Podcast appearances and mentions of eleanor leger

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

A good Vermont story of winemaking and cidermaking getting together. Eleanor Leger, CEO of the combined Eden Specialty Cider and Shelburne Vineyards and Iapetus Wines talks about how much winemaking and cidermaking have in common and what the new company will bring to the enjoyment of both.

This episode features ⁠⁠Eleanor Leger of ⁠⁠Eden Ciders ⁠. It was December 2006 when Eleanor and Albert went to Montreal. They tasted ice cider for the first time. Their reaction was that it was amazing. They thought that they could procduce this ice cider in Vermont. The made their first batch in their basement. Six years after making it and selling to to local restaurants they began to explore what has become Eden Cider. In the beginning cider wasn't a thing in the United States. It was considered more of a desert wine. They discovered different apple varietals to make a wider array of ciders. Eleanor and Albert have come a long way from their infancy. Today they produce unique, well crafted ciders that are layered in flavor, depth and character. So, why not cider? Pick up a bottle or can and taste for yourself. 150 Main St, Newport, VT 05855 - ⁠⁠⁠⁠ (802) 334-4241⁠ - www.EdenCiders.com - ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ Highlights from our Discussion: Vermont American Cider Association Vermont Cider Association Windfall Orchard Yates Family Orchard Poverty Lane Orchards Cidercon Scott Farm Orchards Aaron Burr Cidery Dibruno Bros. 31st & Wharton Peter Bresnahan Peter Mitchell - Cornell

Stop everything you're doing, it's a BSR cider episode! Jimmy is in Portsmouth, New Hampshire at The Press Room for the Stone's Throw Cider Supper - a  hyper-local regional cider dinner with Giff Burnap of Butternut Farm; Chef Zac Cardona of The Press Room; Pete Endres of Bird Dog Cider; and Eleanor Leger of Eden Cider Vermont.This event was inspired by a cider dinner Jimmy attended at CiderDays in Franklin County, Mass last fall with Pete, Giff, and Eleanor. Pete made the connection with the Press Room, and the rest is history!Learn what it takes to put together the perfect cider dinner with friends, expertly crafted pairings, and more! Listen to BSR right here.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Beer Sessions Radio by becoming a member!Beer Sessions Radio is Powered by Simplecast.

CiderDays 2.0 Cider Dinner on November 5, 2022 with 6 outstanding women producers from the east coast at the Hawks and Reed Performing Art Center in Greenfield, Massashusetts. Dine with Judith Maloney of West County Cider (MA), Lisa Laird Dunn of Lairds & Company (NJ), Louisa Spencer of Farnum Hill Cider & Poverty Lane Orchard (NH) , Eleanor Leger of Eden Specialty Ciders (VT), Nicole Blum of Carrs Ciderhouse & Preservation Orchard and Farm (MA), and Anne Garwood Hampp of Ragged Hill Cider (MA). Sing up now to receive notification to your in box on CiderDays 2.0 schedule of events and early ticket release dates and links. Judith Maloney on being America's First Cidery in 1984 In 1984 there were no commercial cidermakers in the United States. Only S. Martinelli & Co. based in Watsonville California was able to hold onto their license up to 1979, but gave it up when revenue from sales was only 1% of their overall business of offering apple juice products. Listen to John Martinelli discuss his family's story in episode 162 Terry and Judith Maloney in the early days of West County Cider   Judith Maloney Today In this Cider Chat Hear Judith backstory of her family's start from London to America in the 1940's. How she met Terry Maloney Making wine in the late 1960's with grapes from Rene di Rosa in the Carneros region or California How Judith and Terry ended up in Colrain, Massachusetts The paperwork to sell cider under a winery license and working with Agent Ernie  (Ernest) Giuliani of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (BATF) Getting scion for their orchard and the Redfield Apple Getting cider into stores, at a time when quality cider was unknown with Chef's like Jasper White Meeting Dewey the cidermaker Farm Cider in western Massachusetts Steve Wood of Farnum Hill Cider in NH helping Judith when Terry unexpectedly died in 2010 Starting CiderDays in 1994 and the building of community of makers and friends West County Cider Today Judith's son Field Maloney and a silent partner are now the owners of West County Cider. They continue to work with Pine Hill Orchards in Colraine, make Redfield Cider and other single varietal ciders that Field's father Terry showcased. Judith still travels to Boston and loves going to Formaggio Kitchen in Boston where she brings West County Cider products to sell for her son and marvel at the wide range of selections and loves tasting cider with the cheese monger there. Contact for West County Cider Website: http://westcountycider.com/ Address: 208 Peckville Rd, Shelburne Falls, MA 01370 Mentions in this chat Historical Cider Chat episodes on cider's history in America 317: How the "Cyder" Teapot Fueled the American Revolution 162: S. Martinelli's & Co. | 150 years of Cider Hear Field Maloney on Episode 001 of Cider Chat Help Support Cider Chat Please donate today. Help keep the chat thriving! Find this episode and all episodes at the page for Cider Chat's podcasts. Listen also at iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher (for Android), iHeartRadio , Spotify and wherever you love to listen to podcasts. Follow on Cider Chat's blog, social media and podcast Twitter @ciderchat Instagram: @ciderchatciderville Cider Chat FaceBook Page Cider Chat YouTube

This week on Beer Sessions Radio, Jimmy adds to a cidery summer with an intergenerational conference where the legends meet rising stars in the New England cider world. In this episode, we will welcome Steve Wood from Farnum Hill Ciders and Eleanor Leger from Eden Ciders — the legends — along with Bird Dog Cider's Peter Endres and Easthampton Cider Project's Josh Bromage — the legends-to-be.The episode kicks off with a brief introduction for our guests before we get to know Steve, who has been in the industry since 1965. We then move on to Eleanor's collaboration with Steve as well as her own cider journey. The newbies finally chime in with their origin stories, with Josh's time in Ireland and Pete's childhood in the heart of New York state's apple country.The gang finally geeks out on one another and turns the episode into a Q&A session. Paradoxically, the rising stars ask legends about the industry's future outlook, while Steve and Eleanor learn more about Pete's and Josh's love for classics and communities. Grab your headphones and sit down with us in this cozy discussion right now! Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Beer Sessions Radio by becoming a member!Beer Sessions Radio is Powered by Simplecast.

While winter across America might be unwelcome for those who prefer sunshine and warmth, for others, the frosty conditions present a unique world of opportunity. For our three guests this week—Dave Breeden from Sheldrake Point Winery, Karlton Graham from KC Bier Co., and Eleanor Leger from Eden Specialty Ciders—the polar temperatures mean the perfect conditions for creating ice beverages like ice wine, cider and beer. With the help and expertise of our guests, Contributing Editor John Holl leads a curious exploration into this frost-loving category, including talking about the process, history, innovation and flavors. So grab a glass of your favorite cold-weather pour and listen up to learn more about the magic of ice drinks of all types. FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: @wineenthusiast Twitter: @WineEnthusiast Facebook: @WineEnthusiast

Gallettes at Scott Farm with Eden Specialty Cider Gallette dinners have been showcased at Scott Farm in Dummerston Vermont on Wednesday throughout 2021. Gallettes are a French cuisine where a batter is swirled around a flat cylindrical plate to form a round, flat, flexible bread. A gallette can be savory and stuffed with main course items such as cheese, mushroom and meat or savory. A savory gallette is filled with sweets like chocolate and or fruits. Making gallettes in quantity for the dinner ahead Gallettes can be found throughout France in cities like Paris and throughout the cider regions of Normandy and Brittany. Scott Farm General Manager Simon Renault hails from Brittany and introduce Gallettes to the farm. Simon also began making cider, keeved cider which is a typical cidermaking technique used in both France and the UK. In 2021, he produced the first ever keeved cider at Scott Farm and plans to ramp up production in 2022 with a bit of help from Eden Cider. Simon Renault Listen to episode 26 with Neil Worley who goes into detail on how to keeve a cider Eleanor Leger of Eden Cider was on hand pouring a flight of special reserve ciders that were both sparkling and her famous Ice Ciders. Eleanor Leger Ciders at the Gallette Dinner Simon's Keeved Cider from Scott Farm Eden Ciders: Semi Dry Champagne method 2014 harvest Stormy Sparkling Cider Northern Spy Ice Cider - Barrel aged 2012 Heirloom Blend Ice Cider Contact Info for Scott Farm and Eden Specialty Cider Scott Farm | website: https://www.scottfarmvermont.com/ Eden Specialty Cider | website https://www.edenciders.com/ Mentions in this Chat  CiderCon2022 - sign up today for the Richmond, Virginia cider conference Audio clips from Season 5 of Cider Chat 242: Selecting Cider  Episode 236 - 241 are Part 1-6 of the Cidermaking Series 248: New England Quince Taste Test 2020 249: Old School Cidermaking for Modern Times Oliver's Cider and Perry | Hereford UK Help Support Cider Chat Please donate today. Help keep the chat thriving! Find this episode and all episodes at the page for Cider Chat's podcasts. Listen also at iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher (for Android), iHeartRadio , Spotify and wherever you love to listen to podcasts. Follow on Cider Chat's blog, social media and podcast Twitter @ciderchat Instagram: @ciderchatciderville Cider Chat FaceBook Page Cider Chat YouTube

This week on Beer Sessions Radio, Jimmy is focusing on all things cider. On the show is Eleanor Leger from Eden Specialty Ciders in Newport, VT; David Thornton from James Creek Cider House in Moore County, NC; and Craig Cavallo and Dan Pucci, co-authors of “American Cider: A Modern Guide to a Historic Beverage.”To kick the show off, Dan and Craig tell the story of how they came together to create “American Cider.” With the book paying special attention to regions, Eleanor and David both explain how their regions play a role in cider making. Dan and Craig also highlight two very unique cider regions, Colorado and Arizona, and explain the two different untold histories of cider making that exist within the southeast. After the break, David defines the term “harvest-based cider” and reveals the influence North Carolina’s climate and land have on cider production. To wrap things up, Dan and Craig bust a couple of cider myths, and Craig declares “the sky's the limit” when it comes to the cider community.Cider List:Brut Nature: Eden Specialty CidersPhoto Courtesy of Craig Cavallo and Dan Pucci.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Beer Sessions Radio by becoming a member!Beer Sessions Radio is Powered by Simplecast.

In this Cider Week NYC bonus episode, Jimmy hosts Eleanor Leger of Eden Cider; Dan Wilson of Slyboro Cider House and Hick’s Ochard; and Cathryn Gaylord, a farm apprentice at Eve’s Cidery. Jimmy awards Eleanor with the third annual Scion Award to honor her leadership in the cider industry. Dan and Eleanor discuss their decade long journey making orchard-to-glass cider, which has spanned various styles, changes in language, and marketing mechanisms, while Cathryn offers a fresh take on industry trends. The group concludes by discussing their favor cider and food pairings, which include cured meat and cheese, spiced desserts, and a unique bone marrow dish from Jeepney in the East Village. Ciders:Brut Nature, Eden Dry Heritage CiderAlbee Hill Still and Dry Cider, Eve’s CideryRose & Sky Imperial Sparkling Cider, Slyboro Cider House

Part 2 of a two part series with a Question and Answer (Q & A) on Beginner Cider Making with 5 panelists in the cider industry Marcus Robert - Tieton Cider Works, Washington Tim Godfrey - Golden State Cider, California Eleanor Leger - Eden Specialty Cider, Vermont Brent Myles - Slye Clyde Cider, Virginai Ben Calvi - Vermont Cider Co, Vermont Listen to Part 1 of this Q & A recorded at CiderCon2019 in episode 174 (ltor), Marcus Robert, Tim Godfrey, Eleanor Leger, Brent Myles, Ben Calvi. Topics covered in Part 2: Plastic vs Stainless for fermenting or storing cider Can you make money being a commercial maker? What is the best cider style to offer - 3 to 4 core ciders or 8? Where to locate a cidery Take out a loan or go full into cidermaking? - use Kickstarter What is the most crucial piece of lab equipment to have starting out. Hydrometer and Thermometer Sending samples to a lab PH meter Titration kit Filtration Fermentation temperatures Michelle Pagano - at the microphone Mentions in this Chat 168: Barrel Aging Cider Inspiration 170 Is the Cider in your cup Dry or Sweet? 171: Americans in Paris | Cider Tourist Speak 172: Cider Tasting with Eric Bordelet 173: Aomori to Nagano | InCiderJapan - with Lee Reeve - find the link to subscribe to InCiderJapan Please Help Support Cider Chat Please donate today. Help keep the chat thriving! Find this episode and all episodes at the page for Cider Chat's podcasts. Listen also at iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher (for Android), iHeartRadio , Spotify and wherever you love to listen to podcasts. Follow on Cider Chat's blog, social media and podcast Twitter @ciderchat Instagram: @ciderchatciderville Cider Chat FaceBook Page Cider Chat YouTube

A Question and Answer (Q & A) on Beginner Cider Making with 5 panelists in the cider industry Marcus Robert - Tieton Cider Works, Washington Tim Godfrey - Golden State Cider, California Eleanor Leger - Eden Specialty Cider, Vermont Brent Myles - Slye Clyde Cider, New York Ben Calvi - Vermont Cider Co, Vermont (ltor), Marcus Robert, Trey Godfrey, Eleanor Leger, Brent Myles, Ben Calvi.[/caption] Pre-recorded at CiderCon2019 in Chicago This is Part 1 or a 2 Part series on Beginner Cider Making questions answered by cider industry pros. Q & A topics: What is cider? “Fermented fruit juice of apples” says Eleanor Leger Wish I knew then what I know now... Marketing “You are going to learn to make cider, but to be able to sell it…” Marcus Robert Breweries getting into cider Managing residual sugar in the bottle for packaging. - a huge range of answers on this topic Can you use sulfites? The challenge for small cidermakers The down fall of Potassium Sorbate in the natural market Contract Fermenting to test product Ice Cider - “if I use a freezer am I cheating?” Stabilizing an ice cider Yeast strain for ice ciders Cryo concentration Is using a freezer considered cheating  In the US you can not label it as Ice Cider - it can be called "Iced Cider". Mentions in this Chat http://ciderchat.com/121-marcus-robert-tieton-ciderworks-wa/ http://ciderchat.com/cidernomics/ http://ciderchat.com/totallycidernormandy/ Please Help Support Cider Chat Please donate today. Help keep the chat thriving! Find this episode and all episodes at the page for Cider Chat's podcasts. Listen also at iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher (for Android), iHeartRadio , Spotify and wherever you love to listen to podcasts. Follow on Cider Chat's blog, social media and podcast Twitter @ciderchat Instagram: @ciderchatciderville Cider Chat FaceBook Page Cider Chat YouTube Join the #ciderGoingUP Campaign today! 

The excitement of Cider Week NYC continues. Jenn Smith, Eleanor Leger, Kyle Sherrer, Gidon Coll, and Ron Sansone stay in the studio to continue their conversation about the trajectory of the cider industry, cider’s variation across regions, and cider’s role in the food and agriculture sector. Reverend Nat calls in from Portland Oregon. He recognizes how unique Portland’s cider scene is but has a clear message for the industry at large: ‘Educate, educate, educate!’ This will be made possible by new organizations like CINA: the Cider Institute of North America. Nick Gunn, the co-founder of Cider Con calls in to tell us more about it. In the meantime the question remains: what is the market ready for and what path will this developing industry follow? Check out “The State of Cider” Parts 1 and 2 on Beer Sessions Radio. *Beer Sessions Radio* is powered by [Simplecast][1]

It’s Cider Week in NYC and Jimmy talks to a number of industry experts. Jenn Smith from the NY Cider Association, Eleanor Leger of Eden Cider, Kyle Sherrer from Graft Cider, Gidon Coll from Original Sin, and Ron Sansone of Spoke and Spy Cider gather around in the studio. They have lots to say about celebrating orchards, pairing cider with food, and the relationship between cider, beer, and wine. Michelle McGrath, the Executive Director of the US Cider Association, calls to talk about the support cider needs to grow as an industry. Mike Beck from Uncle John’s Cider Mill in Michigan dials in next to discuss what styles and marketing strategies are gaining traction. When people think cider, usually one style comes to mind and that’s what these industry leaders want to change. Tune in to The State of Cider: Part 2 to learn more about cider’s diversity. Beer Sessions Radio is powered by Simplecast

Budgeting money effectively is critical whether you are managing a household or a commercial business such as a cidery. In this episode of Cider Chat I speak with Eleanor Leger of Eden Specialty Cider based Vermont now in it’s 10th year of business. Two years ago, she started a blog call Cidernomics.com. In this chat we get a sneak peek into her 2018 CiderCon on this very topic on the economics of cider and get some real time tips. The 5 concepts to consider in Cidernomics. Economies of scale The break even point ...and how that changes as you grow Asset utilization Working capital requirements Sales channel economics What is one the key questions to consider when thinking about a cidery startup? - Are you going to make cider like beer is produced with a quick turn around or more as a winemaker would producing for a vintage longer term. Contact for Eden Specialty Ciders Website: https://www.edenciders.com/ email: mailto:CONTACT@EDENICECIDER.COM Telephone: +1.802.334.1808 Address: 150 MAIN STREET, NEWPORT VERMONT 05855 Mentions in this Chat • What is Biodynamic? As Eleanor puts it “Growing a strong fighting tree. Making our own compost and compost teas that we spray on the trees.” Find out more on biodynamic farming vhttps://www.biodynamics.com/what-is-biodynamicsia this link. • Scott Farm Orchard • Autumn Stoscheck Eve’s Cidery listen to 2 chats (Episode 90 & 91)with her and Ezra Sherman. • Steve Wood Farnum Hill Listen to 2 chats (Episodes 32 & 33)  Steve, Louisa Spencer and the team at this New Hampshire cidery. Ask for the following 9 #ciderGoingUP Campaign sponsors - By supporting these cider makers, you in turn help Cider Chat Kurant Cider - Pennsylvania : listen to Joe Getz on episode 14 Big Apple Hard Cider - NYC : listen to Danielle von Scheiner on episode 35 Oliver’s Cider and Perry - Herefordshire/UK ; listen to Tom Oliver on episode 29 Santa Cruz Cider Company - California : listen to Nicole Todd on episode 60 The Cider Project aka EthicCider- California Albermale CiderWorks : listen to Chuck Shelton on episode 56 Cider Summit : listen to Alan Shapiro founder of this cider fest on episode 75. Ramborn Cider Co. Luxembourg. Big Fish Cider Co. Virginia Please Help Support Cider Chat Please donate today. Help keep the chat thriving! Find this episode and all episodes at the page for Cider Chat's podcasts. Listen also at iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher (for Android), iHeartRadio and where ever you love to listen to podcasts. Follow on twitter @ciderchat  

Andreas Sundgren's Brännland Cider specialty is iscider (ice cider). He has won multiple awards and follows traditional techniques that are "true to the quality denomination of Quebec". He reached out to renown American ice cidermaker Eleanor Leger of Eden Cider of Newport Vermont, crediting her for helping him understand the makings of ice cider. Based in Sweden, Andreas uses cryoconcentration - which is where the apple juice pre-fermentation is frozen to separate the water from the juice. The juice is then racked (siphon) out of the frozen mass of water and then fermented. Contact for Brännland Ciders Website: http://www.brannlandcider.se/ Email: andreas@brannlandcider.se  Telephone: +46 70 345 85 95 Address: Renmarkstorget 8, Umeå Sweden Facebook: facebook.com/brannlandcider Notables mentioned in this chat Christian Barthomeuf Quebec ice cidermaker Eric Bordolet French cidermaker Domaine Dupont French cidery Randall Grahm listen to 012: Randall Grahm | Bonny Doon Vineyard, CA   Find the full show notes and photos for this chat at ciderchat.com Follow on twitter @ciderchat

Welcome to Cider Sessions on Beer Sessions Radio!. Recorded on-site at Jimmy’s No 43 a few months ago, this episode features an in-depth discussion on cider and some on-air tastings. Tune in and learn all about cider and the process it takes to make it. Find out why all apples aren’t cider apples and why ugly banged up apples are sometimes the best for cider making. From the orchard to the glass – get the full scoop on all things cider. Hear from Eleanor Leger of Eden Ice Cider, John Holl, author of “Tasting Cider”, Kevin Heald, owner of Malt Shop and Dan Kochakian of Ale Street News. This program was brought to you by GreatBrewers.com “If you’re a grower in the United States, the best value you can get for your fruit is to sell it to the grocery store. This is makes it tough for cider makers.” [04:00] –Eleanor Leger on Beer Sessions Radio “People who make cider are farmers. They’re not like brewers who are more like chefs. It’s the complete opposite. ” [06:00] “The cider industry is just starting to hit its stride.” [37:00] –John Holl on Beer Sessions Radio

Erin Fairbanks is investigating cider as an agricultural product on this week’s episode of The Farm Report! Tune in to hear Erin talk with Eleanor Leger of Eden Ice Cider. Eleanor produces ice cider- a higher ABV beverage that is made through cold-concentration processes. Learn more about the processes involved with making ice cider, and why Eleanor and her husband decided to pour their life savings into this business. For farmers and artisans, cider is important to the New England agricultural economy. Later, Erin and Eleanor talk about the slowing local juice industry, and the prevalence of imported juices from concentrate in the grocery aisle. Later Jeanne Hodesh from the GrowNYC Greenmarket calls in to talk about the apples, potatoes, and bay scallops entering NYC’s markets! This program has been sponsored by Whole Foods. “We’re very excited to encourage other orchards in Vermont and New England to start producing ice cider. We really believe it’s a product that represents our terroir well, and you cannot make it in a lot of places.” [14:23] “All of the fresh juice market has disappeared in the U.S. Virtually every bottle or can of fresh juice in the supermarket today comes from concentrate from outside of the U.S.” [22:33] — Eleanor Leger on The Farm Report