Delve deep into the realm of cider co-ferments as discussed at New York Apple Camp 2023. Join us as we discuss techniques, flavors, and challenges. This talk was hosted by: Co-ferments in this tasting All co-ferments where made in New York. When should a ferment be labeled cider vs. wine? Matt Sanford shares Rose … Read more
Cider and Spontaneous Fermentation The wild “ambient” yeast found on apples, in the air, on cider presses can all contribute to a spontaneous fermentation within the cider must, which is the juice that has been freshly pressed from a fruit such as apples or grapes and is fermenting. In this episode we hear from Hugues … Read more
Antoine Marois is Tantalizing the Taste Buds of Cider Fans On a sloping hill on the east side of the picturesque village of Cambremer sits Domaine Marois. The lead up to the home is formidable with a long drive that leads to the barrel room and production facility for the Domaine. Behind the home is … Read more
Why Family Matters for Šraml In a time when it is getting harder and harder to know exactly where most products come from, it is refreshing to know about the Šraml family and the enterprise that employs nearly the whole town of Podnanos in Solvenia. The company was founded by two brothers, when one wanted … Read more
A DYI, Farm Winery & Production Scrub-a-Dub tips DIY – Home Cidermaking DIY – Home Cider Making Scrub Tips It is soak and scrub for the DIYers. Soak Rinse with copious amounts of water thoroughly and sanitize. Boil with hot water, if possible. Drainage and setup are a major consideration Biggest maker hang ups … Read more
Make Cider at home! It is fun and easy to do! In this episode on How-to Make Cider Equipment and Juice “Cider Chat is a participant in the Amazon Associates Program. By clicking on product links below, you support Cider Chat as we may earn a commission from Amazon.com, at no extra cost to you.” … Read more
Attention Cider Makers! Understand Your Cider’s Chemical Fingerprints John Edwards presented “Cider’s Chemical Fingerprints” at the United States Association of Cider Makers (now referred to as the American Cider Association) annual conference in Baltimore Maryland (CiderCon) in February 2018. The full title of this workshop was The Complex Fingerprint Analysis of Cider and other Alcoholic … Read more
Making a 1-gallon batch of cider is easy! And a 3-gallon or 5-gallon batch of cider is just as easy to make too! Learn how to make cider at home and begin upping your cider knowledge today. In this episode I cover all the basics on how to make cider at home. Your List for … Read more
With a bit of history on the oldest Cider Fest in the US held the 1st weekend of November. CiderDays (yes it has always been spelled as one word) was founded in 1994, by Judith and Terry Maloney or West County Cider in Colrain, Massachusetts. Listen to their son West County’s cidermaker in 001: Field … Read more
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