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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!

Cider Chat Ria Windcaller: Award winning Cidermaker | Craft Libations Columnist | Podc

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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!

    406: Japan Is An Apple Country | Lee Reeve

    406: Japan Is An Apple Country | Lee Reeve

    Japan is not only Cherry Blossom, but also Apple Country! Lee Reeve of InCiderJapan kicks off this episode stating “Japan is Apple Country.” And he is right… because Lee has been on the podcast 3x’s and has taught listeners all about this apple country and the regions were orchards are abundant that the growing cider community.
    He is the Publisher and Editor of inCiderJapan, the country’s first and only bilingual magazine dedicated to all things cider. He was first on the podcast in Episode 114 and again in Episode 173. Each time we were able to catch up on the happenings in Japan. By the way, there are two main apple growing regions: Aomori to Nagano.
    In this Cider Chat Cider in Japan post the pandemic and updates for Lee as his role evolves The state of cider today Japanese culture and cider education Rules around making cider in Japan The Japan Cider Cup OK Adam Cider a Japanese cider brand Contact InCiderJapan Website: https://www.inciderjapan.com/ Japan Cider Cup – https://www.japancidercup.com/ Mentions in this Cider Chat New York International Cider Competition 2024 French Cider Tour 2024 – September 22th – 28th Paris, Normandy, Brittany Greenbank Cider, Washington State #xpromotecider – Share the Cider Chat Podcast Info Flyer and help your patrons and friends find over 400 episodes on makers, orchards and cider travel. This week’s mentions: Follow our friend Marcel who is making cider in the Netherlands on Instragram @degerdenner Wooden Gate Cider – Pilot Mound, Manitoba Heartland Ciderworks Find these ciders on tap at La Familla Cider and definitely try the tacos at Azuls Taco House

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    405: Fruit, Flowers, & Feeling | Revel Cider, Ontario

    405: Fruit, Flowers, & Feeling | Revel Cider, Ontario

    Tariq Ahmed on the Founding and Fermentation Styles at Revel Revel Cider was founded in 2014 and is located in Ontario a little over one hour west of Niagara Falls. Hear Tariq tell how he both got into fermentation, how Revel embraces foraging local resources for ferments, surviving the pandemic and how to get his cider!
    Tariq Ahmed In this Cider Chat with Revel Visiting the newly opened Tasting Room Co-Ferments Native Yeasts Carbonic Maceration Contact for Revel Cider Website: https://revelcider.com/ Address for Tasting Room: 62 Dawson Rd, Guelph, ON N1H 1A8, Canada Mentions in this Cider Chat New York International Cider Competition 2024 French Cider Tour 2024 – September 22th – 28th Paris, Normandy, Brittany #xpromotecider – Share the Cider Chat Podcast Info Flyer and help your patrons and friends find over 400 episodes on makers, orchards and cider travel. Follow our friend Marcel who is making cider in the Netherlands on Instragram @degerdenner Episode 306 with Elegast Cider, Netherlands Episode 398 with GreenBench Mead and Cider | Saint Petersburg, Florida Episode 404 with Albert Johnson of Ross Cider and Perry Co. | UK Help Support Cider Chat Please donate today. Help keep the chat thriving!
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    404: Uk's Ross Cider & Perry is Lit!

    404: Uk's Ross Cider & Perry is Lit!

    Featuring Albert Johnson of Ross Cider and Perry Company Ross Cider and Perry is a family owned business located in the West Country of the United Kingdom in the region of Heredfordshire. The Johnson family have been farming this land now with 45 acres of bush orchards and another 10 acres of standard trees and perry pears. The apple trees were planted between 1978 and 2001. And the Perry Pears about 35 years ago by Albert’s father Mike.
    Pictured above: Cider Chat Host Ria, Mike and Albert Johnson - at Ross Cider Fest 2019
    Today you can visit the newly remodeled Yew Tree Inn which is situated next to the orchards and all under the Ross Cider ownership. At the pub find 18 taps. They make a wide range of single varietal ciders (upwards to 90) and blends. One will always be guaranteed to be amazed by the offerings when visiting.
    In this Cider Chat with Albert Catching up since the first interview in 2019 with Mike and Albert – listen to Episode 194 Cider Making Practices The orchards Events Ciderganza A spring cider festival at The Yew Tree Inn Blossom Walk A charity fundraising blossom walk around the Broome Farm orchards Summertime Soirée A weekend drinks festival at The Yew Tree Inn Cider Challenge A charity cider competition and festival at The Yew Tree Inn Ross Cider Festival A summer cider festival at Broome Farm Ross-tober-fest An Octoberfest event held at The Yew Tree Inn Yew Tree Inn, Ross on Wye Contact Info for Ross Cider & Perry Company Website: https://rosscider.com/ For general and cider enquiries: info@rosscider.com For Yew Tree Inn related enquiries: yewtree@rosscider.com For Yew Tree adult only caravan & motorhome enquiries: camping@rosscider.com For Broome Farm family friendly & group camping enquiries:info@rosscider.com Telephone: 01989 562 815 Address: The Yew Tree Inn, Peterstow, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 6JZ Mentions in this Cider Chat Kordick Family Farm – Listen to Episode 369 featuring the Kordick Family New York International Cider Competition 2024 French Cider Tour 2024

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    403: Botanist and Barrel Eclectic Ferments | NC

    403: Botanist and Barrel Eclectic Ferments | NC

    Meet one half of the family team at Botanist and Barrel
    Botanist and Barrel is a family owned and operated cidery. Kether Smith and brother Lyndon and their respective spouses Derick McGuffey and Amie Fields make the magic happen at this eclectic cidery. They began selling cider commercially in 2017 and they all enjoy making cider.

    Lyndon Smith and Amie Fields
    There are two tasting rooms. Production happens at the Cedar Grove Location and in Asheville you can visit the Botanist and Barrel Tasting Room.

    In this Cider Chat
    Lyndon and Amie were interviewed while attending CiderCon 2024 in Portland Oregon. They provide tips on how to approach their products when visiting the tasting room.

    Try a flight. There are four flight options. Sour and Spice Flight Barrel aged Any thing goes Hybrids and co-ferments The ciders and co-ferments of Botanist and Barrel Tips for working with family members Visiting the tasting rooms
    Contact and Visit Botanist and Barrel
    Ashville Tasting Room Website: https://www.botanistandbarrelasheville.com/ Address: 32 Broadway Street, Ste 110, Ashville North Carolina Telephone: (828) 338-9516 Cedar Grove Tasting Room Website: https://www.botanistandbarrelasheville.com/   Address: 105 Persimmon Hill Lane, Cedar Grove, NC 27231
    Mentions in this Cider Chat
    New York International Cider Competition 2024 French Cider Tour 2024 Episode 288 Space Time Mead and Cider Works | Pennsylvania  @degerdenner in the Netherlands Cider Summit go to CiderChat.com to find over 400 episode with from makers around the world

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    402: Michigan's Simply, Spectacular PIF Cider

    402: Michigan's Simply, Spectacular PIF Cider

    Meet the Founders of Presque Isle Farm Cider a.k.a PIF Molly and Dion Stepanski are the founders of of PIF Cider with an inviting Tasting Room located in Alpena, Michigan. They met in New Orleans where Dion was working as a Jazz muscian and Molly in a store. In 2014 they move to farm vegetables at Dion’s family farm in Posen, MI. There they planted a one acre orchard which Dion describes as high density, but not trellised. They sources their apples from Michigan’s TraverseCity area which is to the west of Alpena.
    Dion and Molly From the outset they wanted to make English Style Ciders and by all accounts they are hitting this target straight out producing delectable ciders that please the palate and made this cider podcast host swoon with delight.
    In this Cider Chat with PIF Producers The backstory of PIF and the Stepanski’s journey to cider Cider making techniques at PIF Native yeas Barrel program Blends and Single varietal The cider fans of Presque Island and the surrounding area. What can guests expect when visiting. How to get PIF products! PIF Cider Tasted 2022 Farmhouse 8.2% Kingston Black Bulmers Norman Brown Snout Northern Spy Label by their son Kingston Black and Bulmers 50/50 Made in Stainless Single Varietal Spitzenberg 2021 12.5% Aged for 2 years in Bourbon Barrel Clean Ciders meaning pitched yeast Golden Russet, Harrison blend 9% semi dry Bulmers Norman and Coxs Orange Pippin Farmhouse back sweeten with French Bittersweet concentrate This is in a can and is a slight variation from the 750 ml bottles Ciders for sale in Taproom  
    Contact info for Presque Island Farm Cider Website: https://pifcider.com/ PIF Tasting Room address: 205 W. Chisholm St. Alpena, Michigan Taproom Telephone: tele: 01-989.340.0970 Instagram: @pifcider Mentions in this Cider Chat New York International Cider Competition 2024 French Cider Tour 2024 Étienne Dupont – listen to Episode 337

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    401: Celebrity Chef Brian Duffy Cider Pairing Tips

    401: Celebrity Chef Brian Duffy Cider Pairing Tips

    Chef Duffy Talks Cooking with Cider Chef Brian Duffy is one of the culinary’s industry’s most dynamic and innovative personalities. 
    Chef Brian Duffy With a career that spans decades, He has been captivating audiences with his infectious passion for food and his unique approach to the culinary arts. He is well known for his appearances on the tv and the series “Bar Rescue,” where Chef Duffy helped transform struggling bars, offering expert advice and renovations to revitalize their business and create successful, thriving establishments.
    In this episode of Cider Chat we are tapping into Chef’s contemplative side and getting his thoughts on the both cooking with cider and pairing cider with food.
    In this Cider Chat with Chef Brian Duffy We taste through 4 ciders Sweet Coyote Verde 4.25% Back Sweetened Tart Granny Smith Apple Producer Fishback Stephenson Cider House | Iowa Semi Dry Grapes in a Suit Case Producers Botanist and Barrel / North Carolina and Artifact Cider Project / Massachsetts Semi -Dry Premium Hard Cider (6.9%) all native years, no sulfites, barrel aged Producer: WildCraft Cider Works / Eugene Oregon Dry Malus (7.5%) juice is from apples pressed in New York and shipped to Florida Producer: Green Bench Brewery and Mead & Cider / Saint Petersburg Florida Topics in this Cider Chat  What is Chef Brian Duffy up to. Cooking with cider Pairing cider with food  Let’s talk PH when pairing cider – Most bars serve high acid pub food/dishes with drinks. For those who want to balance acid and alkaline offerings, what are the options? Looking for pub/restaurant dishes that you would recommend. 3 tips for a success restaurant or cidery serving food Typical mistakes to avoid when serving food Contact Chef Brian Duffy Website: ChefBrianDuffy.com Instagram: @chefbriduff Duffied Live podcast Mentions in this Cider Chat French Cider Tour September 24 – 28, 2024 Bar & Restaurant Expo March 18th -20th, 2024 use code ChefDuffy50 for $50 off you pass Episode 035: Danielle von Scheiner | Big Apple Hard Cider, NYC

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