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358: Apple History, Terroir and Cider of New York | CiderCon 2023

Newtown Pippin, Northern Spy and Esopus Spitzenberg apples and cider in New York A pre-recorded seminar from CiderCon 2023 with 3 influential panelist based in New York. Hear from: Elizabeth Ryan a Hudson Valley resident and owner of six historic farms, three of which are orchards. Gregory Peck PhD is a renowned pomologist and professor … Read more

299: Boomer Legends of Cider in America Today

The Boomers of America’s Cider Trade Today Hudson Valley Farmhouse Cider founder Elizabeth Ryan tells the back story of key legislation that reduce taxes for US cidermakers in the 1990’s. Though she may consider herself to be mentored by others, Elizabeth and her fellow cohorts of the day were giants before their time. Hear the … Read more

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287: Elizabeth Ryan | Hudson Valley Farmhouse Cider, NY

Who is Elizabeth Ryan? She is the founder of Hudson Valley Farmhouse Cider, but that is only part of the story. At heart she is a farmer having grown up in Iowa on a family farm. She moved east to Ithaca to study at Cornell University to originally study engineering. Life had other plans for … Read more

102: Cider Ignites | NY State of “Apple” Mind

A special listen with five New York State cidermakers, who each brought home medals from the  Royal Bath and West Show cider competition in the UK! The introduction is by Sara Grady, Vice President of Programs at Glynnwood. Jennifer Smith, Executive Director of the New York Cider Association This recorded presentation showcases the ciders listed below … Read more