The Maker of Fly Be Night
Look close into the label and you will see, words of wisdom, fun and mischievous glee! …There are no surprises, just a straight up fact – this cider contains – 0% Shit
Episode 195 features a chat with John Michael Leslie Edwards, the maker/owner at Fly Be Night Cider, in the United Kingdom. John is also the cider maker at Ross Cider and Perry Company also in the UK and has been working at their Broome Farm orchard based in Ross on Wye in Herefordshire for the past 20 years.
In this Cider Chat with Cidermaker John
- John’s early introduction to fermentation via a Mrs. Wheeler.
- Having a brand within a brand – which is kind of a secret branding thing…and I like it.
- What’s next for for Fly Be Night
- How to find Fly Be Night
- John makes 5 barrels of his cider and it sell out every year.
All of John’s cider is bottle conditioned
Say’s John, “The most important thing is to eliminate hurry. With cider making you have to be patient.”
Mentions in this Cider Chat
- Finger Lakes Cider Week 2019 – September 27-October 6
- 2nd Annual New England Cider Tour October 31, 2019