Eric Depradine of Zydeco Meadery crafts mead with Heart, Honey, and Heritage As securing permission, Eric was able to start his fermentation journey in high school with a science project using cane juice. That spark stayed with him through his time in Louisiana and Kansas, eventually shaping what is now Zydeco Meadery in North Attleborough, … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
Jim Wallace is a cheese maker and cheese tech a.k.a the “Cheese Guru” at New England Cheesemaking Supply in Massachusetts. When not helping the cheese world sort through problematic cheeses, he teaches classes at his home in his cellar where he also ferments wine, beer and cider and has his beloved cheese cave. In This … Read more
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