The process where fresh pressed apple juice is transformed into a delightful alcoholic beverage (cider) happens during primary fermentation. Before we get into the steps here is a list of Equipment and Ingredients you will need for this stage of cidermaking. Some of the links on this page are affiliate links. Support Cider Chat at … Read more
Meet the Medlar Specialist Jane Steward, is the world’s premier Medlar Specialist. She is both a Grower and Producer of medlar preserves at Eastgate Larder, based in the UK, and the Author of the first ever book featuring Medlars called, “Medlars: Growing & Cooking – published by Prospect Books In this Medlar Chat The Book: … Read more
Cider Making at home is a Perfect DIY Cider Making is fun! If you are a cider fan who would like to try to make cider at home without breaking the bank, this episode is the perfect DIY project to start your journey. New to Cider Making? Start Here! In this episode: What you will … Read more
The Architectural and Horticultural Endeavors of the Downing Brothers Charles Downing and brother Andrew Jackson Downing have left a lasting imprint in both the field pomology and landscape architecture. Kick off tour to New York Apple Camp and the Downings In this episode, audio snap shots from the Milton and Newburgh New York as part … Read more
Nothing Sharp about the “Ice Cider Queen” Eleanor Léger is affectionately dubbed the Ice Cider Queen by many followers, most notably this podcast. She founded Eden Specialty Cider in 2007, the year of the first harvest of apples for producing Ice Cider at Eden. The act of freezing apple juice outdoors during the coldest days … Read more
Fable Farm Fermentory’s Co-Evolution of Humanity & Apples The Apple Calls Us In | Fable Farm, VT started 15 years ago… In this episode hear how brother’s Jon and Christopher Piana found their way to Fable Farm and how you can get there and enjoy the bounty too! Hear about: Jon and Christopher’s back stories … Read more
Walden Heights Nursery & Orchard (WHNO) was created in 1997 This 22 acre farm with 8 acres of orchards on a hillside outside of Hardwick, Vermont in the town of Walden was founded by Todd Parlo and Lori Augustyniak. It is a sustainably managed and certified organic fruit orchard and nursery. In this chat, we speak with both … Read more
Cedar Hannan began selling his ciders branded as “Wildbranch” in 2020 He both forages apples and has a small orchard planted that he planted four years ago on his farm based in Craftsbury, Vermont. The ciders are both wild ferments and occasionally have cultured yeasts too. He sells locally at Vermont farmers markets and doesn’t … Read more
Bonus Cider Chat Live on NY Apple Camp July 28th – 30th at the Ashokan Center in the Hudson River Valley (on the west side of river) is the first ever NY Apple Camp! Elizabeth Ryan of Stone Ridge Orchard who is producing this event catches us up on the happenings at camp. Special Kickoff … Read more
Antoine Marois is Tantalizing the Taste Buds of Cider Fans On a sloping hill on the east side of the picturesque village of Cambremer sits Domaine Marois. The lead up to the home is formidable with a long drive that leads to the barrel room and production facility for the Domaine. Behind the home is … Read more
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