Cider’s Best Friend is Perry Enjoy this panel discussion “Pear Necessities: The Fruit and Flavours of International Perry recorded at CiderCon 2024. The panel was moderated by drinks writer, Adam Wells of the UK. Sitting to his right was Tom Oliver of Olivers Cider and Perry Ltd (UK), Laura Cherry of Dragon’s Head Cider (Washington … 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
Not only is the cider acclaimed, so too is the Maker Tom Oliver is just as acclaimed as his cider which makes Oliver’s Cider and Perry Co. a global hit on two fronts. He is affable, engaging and knows his way around social media likely due to his work with the Scottish Rock Rock Band, … Read more
Is Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) a natural part of Fermentation? In this episode pre-recorded at CiderCon 2023, you’ll get to hear from cider makers who will share their knowledge and expertise on the topic of sulfur dioxide cider. Plus, you’ll learn about the safety and health implications of adding SO2, as well as the legal limits … Read more
Gallettes at Scott Farm with Eden Specialty Cider Gallette dinners have been showcased at Scott Farm in Dummerston Vermont on Wednesday throughout 2021. Gallettes are a French cuisine where a batter is swirled around a flat cylindrical plate to form a round, flat, flexible bread. A gallette can be savory and stuffed with main course … Read more
Who is Bauman Cider Christine Walter is the cidermaker and visionary of Bauman’s Cider. She grew up on an apple farm in Oregon runned by her family. As she tells it, Angry Orchard’s “Crisp” was the first cider she ever tasted and it was a wake up moment that helped her realize that her family … Read more
Little Pomona’s makers, Susanna and James Forbes have a long history with libations. James worked as a wine buyer and marketer, while Susanna who started in physics became one of the UK’s leading libation writers. Do check out her website and blog Drink Britain, it will be time well spent. Listen to this chat with Susanna … Read more
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
Perry Making tips with Tom Oliver This week’s chat was recorded during Tom Oliver’s presentation at CiderDays 2017. No surprise that Tom says you are reliant upon the fruit Don’t work with culinary pears or apples All about minimum intervention Ferments with wild yeast – does not pitch yeast. Doesn’t use sulfite prior to … Read more
Tom Oliver chats on hopped cider and the best of what the US and UK have to look forward to in the cider market. What he saw in US hopped ciders back in 2013 ignited his desire to try his hand at adding hops to cider to his bittersweet cider. He worked with 3-different cider … Read more
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