Apr 29, 2020
"Ask Ryan" features Ryan Monkman of FieldBird Cider, Ontario Canada answering questions from Cider Chat listeners. Ryan expertise with oak barrel ferments and oak barrels in general inspired this 4 part series. The fact that he also makes mighty fine cider and perry is also a factor.
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Apr 22, 2020
This is a continuation of our conversation with Arnould Narzain of Paris. Listen to Part 1 in episode 218: Sorbs not Sulfites
Arnould
Narzain with a drop backdrop of Sorbs
In this episode Arnould shares even more attributes of the Pomme Sorbus Domestica.
- George Washington brought a Sorb tree back from his visit...
Apr 17, 2020
Bonus Cider Chat Live with the New York Cider Association's Scott Ramsey
Scott Ramsey stepped into his role as Executive Director of the New York Cider Association on March 1, 2020.
New York State was soon to become the hot spot for Covid-19. In short, Scott started his new job while a global pandemic was raging world...
Apr 15, 2020
Sorbus Domestica enthusiast Arnould Narazian of Paris France, shares his knowledge and passion for this King of all Pommes. This "Service Tree's wood was used for wooden screws used in wine presses and the fruit to help cure ailing cider and wine.
This chat was recorded at Cidrexpo in February 2020 in Caen France.
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Apr 8, 2020
Ryan Monkman of FieldBird Cider based in Prince Edward County provides an overview of Canada's response to the Covid-19 crisis gripping the world in this episode. Ryan's chat begins at approximately 11:49 minutes into this episode.
Ryan in the barrel room
Ryan has worked as an international consultant to...