The New York Times has published an obituary of Ben Watson, the influential author, editor, apple advocate and longtime figure in the American cider community who died August 15 at his home in Peterborough, New Hampshire. He was 64. Written by New York Times reporter Michael S. Rosenwald, the obituary brings national attention to Watson’s … Read more
Ben Watson, the writer, apple advocate and longtime cider educator whose book Cider, Hard and Sweet helped introduce a generation of Americans to traditional cider and the apples behind it, died Saturday, August 15, 2026, at his home in New Hampshire. He was 64. Update, September 2026: Following the publication of this remembrance, Ben’s friend … Read more
Blending as Maker like Chef Blending is a key part of cidermaking. It can take place at the pressing of the apple juice prior to ferment or after the cider has finished fermenting. Knowing when to blend is not something you can learn from reading a book, because is not a strict science. To blend … Read more
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