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Cider Chat

Interviewing cidermakers importers, orchardists, foodies, farmers and cider enthusiasts around the world. Let’s delve into the semantics of cider…or is it hard cider, cidre, sidra or fermented apple juice? The truth is out there in Ciderville and we are going to find it. We toast in celebration of cider; As a libation, a gift from the gods, a taste of terroir, and a hard pressed good time. Ready to quench your thirst? Grab a glass and join this chat! See you in Ciderville!

Sep 28, 2016

Appels en Perren is the first retail store in Amsterdam selling only Apple and Pear products from the Netherlands and European countries such as France, Germany and the UK. In this week's chat we speak with Heleen Nobel & Eelco Huzinga two of the proprietors of this wonderful spot where you can get your apple and pear...


Sep 21, 2016

Simultaneous cider events! Oh My!

In this chat I provide insider tips on:

  • The 2016 CiderDays Schedule, held in Franklin County Massachusetts on the first week of November since 1994
  • Where to buy cider
  • Where to find bulk sweet cider for sale - Bring you barrels
  • Is this family friendly? You bet!
  • Ticket events
  • Free...


Sep 14, 2016

With a bit of history on the oldest Cider Fest in the US held the 1st weekend of November

CiderDays (yes it has always been spelled as one word) was founded in 1994, by Judith and Terry Maloney or West County Cider in Colrain, Massachusetts. Listen to their son West County's cidermaker in 001: Field Maloney | West...


Sep 7, 2016

Dr John Cline and Derek Plotkowski chat the study of pomes, i.e., Pomology and their current research on cider apples. They are based at the University of Guelph in Ontario Canada.

 

The Ontario Craft Cider Association approach Dr. Cline looking for access to cider varieties and to get an understanding of how they would...