Cider chat Ep 452 Drew Phillips of Four Phantoms

452: Mac to Redfield: Four Phantoms Brewery Embraces Cider | MA

Drew Phillips opened the doors of Four Phantoms in Greenfield, Massachusetts in 2021. He began his fermentation career in the Pacific Northwest, and while waiting to open his own brewery, he took on the role as cider maker at Artifact Cider Project. Known for his creative ciders and beers, Drew blends tradition with innovation, sourcing … Read more

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345: Co-Fermenting Cider with Beer | Four Phantoms Brewery, MA

Four Phantoms Learning from Historical Ferments Head Brewer and owner Drew Phillips of Four Phantoms Brewery in Greenfield Massachusetts spoke on Folks Traditions and the Co-Fermentation of Wort and Apple Juice and  a co-ferment called Old Gods (8.0%). There were two talks on the subject, with the first being November 3rd and the second on … Read more

Cider Chat ep 239 Stormalong Cider Team on Scrub a Dub tips

239: Scrub-a-Dub Valves & Vessels

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

Cider Chat Episode 036 Shannon Edgar with cider

036: Shannon Edgar & Ben R-Sano | Stormalong Hard Cider, MA

Shannon Edgar’s historical Cider town of Sherborn Massachusetts Stormalong is already winning awards! In spring of 2016, at Michigan’s Great Lakes International Cider and Perry Competition (GLINTCAP) Stormalong Hard Cider took home 5 medals! Look at the bottom of the page for the listing. This chat begins with Shannon and Benjamin Roberts-Sano who works with … Read more