA, Justin and Albert make it all the way to the top, sitting down with the godfather of aspirational cider, Mr Tom Oliver @tomoliverscider. Drawing on Tom's wealth of knowledge and abundant wit we chat adventures in America, ordering everything on the menu and the increasing importance of aspirational cider on keg. As a kindred Herefordshire cidermaker Albert and Tom compare notes on the importance of the stamp of the maker, the recent inaugural edition of Cider School, pride in Herefordian produce, collaboration and the upcoming Apple Fest. A privilege, as ever, to talk to one of cider's most important characters. Ciders by @chapel_sider and @hudsonvalleyfarmhousecider  Albert makes cider @rosscider Justin leads tastings @justinwellsjustin Adam can't think of a single Tom Oliver pun @cider_review (Ed: why didn't he just write, Adam wants some more @cider_review?)

The TMA 20th Anniversary shirts are live and they are sex on fabric. Excellent moisture-wicking technology. The USA lost to Panama and Alexi Lalas is not happy about it. Why does the US struggle in international soccer? Dear Deidre I cheated on my girlfriend with my best mate and I don't even feel guilty about it. Practice safe sex with your buddy. Are Mr. Ciders and JV Golf Coach hookin' up? Grinding on bus boys on The Hill. Make the 4X your goal shirt. River Des Peres hurricanes. Gen Z's War on Socks. Burt Reynolds was grumpy. Summer of the Finance Bro. Jackson's down on beef jerky. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The TMA 20th Anniversary shirts are live and they are sex on fabric. Excellent moisture-wicking technology. The USA lost to Panama and Alexi Lalas is not happy about it. Why does the US struggle in international soccer? Dear Deidre I cheated on my girlfriend with my best mate and I don't even feel guilty about it. Practice safe sex with your buddy. Are Mr. Ciders and JV Golf Coach hookin' up? Grinding on bus boys on The Hill. Make the 4X your goal shirt. River Des Peres hurricanes. Gen Z's War on Socks. Burt Reynolds was grumpy. Summer of the Finance Bro. Jackson's down on beef jerky. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Absolute cider royalty comes to the pod this week as Justin and Albert are joined by Alison Taffs, head honcho at multi-award-winning might-as-well-keep-the-trophy cider pub The Hop Inn. We talk about Alison and Justin's shared background as drama students at Mountview, and how that armed them to become tasting host extraordinaires, we touch on managing alcohol intake when working in the drinks industry and Alison schools us on what makes good hospitality. Only momentarily distracted by Justin looking up directions to the Hop Inn on his phone, we learn how to build the ultimate cider list as a pub and how gaining confidence with tasting notes can help drinkers, producers and hospitality staff. Ciders by @gospel_green Albert lords the land @rosscider Adam hops in @cider_review Justin is on heavy antihistamines @justinwellsjustin

In the latest instalment of 'Seminal Ciders' Adam catches up with someone who's been writing about cider even longer than he has – Natalia of @ciderexplorer. Based in Germany, Natalia's been covering the continental cider scene since 2017, shining a light on central European cider cultures as well as countries whose cider doesn't always get a spotlight. We talk about the cider that got her started, the current state of German cider, the magical event that is @CiderWorld, the first cider she ever gave full marks, the bottle that persuaded her perry could be good and more! Featuring ciders from Poland, Germany, Austria, France and Croatia: @cydr_ignacow @gutshof_kraatz @blakstoc @Jerome.forget61 @kertelreiter_cider @buzdovan_craft_cider Albert explores apples @rosscider @adamhwells charts words @cider_review Justin may be some time @justinwellsjustin

For the third instalment of our 'this is your life, but in cider' series, Adam finally stops just talking to co-hosts and sits down with drinks writer Rachel Hendry (@ratchellle), who is definitely appearing in a full-length cider voice episode for the first time. With absolutely no technical hitches whatsoever we cover accidentally becoming an award-winning beer writer, the relationships between pub regulars and the staff who work in those pubs, ciders so good they make you scream and the trials and tribulations of fact retention. Have a listen and discover Rachel's five all-time most important picks, from the perry that 'did it' to the 'most fun drink ever'. Albert makes cider @rosscider Adam (@adamhwells) writes on @cider_review (and has written a book!) Justin is London's hottest new cider tasting impresario (@justinwellsjustin)

In the second part of our series on the drinks that shaped our journey in cider, it's Albert's turn to reveal the bottles that have most impacted him. Shockingly, three of them are Ross-on-Wye – though Albert didn't actually press the apples in any of them, though he helped bottle and shape the latter two. Even more shockingly however, two of the ciders aren't Ross-on-Wye's at all! In this episode we learn the bottle ‘that did it' for Albert and the two Ross-on-Wyes that shaped his cider making trajectory. Plus the British cidery that's most impacted him and a recent cider that inspired him to keep learning and evolving. A lovely conversation with one of aspirational cider's modern greats (Adam's words, not Albert's!) Ciders by @rosscider @littlepomona and @haykinfamilycider Albert makes cider @rosscider Adam writes about it @adamhwells and @cider_review

Before OM and High On Fire, there was the marijuana infused, Sabbath worshipping, stoner metal power trio hailing from San Jose, California known as SLEEP. Just saying the name transports you to a land filled with THC infused riffs, the sweet aroma of sinsemilla, and enough smoke to indicate that the pyramid sized bong is fully loaded and ready to transport you to another dimension of audio stonerdom.    Imagine Black Sabbath (circa Master of Reality) time traveling to SLEEP's jam room in the early 90's and bestowing upon them the knowledge of “the riff filled land” over a freshly ignited bowl of greens. Now add some retro sounding equipment boosted with the power of modern-day technology, tune the guitars and bass down even further, add way more fuzz and balls with a generous portion of freshly harvested relaxers and you've got the modern-day equivalent of Black Sabbath in their prime. SLEEP is such a powerful force that they are one of the few bands in the history of stoner metal to have sonically recreated what being supernaturally high actually sounds like.   Prepare for the Weedian pilgrimage across the endless desert of time toward “the riff filled land” with the cannabis caravan, complete with “all the shag carpet”, “all the wood paneling” and a jam room that likely resembles a “rumpus room” and “smells like 1976”. Find out what happens “when you're expecting bubbles and you don't get bubbles”, get ready to “go bumpski before the show”, and discover why getting “frontloaded” on “the most safe ‘less safe' drug” is the only way to properly prepare when you JOIN US for a green tinted, smoke-filled trip INSIDE THE METAL with San Jose's pioneers of stoner metal, SLEEP.  SLEEP on the InterWebs: https://weedian.com/   Visit www.metalnerdery.com/podcast for more on this episode Help Support Metal Nerdery https://www.patreon.com/metalnerderypodcast   Leave us a Voicemail to be played on a future episode: 980-666-8182 Metal Nerdery Tees and Hoodies – metalnerdery.com/merch and kindly leave us a review and/or rating on the iTunes/Apple Podcasts - Spotify or your favorite Podcast app Listen on iTunes, Spotify, Podbean, or wherever you get your Podcasts. Follow us on the Socials: Facebook - Instagram - Twitter   Email: metalnerdery@gmail.com Metal Nerdery Munchies on YouTube @metalnerderypodcast   Show Notes: (00:01): “Watching him destroy people makes me smile…” / #femalecomics / “That's one of my favorite bits…”/ ***WARNING: #listenerdiscretionisadvised *** / “It's like coffee infused rum…”/ ***WELCOME BACK TO THE METAL NERDERY PODCAST!!!*** / #thisepisodescideroftheepisode (“He's already had 4 of ‘em…”) / “It's 4/20,  bro…”/ #BlakesHardCider #CherryLimeade / “It's kinda like a soda…” / Ciders vs Sours / #sixpercentABV / #greatradio / “It's gluten free…”/ ***You can skip to #TheDocket if you wanna skip all the fun and get #straighttothemeat …*** / “It's just 20 inch meat…”/ “We're recording 2 weeks in a row…” / #pregamingASMR / “You'd better tell the person what you bought them…”/ “It came out of my nose…”/ “I need to know what I'm doin'…”/ “When you're expecting bubbles…and you don't get bubbles…”   (07:53): “Let's talk about your balls…” / “In a nutshell…today my balls feel loved…thanks to #Manscaped …” / #balldeodorant and #boxerbriefs / “I don't know if this is what's in there, but it's got the perfect blend of…”/ “It's tingly…and manly.”/ ***Go to manscaped.com and enter promo code METAL for 20% off your entire order PLUS free shipping!!!*** / #promocode #metal / #ManscapedTestimonial / #Lawnmower / “I think it's multipurpose…it's Manscaped it's not #ballscaped …”/ “Don't forget the #Weedwhacker …”/ “It could be like an off label thing…” / #uhhhkay   (12:58): “It's 4/20…”/ #legalweed #deltaninegummies / “It's too much of a commitment…”/ Looks like we got some #shittah …/ We got an email from Mike (#EmberingEffigy) #SEVERD #nusludgecore (“Are these boys playing at the #YonderwaysMetalFest?”) / “And it's kind of a fun game, too…”/ #matchgame / #Yatesville / “I've been there, it's very nice…”/ #HocusPocus FOCUS (“They only had 5 minutes to play a 7-minute song on TV…”) / “His faces get better every time…”/ “I think he's had some extracurriculars…” / “Dude, let's go #bumpski before the show…”   (20:45): “I heard a weird story…It's gonna sound like a joke but it's not…” / #chickenproblems / #freshkilledchicken / “There's something in OUR chicken…”/ “The joke there…”/ “That's not a joke and don't fucking do it…you didn't have to go there…”/ #blacksheep (“If you shave them all away, they're black underneath…”) / “I'm trying to say it without saying it and now I can't say it…”/ #extrabigleague #PuertoRican   (23:50): #TheDocket METAL NERDERY PODCAST PRESENTS: SLEEP – INSIDE THE METAL / “You say the name and you hear the sound of bongs and you can smell weed…”/ “They do drive slower…”/ “And by these people, I mean stoners…”/ “This episode brought to you by #SealAMeal …”/ #lesssafedrugs (“How are they testing it?”) / #theyreguessing / “They're judging your eyes…”/ “Less safe drugs!?” / “I don't know about addictive…maybe withdrawals…”/ “Just legalize it and be done with it…and we'll still be the last state to do it.”/ “The devil loves the alcohol…”/ “Wouldn't it be weird…?” / “Every time I see that it makes me smile AND gets me hard a little bit…”/ #selfimmolation #conspiracytheorist #ponzischeme / “Have you seen #AmericanConspiracies on #Netflix?”    (31:00): “They don't have a lot of albums…” / The modern-day equivalent of Sabbath / #educationalepisode / A quick rundown of the #Sleep catalog / “Click THIS link…”/ #wesaveballs / “Why speed it up if it's gonna happen anyway?” / “Is it fair to say…?”/ (1991 - Volume One)  STILLBORN (“That's scary…”) / “It's an Australian wallaby caller…”/ #awwwwmannnn / #doommetal / “All the shag carpet…all the wood paneling…it smells like 1976…it sounds like a jam room…” / “This does remind me a little bit of #TypeONegative …”/ THE WALL OF YAWN #slowitdown (“That's a weird mix…”) / “Maybe that's when the weed kicked in…”/ “It's like a dark green room…” / NUMB (“That sounds like old school Sabbath…”) / “That's not possible…”/ #harmonicaASMR / “This sounds way more doomy than Holy Mountain…” / “What do you think would be hotter?” / #tattoos vs #notattoos / “It kills my boner a little bit…it doesn't help my boner.”/ “I'm not talking about that with you…”/ “For me, tattoos are not a #bonerenhancement …”/ “Technically that's what Popeye is…” / #veganseaman / “It's like the tan line…”   (48:29): 1992 – Sleep's Holy Mountain / More about #tattooedfemales / “When you're as perfect as we are…”/ “It's such a rarity…” / “She's light skinned (down there)…” / #asseenonTV #bonergarage (“That was on the other leg…”) / “The neck stuff is almost too much…”/ “Is she a post dude?”/ “Why are we doing this?” / “Look at that #albumcover …”/ “That's because they had the hair…I didn't have hair, I had ‘sense of humor'…”/ “That happens when you get older…”/ #LMAO / “This is gonna be one of the best episodes ever…” / #killeropener DRAGONAUT #SabbathWorship / “You can hit play and immediately smell weed…” / #Pavlovian / THE DRUID #IommiTone #hardcorestonermetal #busybass / “It sounds like #stonerbluegrass …” / SOME GRASS / “I was getting some Bron-Y-Aur vibes…” / HOLY MOUNTAIN / Custom bass inlays / “It probably smells like weed…” / “Why do you have to shut up though?” / #Listenerville / SNOWBLIND    (1:05:05): 1999 – Jerusalem / Dopesmoker / “If you wanna know what weed sounds like…”/ #usethoseheadphonesASMR / “Proceeds the Weedian…Nazareth…”/ “I think they all owe royalties to #BlackSabbath …”/ “Shot some steroids full of weed into it…”   (1:13:10): 2018 – The Sciences / “In stoner terms, it DID just come out…”/ THE SCIENCES (instrumental) / “Delay and distortion…and toggle switch…”/ “Green or orange shag carpeting?” / “It's like the #rumpusroom carpet…”/ MARIJUANAUT'S THEME / “I think that's pronounced ‘geetha'…” / “Apparently they've got blue tongues…”/ “I wonder if skinks are the skanks of the lizard kingdom?” / #skinksandskanks / GIZA BUTLER (“That is a really odd bass sound…it's so far back.”) / “There's no way you record this sober…”/ “Almost sounds like #Tool …” / #spacey / “Great news, guys…”/ “He's helping to fight it by adding to it…”/ “Here's the analogy…” / “If you can just print money, why pay taxes AT ALL?” / “Pretty soon the dollar is gonna become the peso…”/ #expensiveMcDonalds / #thebigfour / “The stock market is way up…so is inflation…”/ #doge / “I did the #GameStop thing a few years ago…”/ “Here's the really, really, super sad part about this story…”/ #cryptocurrencyASMR / “What does that do, does it spend itself?” / #MorganSpurlock and #BitCoin / “How do you mine something that doesn't exist?” / “I don't understand it, but it exists…”/ #PatreonShoutOut / “Too hard to find?” / #synchronicity / ***THANK YOU FOR JOINING US AND DON'T FORGET TO GO TO manscaped.com AND USE PROMO CODE ‘METAL' FOR 20% OFF AND FREE SHIPPING!!!*** / #untilthenext ***Go grab you some #MetalNerderyPodcast merch at metalnerdery.com/merch *** / #outroreel   

Fun with headlines on STLToday. Announcing the winners of the "Win a date with Iggy to Stevie Nicks" contest. Iggy's taking a female but is being extremely cryptic. Are they in the building? Mr. Lix on the phone lines. Lix and Iggy seem to be fast friends. Iggy's driving. Jackson's match with Mr. Ciders. Chairman Steve and his game.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Fun with headlines on STLToday. Announcing the winners of the "Win a date with Iggy to Stevie Nicks" contest. Iggy's taking a female but is being extremely cryptic. Are they in the building? Mr. Lix on the phone lines. Lix and Iggy seem to be fast friends. Iggy's driving. Jackson's match with Mr. Ciders. Chairman Steve and his game.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This time, Justin, Adam and Albert go on a walk through the complex world of bittersweet (and bittersharp) cider. Armed with questions, praise and a few fairly satisfactory answers, our earnest trio attempt to define dryness, get technical about tannins, try to figure out polyphenols, and ponder the platonic ideal of corner shop snack pairings... with only a mere couple of digressions about punts and cheese. Ciders from Skyborry Cider & Ross-on-Wye Albert is bitter @rosscider Adam is sharp @adamhwells Justin is sweet @justinwells1346

The team debriefs after a truly epic craftcon. We try to choose favourite moments – from Albert's grey face to Justin's journey home to Adam pretending to understand the science of tannins. We celebrate the marvellous positivity, dynamism and curiosity that craftcon instils in the British – and Italian! – cider communities, and we deviate seamlessly into a discussion of ourpomona.org, and the ways we can reach out and connect for the 363 days a year we don't get to be at craftcon. Ciders by @tornplant and @tomoliverscider Albert crafts @rosscider Adam cons (not in that way) @Cider_Review and @adamhwells Justin is still on a bus home from Cirencester @justinwells1346

Jacquie and Brian invited Noahtorious and Nini Iris @ninismusic to drink some ciders from Salem's La Familia with them.  Its predictably a mess.  But fun, nonetheless!  Enjoy!

For this episode of Brewstilled, I'm joined by Laryssa and Johanna from Friends of Front here in Sacramento to preview Front Street Brewfest in Sacramento California to be held on April 13th, 2024. The Front Street Brewfest is a craft beer festival that benefits Sacramento's Front Street Animal Shelter. Several Sacramento breweries such as Alaro, Jackrabbit Brewing and Urban Roots along with more will be in attendance pouring some excellent craft beer. Along with the beer, there will also be Ciders, Seltzers, and Kombucha as well for those looking for beer alternatives. In this episode, I interview Laryssa and Johanna about the mission of Friends of Front, The Front Street Animal Shelter, what attendees can look forward to at this year's event and more. It's all here on Brewstilled!

Meet the Founders of Presque Isle Farm Cider a.k.a PIF Molly and Dion Stepanski are the founders of of PIF Cider with an inviting Tasting Room located in Alpena, Michigan. They met in New Orleans where Dion was working as a Jazz muscian and Molly in a store. In 2014 they move to farm vegetables at Dion's family farm in Posen, MI. There they planted a one acre orchard which Dion describes as high density, but not trellised. They sources their apples from Michigan's TraverseCity area which is to the west of Alpena. Dion and Molly From the outset they wanted to make English Style Ciders and by all accounts they are hitting this target straight out producing delectable ciders that please the palate and made this cider podcast host swoon with delight. In this Cider Chat with PIF Producers The backstory of PIF and the Stepanski's journey to cider Cider making techniques at PIF Native yeas Barrel program Blends and Single varietal The cider fans of Presque Island and the surrounding area. What can guests expect when visiting. How to get PIF products! PIF Cider Tasted 2022 Farmhouse 8.2% Kingston Black Bulmers Norman Brown Snout Northern Spy Label by their son Kingston Black and Bulmers 50/50 Made in Stainless Single Varietal Spitzenberg 2021 12.5% Aged for 2 years in Bourbon Barrel Clean Ciders meaning pitched yeast Golden Russet, Harrison blend 9% semi dry Bulmers Norman and Coxs Orange Pippin Farmhouse back sweeten with French Bittersweet concentrate This is in a can and is a slight variation from the 750 ml bottles Ciders for sale in Taproom   Contact info for Presque Island Farm Cider Website: https://pifcider.com/ PIF Tasting Room address: 205 W. Chisholm St. Alpena, Michigan Taproom Telephone: tele: 01-989.340.0970 Instagram: @pifcider Mentions in this Cider Chat New York International Cider Competition 2024 French Cider Tour 2024 Étienne Dupont – listen to Episode 337

The Low ABV Cider Revolution in Sweden In Strängnäs Sweden, circa 2017, Johan Sjöstedt, Oskar Palm, and Patrik Svensk began selling ciders commercially under their brand Pomologik. They didn't set out to make low alcohol cider nor even non alcoholic cider when they started, but a lot can change in a few short years. Johan In this Cider Chat John Sjöstedt's journery to cider How a US cider bar encouraged Swedish cider makers How a cider purist can shift perspective Low alcohol by volume (ABV) ciders and Non Alcohol Ciders in Sweden Cider techniques Cider Styles Cider Fests in Sweden – Nordic Craft Cider Festival Who are Sweden's cider fans Who can visit Pomologik…for now. Contact for Pomologik Website: https://www.pomologik.se/ Mentions in this Cider Chat New York International Cider Competition 2024 2024 French Cider Tour to Paris, Normandy and Brittany – Reservations are live now and there are only 4 spots left Amsterdam Cider Salon, Netherlands March 8, 2024 (7-10 pm) Non alcoholic cider in US – follow Jonathan Mark on instagram for more info

Jackson's looking dapper with his new haircut. Jim Edmonds joining Balloon Party. Revisiting Mr. Lix vs. Iggy regarding The Rooney Rule. Supercut of Iggy's 2011 interview with Leanne Tweeden. Stroke mags. Plowsy's pup of the week may be getting adopted. This city is abuzz about Jackson's haircut. It's a big throat-clear Friday. Dan Orlovsky audio. KG still smarting from the killers.Ha fiasco from 10 years ago. Grudge matches starting to get set for the FPCC: Lix vs. Iggy, KG vs. Chairman Steve, & Jackson vs. Mr. Ciders. DFS Showdown update. Chairman Steve checking in. Relving the Goob 11 days. Jay Jr. Bif's poem to Jesse Jane. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jackson's looking dapper with his new haircut. Jim Edmonds joining Balloon Party. Revisiting Mr. Lix vs. Iggy regarding The Rooney Rule. Supercut of Iggy's 2011 interview with Leanne Tweeden. Stroke mags. Plowsy's pup of the week may be getting adopted. This city is abuzz about Jackson's haircut. It's a big throat-clear Friday. Dan Orlovsky audio. KG still smarting from the killers.Ha fiasco from 10 years ago. Grudge matches starting to get set for the FPCC: Lix vs. Iggy, KG vs. Chairman Steve, & Jackson vs. Mr. Ciders. DFS Showdown update. Chairman Steve checking in. Relving the Goob 11 days. Jay Jr. Bif's poem to Jesse Jane. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When I tell people that I'm really into beer, a quarter of the time someone mentions cider despite the two being vastly different. These interactions have always left me feeling helpless because I lacked the knowledge to educate them about the differences, and I certainly couldn't guide them to a beer style that would be similar to cider. The extent of my cider knowledge was extremely limited—until I read fellow GBH contributor and podcast host Beth Demmon's book “The Beer Lover's Guide to Cider.” In fact, she addresses this common mixup in the first line of her book “Cider is not beer.” Cider is more like wine than beer because it's created from fruit whereas beer is a combination of malt, hops, and yeast. Despite their differences, Beth is able to draw a connection between beer and cider to show us how vast the world of cider really is, encouraging us to look beyond what we might find in our local grocery store. Much like many of us had to do in the early days of craft beer when shelves were stocked with domestic Lager and other mass-produced beers.    In our conversation, we talk about Beth's inspiration for the book, which includes a trip to CiderCon, an annual conference organized by the American Cider Association. Beth also shares how she approached writing the book and how she was able to lean on her community for help. But what I love most about our conversation is how she draws parallels between those initial days of craft beer and the current state of cider here in the United States. For those of us who have explored all corners of craft beer, cider offers a new landscape of flavors, producers, and techniques to dive into, so let's jump right in.  

In the world of cider, Nikki West says the nerdier you are, the cooler you are. That's probably the scientist in her talking, but she's not wrong. As an agriculturally-based product, cider is inextricably tied to the earth, which is one reason why West decided to move from an academic career in geosciences to launching Ciders From Mars in Staunton, Virginia. It wasn't a huge leap, scientifically speaking, but it was definitely one that changed the trajectory of their life. In our conversation, West and I discuss the pros and cons of a formal education in fermentation, and how the Cider Institute of North America helped her transform a garage operation into a tasting room in the Shenandoah Valley, the heart of Virginia apple country. We also talk about the seismic shift it took to jump from geology to ciderology, and the overlaps between the two endeavors, as well as why they decided to plant an orchard in order to (eventually) use apple varieties not readily found elsewhere. As someone with Celiac disease, West says cider is an ideal alternative to beer, as well as less filling, without the stuffy culture or high ABV of wine—basically, nature's most perfect drink, and one she hopes more people discover in the years to come.  It may be called Good Beer Hunting, but in this episode, we're Good Cider Hunting.  

The Vodraska Brothers Chris & Matt of Bent Ladder In the midst of a rich farming legacy emerged Bent Ladder Cider and Wine, based in Doylestown Ohio. Chris and younger brother Matt Vodraska are following in their father Dale's footsteps. Chris is the orchardist and viticulturist and Matt is the cidermaker. The farm is the story. Chris Vodraska Dating back to 1995 their father Dale was eyeing farmland that was by all accounts destine for development. In 2004, he “finally wore down the seller” as his sons put it and bought the 128 acre farm. Today there are 3-4 acres of vineyards and 30-40 acres of orchards. The site hosts both the Bent Ladder production area and stunning tasting room and Rittman Orchards & Farm Market. Matt Vodraska In the Cider Chat with Chris and Matt Sunset view from tasting room The Vodraska Family's back story to present day The orchards, Size, terrain, soil typeNumber of apple varieties Orchard practices Kazakstan and Krygzstan scion wood graftings at Bent Ladder Is this Malus Sieversii? Up coming ciders with these apples Ciders at Bent Ladder At the Tasting Room find draft, flights and glasses of select ciders Heritage Ciders in 750ml Heriloom Farmstead Rose Gold – mostly Redfield in wine barrels Black Gold a single varietal Gold Rush  Russet EverCrisp Cider  Cidermaking practices The tasting room Contact Bent Ladder Website: https://bentladder.com/ Rittman Orchard & Farm Store: https://rittmanorchards.com/ Find the Apple Chart that Chris Vodraska has been compiling at this page: https://rittmanorchards.com/apple-chart/ Mentions in this Cider Chat Dawes Arboretum Dr. Diane Miller CiderCon 2024 January 15-19th, 2024 Portland Oregon Artisans by Cider Summit| Portland, Oregon January 20, 2024 Oregon Cider Week January 13-20th, 2024 Totally Cider Tours – France – listen to past episodes and get on the wait list for the 2024 tour!

Meet Chris Rylands of Renaissance Orchards First there was Cider Supply and then Chris founded Renaissance Orchards with his wife Melinda. This move was a natural progression of a series of events that include resources needed for making a keeved cider and the thirst for a particular style of cider. The orchards and the Rylands are based in Ferndale a town just south of the Canadian border in Washington state. Chris Rylands In this Cider Chat with Chris of Renaissance What happened to Cider Supply? Why French style ciders? The orchards at Renaissance number of apple varieties and pear  Products cider scion Melinda Spotlight on Single Varietal Ciders Hear how Chris dug into 16 cider specific apples to understand the best blending practices for cidermaking. Each label shows: a picture of the specific apple charts that apple's tannin aromatics acidity astringent sweetness phenolics The origin of the apple, including location How to use – best as a blender or as a single variety cider Contact for Renaissance Orchards Website: https://renaissanceorchards.com/ Mentions in this Cider Chat CiderCon 2024 January 15-19th, 2024 Portland Oregon Artisans by Cider Summit| Portland, Oregon January 20, 2024 Oregon Cider Week January 13-20, 2024 Totally Cider Tours – France – listen to past episodes and get on the wait list for the 2024 tour!