370: Innovative Ciders of Domaine Marois

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

369: Baba Yaga & Holistic Orchards | NC

Discover Kordick Family Farm and Baba Yaga Hear from Dorsey and daughter Brittany, the mother and daughter team at Korkdick Family Farm with Baba Yaga as their guide. Dorsey is a long time apple fan and even attended Peter Mitchell’s cidermaking courses in the UK early on making her one of the first American’s to … Read more

368: Who named this apple Northern Spy?

Spy Novels Step Aside for an Apple of a Tale The Northern Spy is a delightful apple used both for baking and cidermaking! At one time it was a major export commodity due to its lack of bruising when packed in barrels. As far as apples go it is a winner for so many reasons, … Read more

367: Get Out of Jail Free Card w/Cider

Weed, to Jail, and Freed by Cider There are so many title options for this episode, that all center around time spent in jail for one burgeoning cidermaker. “Busted Weed Grower Saved by Cider”, was one that almost made the cut.  But this podcaster wanted to find something uplifting for Sean McFarland who was a … Read more

366: Acclaimed Cider w/Minimal Intervention Tom Oliver

Not only is the cider acclaimed, so too is the Maker Tom Oliver is just as acclaimed as his cider which makes Oliver’s Cider and Perry Co. a global hit on two fronts. He is affable, engaging and knows his way around social media likely due to his work with the Scottish Rock Rock Band, … Read more

365: A Fantastical Indescribable Drink | Cider

Is Cider Truly Indescribable? There isn’t one definitive language or lexicon for cider, which adds to its indescribable mystique. The ongoing debate around what cider is or isn’t or should be doesn’t help. It certainly feels like a present day problem defining cider, but is it? Or has this debate been going on for years? … Read more

364: If the Mandalorian Tended Orchards

The Way in the Orchards Colin Scott has spent his life in orchards, learning how to tended them with his parents, Edward and Janice as role models.  This episode is a testament of what it looks like to embody a craft as part of your way of life. Colin like many orchardist may not be … Read more

363: Exploring Cider Using 33 Books Flavor Wheel

The Founder behind 33 Books Company Dave Selden created 33 Books to help all of us track our favorite and not so favorite beverages! He is a graphic designer by trade, but soon found himself making tasting note books as a hobby which soon became a full time print business. The design of the note … Read more

362 Tristan Wright of Lost Boy Cider on French Cider Tour

362: The Lost Boy Cider Journey | Virginia

Tristan Wright the Lost Boy who Cider Found Tristan and Katie Wright are the owners of Lost Boy Cider, and now also the Lost Girl Wine brand, based in Alexandria, Virginia.  Discover Tristan journey from being a reluctant banker that developed a gluten intolerance and how with a whole lotta help from his wife, found … Read more

361 CiderCon panel on SO2 in Cidermaking

361: Is Sulfur Dioxide Necessary for Making Cider | CiderCon 2023

Is Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) a natural part of Fermentation? In this episode pre-recorded at CiderCon 2023, you’ll get to hear from cider makers who will share their knowledge and expertise on the topic of sulfur dioxide cider.  Plus, you’ll learn about the safety and health implications of adding SO2, as well as the legal limits … Read more