087: Cyser or Cyzer? Kombucha & Mead – Oh My!

Three guys and an endless supply of credit cards helped build what is today called Artisan Beverage Cooperative (ARTBEV) in Greenfield, Massachusetts. General Manager and co founder Garth Shandyfelt provides an overview on how ARTBEV grew plus; working in a cooperative getting capital to expand via a  direct public offer of stock what is mead … Read more

Teddy Weber Tin Hat

080: Teddy Weber | Tin Hat Cider, Vermont

Tin Hat cidermaker Teddy Weber is stewarding a 25 year old orchard in Waitsfield Vermont. This musician by trade got his taste for cider in the UK during his music gigs while there. He teamed up with Sue and Gib Geiger who own the orchard that Teddy has been stewarding and where this chat takes place.  … Read more

Musee du poire

061: Musée du Poiré | Normandy France

The Maison de la Pomme et Poire (House of apple and Pear) was created in 1983 in Barenton by the Normandy-Maine Regional Nature Park. In June 25, 2016 it reopened, after a bit of new construction, as the Musée du Poiré. In this chat we discuss the Route du Poiré which can be followed along … Read more

Eric Bordelet

057: Eric Bordelet | Normandy, France – Part 1

Who is Eric Bordelet Eric Bordelet is both the maker and the brand at Chateau de Hauteville on the southern edge of Normandy in the village of Châtaigne. The fact that he exports 80% of his ciders to markets around the world at a premium price worthy of a fine wine is just one of … Read more

020: Curtis Sherrer | Millstone Cellars, Maryland

Curtis Sherrer is barreling aging single variety apples at Millstone Cellars. An old grist mill dating back to the 1850s houses the Tasting Room. “We will have 50 barrels and then settle on 15 to pick from to blend for that one cider that will be bottled” “If you are looking to save money, all … Read more

005: President John Adams Chats Cider & Thanks, Podcasting

President John Adams chats cider & podcasting! Cider Chat MC Ria chats with the 2nd US President John Adams about cider and podcasting – via this mini promo/spoof for “Thanks, Podcasting”. The top secret special transcript of this show! Welcome to “Thanks, Podcasting!” where you’ll get to hear stories of inspiration, transformation and impact because … Read more

Cider Chat Episode 001 Field Maloney of West County Cider

001-Field Maloney|West County Cider

Field Maloney of West County Cider Terry, Judith and Field Maloney – American Cider Pioneers West County Cider, of Colrain Massachusetts was one of the very first producers of cider post prohibition in the US, starting back in 1984. Terry Maloney made the cider on the side while continuing to work as head of the … Read more