“The story of production here is doing less and less and less, and waiting.” – Spencer Morris What happens when a cidermaker stops trying to hurry cider along? At Sowams Cider Works in Warren, Rhode Island, Spencer Morris is working with more than 70 apple varieties, making small-batch and single-varietal ciders, and giving them something … Read more
“”That’s our mission to figure out what is Hungarian cider.” – András Kovács, Bright Cider Hungary has long been known for its wine, but a new generation of cider makers is creating a fresh identity rooted in apples, tradition, and innovation. Recorded during in Budapest, this episode features Bright Cider co-founders András Kovács and Marcell … Read more
Most cider makers dream of expanding their barrel program. Jason Lummen did the opposite. After years of producing barrel-aged ciders, he discovered that the future of The People’s Cider Company wasn’t in making more specialty releases. It was in crafting the kind of dry, approachable cider his neighbors wanted to drink pint after pint. Fifteen … Read more
From the heart of Latvia comes one of the Baltic region’s most respected fine cider producers. In this episode, Ria Windcaller sits down with Dace and Māris Plūme, the husband-and-wife team behind Mr. Plume, whose thoughtful approach to cider has earned international recognition while remaining deeply rooted in their homeland. Hear how their story begins … Read more
An intentionally low-alcohol cider inspired by the historic ciderkin style has emerged as one of the standout winners at the 2026 Northwest Cider Cup held in Portland Oregon in late June. Heartland Ciderworks, based in Oregon, earned Gold in the Low Alcohol/Alcohol Removed category with The Little Rose, which also received the competition’s Best of … Read more
Sometimes all it takes is one sip. It happened to the founders of Woodfolk Cider, Martha Lowry and Alistair Whitehead, and it can happen to You!. What began as a shared love of food, drink, and hospitality eventually led them to plant orchards, build a cidery, and welcome visitors to their 87-acre farm in Ontario, … Read more
What does it take to carry a family cider business into its next generation while staying true to craftsmanship and quality? In this episode of Cider Chat, I sit down with Richard Yi of Brooklyn Cider House. We discuss growing up in a family passionate about food and beverage, learning from his father and cider … Read more
“You could have cider that could be from anywhere – we want to make cider from somewhere.” Tom Heeman Heeman Cellars is a multi-generational farm near London, Ontario that grew from strawberries and bees into cider and mead production focused on heritage apples, blending, and terroir. In this conversation with Tom Heeman, we taste through … Read more
This archival episode of Cider Chat brings together five experienced cider makers answering real-world questions from beginners at CiderCon 2019. Originally released as Episodes 174 and 175, this combined feature presents a comprehensive Q&A covering everything from fermentation and stabilization to business strategy, equipment, and scaling a cidery. The discussion bridges the gap between hobby … Read more
Liberty Ciderworks in Spokane, Washington is an urban cidery focused on traditional methods. While located in the city, their cider reflects deep agricultural roots. Cider maker and founder Rick Hastings ferments with wild yeast, ages cider for 3 to 12 months, and source fruit from nearby orchards. This approach creates cider with structure, balance, and … Read more
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