Drew Phillips opened the doors of Four Phantoms in Greenfield, Massachusetts in 2021. He began his fermentation career in the Pacific Northwest, and while waiting to open his own brewery, he took on the role as cider maker at Artifact Cider Project. Known for his creative ciders and beers, Drew blends tradition with innovation, sourcing … Read more
Bringing Cider to Hungary: The Story of Abaliget Garden In this episode of Cider Chat, we learn about the southwest Hungary, where Ancha Gergely is building Abaliget Garden Projects, her small-scale cidery focused on Hungarian apples, pears, and centuries-old varieties. Ancha’s journey began in England, where she developed a love for cider. For Hungary it … Read more
Is Cider Truly Indescribable? There isn’t one definitive language or lexicon for cider, which adds to its indescribable mystique. The ongoing debate around what cider is or isn’t or should be doesn’t help. It certainly feels like a present day problem defining cider, but is it? Or has this debate been going on for years? … Read more
Celebrate the 250th episode of Cider Chat Each season we invite The Nose to come on into the Cider House recording room and have a chat. We also have the opportunity to hear a bit more on how The Nose became The Nose! She even has a special tip on how to train your own … Read more
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