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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!

Jan 30, 2019

Monterey Bay, California cider tour April 12th & 13th, 2019

Reservations are open!

Must be 21 years or older to attend.

Tour Begins: 1pm Friday | April 12, 2019 in Capitola, California

Meet the makers and orchardists of Monterey Bay:

159 Monterey Maker

Cider and Orchard Tours and Tastings with:

Santa Cruz Cider Company  2019 Good Food...


Jan 23, 2019

Soquel Cider's Organic Orchards | California

Soquel Cider is located at the Everett Family Farm in Soquel, California. Laura and Rich Everett were looking for away to get back to the land and enjoying a bit of farming, when they bought the farm in 2000. There is a Farm Stand with vegetables and fresh pressed apple...


Jan 16, 2019

Pro Tips for Navigating CiderCon 2019

Ambrosia Borowski is the General Manager of The Northman a cider bar in Chicago. She also spearheaded Chicago Cider Week.

In this chat, Ambrosia chats:

  • Tips for making a Calvados Cocktail
  • Tips on getting around Chicago -Take the L, which is part of the CTA public transportation...


Jan 9, 2019

S. Martinelli & Company was founded by Stephen Martinelli in 1868.

The company is located, as it has always been, for the last 150 years in Watsonville, California.

The first cider made by Stephen was a 7.5% alcohol by volume sparkling cider.

This chat is with Stephen John Martinelli, the great grandson of the Founder...


Jan 2, 2019

Best of Show | Cider Judging at Franklin County CiderDays 2018 is featured in this episode 161.

Franklin County CiderDays takes place on the first weekend of November in “Franklin County” Massachusetts. This year 2019 will be the 25th annual CiderDays. Events take place on both sides of the Connecticut River and...