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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!

Jun 26, 2019

"Just Fucking Fermented Juice" is splayed out in big white letter across the back of Krista Scruggs' black hoodie. The slogan both amuses and taunts gawkers. Krista wore the hoodie with slogan while attending the annual United States Association of Cider Makers conference in Chicago in January of 2018, called CiderCon....


Jun 19, 2019

Who are the Pomme Boots?

  • The Pomme Boots Society was founded in 2015
    • an organization for women working in the cider industry.
  • The first meet up of Pommes Boots was at CiderCon2016 held in Portland, Oregon.
  • This episode was recorded at the Pomme Boots meeting held at CiderCon2019, an annual cider conference hosted by...


Jun 12, 2019

The feature on cider judging in this week’s episode begins at 9:43 minutes.

The 7th annual BigE Cider and Perry competition took place on June 8, 2019.

There were 6 cider judges and this episode features the judging of the Best in Show.

Episode 184 BigE 2019 cider judging

Cider Panel A

  • Ria Windcaller
  • Mike Shay
  • Tim Post

Cider Panel B

  • Ben Watson
  • Mark...


Jun 5, 2019

Normandy Cider Trail Tips

Annie Sargent is the Producer and Host of a fantastic and informative podcast for anyone thinking about traveling to France called "Join Us in France Travel Podcast". In this episode, Annie and I do duel recordings to share with both of our podcast audiences. I get to share my passion for...