156 Not all Lees are gross

156: Not All Lees Are Gross

Lees: When should we love them and when should we leave them? And what the heck is “lees” anyways? The main chat in this episode begins around 10 minutes in and features Curt Sherrer presenting his workshop titled “All Lees Are Not Gross” It was recorded at the 24th Annual Franklin County CiderDays. Why rack … Read more

Michel Dargent

122: Cider Behind the Scene in Normandy, France

Cider enthusiast Michel Dargent hosted Ria at his home in Normandy France in September 2017. Monsieur Dargent is a cider aficionado, making the two night stay at his gîte (bed & breakfast) the perfect stop on Ria’s cider tour of Normandy. Listen in on this intimate conversation as we discuss the ancient pear trees in the … Read more

Wild Child Cellars

Wild Child Cellars – barrel aging ciders – cidery in progress

Wild Child Cellars is a new cidery startup based in western Massachusetts. This cidery in progress is located in Turners Falls a town flanked by the Connecticut River to the west and a canal that had powered massive paper mills. In between the river and canal is an area called the “Patch”. Multi family homes … Read more

112: Maryland’s Got Pommes – CiderCon2018

Yes, Maryland’s Got Pommes and there is going to be some big time cider fun at CiderCon2018 in Baltimore! But first a reminder on: The $900 Price Drop for the Totally Cider Tour to the UK in April 25 – May 2, 2018. Join Ria and other awesome cider friends on this tour of a life … Read more