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134: Medlars “Pomme Rock Stars” & Judging Cider

What are Medlars? Medlars are pommes. It can be either a tree or a large bush. The small brown medlars are picked in the fall. Because Medlars are eaten in the winter months they were very popular at a time when fruit was not easily accessible during winter months. To Blet a Medlar, means that … Read more

In the barrel room w/Lee Baker and Ryan Monkman

132: Barrels & Bâtonnage

Barrels & Bâtonnage w/FieldBird Cider & Keint-He Winery Bâtonnage is a winemaking technique that is also used in Cidermaking. It involves raking the lees or what is seen as the heavy particulars of yeast cells that fall out of solution and down to the bottom of the barrel during primary fermentation. Bâtonnage is all about … Read more