Ben Watson smiling while standing in an apple tree with pruning shears

New York Times Remembers Cider Pioneer Ben Watson

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 smiling while standing in an apple tree with pruning shears

Ben Watson Remembered: Author, Apple Advocate and Cider Ambassador

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