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Season 7 and the Episodes of Cider Chat This episode marks the 350th episode of this weekly podcast and the end of Season 7. The Nose and Ria sat down for a dinner chat and looked over the past season. The dinner was designed to be paired with a cider called Heirloom for an Austin cidery called Texas Keeper. In true Cider Chat style this delicious cider was one of many. Cider's drunk during this Episode Hierloom, Texas Keeper Cider |Texas Pommeau du Normandie from Domaine du Manoir de Montreuil |France Maple Sugar Liqueour from Flag Hill Distillery and Winery |New Hampshire Gigglejuice from Duckchicken Cider | London How to find Archived Episodes of Cider Chat Download and listen to all past episodes mentions in this chat by going to the Cider Chat podcast page. This epsiodes ends Season 7 of Cider Chat. Find all the Season's at the podcast page. There you will find also the show notes for each episode, links to the makers and featured guests and mentions made in each chat. Mentions in this Chat New

Any relation to the Greenman's of Mystic, Connecticut? When fruit explorer and horticultural historian Eliza Greenman received a call from owners of an overgrown orchard asking if she was related to the Greenman's who planted said orchard, it took her as she says, "down the rabbit hole".  Greenman found that she was indeed distantly related to the orchard planters and took the job offer to restore the orchard. But that was only the beginning of the story that is still in process. In this episode you will hear the Eliza Greenman's keynote address from the Maine Apple Camp which took place in August of 2022 which was titled Orchard Restoration and Pear Breeding. Eliza Greenman's Keynote at Maine Apple Camp 2022 Bradford Pears Pyrus calleryana, a.k.a. Bradford Pear or Callery Pears, is a type of ornamental pear tree that are commonly found in the United States. While they are often praised for their attractive white flowers and glossy green leaves, they have also gained a reputation as an invasive species. Des

The Perfect Balance at Storum Ranch Pauline and Bill Storum settled in Julian California after Pauline retired from the US Navy in 2013. Planting an orchard and vineyard on the outskirts of this apple town was rooted in their desire to get their son Kyle, who is autistic,  and has a love of round objects engaged. Plus, Bill has wonderful memories of learning about orchard care when he was in high school. Kyle may prefer to stay indoors, but Bill is loving what he call his babies - the apple trees in the orchard. Pauline and Bill Storum In 2019, the county finally approved their plans and construction on their 81' x 36" steel building began that is both their production area and Tasting Room.  Just as they were getting ready to open their tasting room in 2021, the Covid-19 pandemic hit, allowing them to focus on perfecting their business and building. Today you can visit the Tasting Room which is air conditioned ( a nice treat when the high desert heat kicks in) or step outside on the patio and enjoy

Everything is Right Side Up at Calico The logo of Calico Cidery might be an upside down apple drawn to look like an apple tree, but the setting, the people, orchard and the cider is all right side up and slamming it! Located in the high desert region of San Diego to the east of the county is a lone road that brings you up to Julian California which is a bustling apple town. Calico sits at 38oo feet while Julian is up at 4200 feet, making it a high desert region where apples and the people are living the good life in what feels like a bit of an oasis after driving through the rough scrabble land of the desert below. Mural by the road out front of Calico Cidery   In this Chat Ian Wright is the head cidermaker and brings us through a compliment of ciders while we chat about the history of the orchard. Planted in 1920 - the orchard is long stem trees At one time it was mainly a U-Pick orchard Now owned by a family who is also making cider in Paso Robles California What is dry farming apples Ian Wright Ciders

What is a pomological exhibition? Orchardist Matt Kaminsky has hosted a Pomological Exhibition in Ashfield, Massachusetts for the past 3 years. In this talk recorded at the Cider Pop-UP as part of CiderDays 2.0 events on the weekend of November 4th-6th Matt talks about the history of Pomological Societies and why such exhibitions are so important. How healthy are these wild apple trees? In this talk Matt nods to the impact of global warming and climate change What is causing more economic harm to apple growers What species of apple trees can now be grown here and the spread of invasive insects? At the Pomological Exhibition Had 150 wild apples and pears on exhibit Throughout the US and Canadian apples too. Few repeat entries at this Public Tasting. The public was able to cast a vote in 5 different categories Best quality eating Best cider apple? Best pear Best crab Visual - showiest and prettiest apple Contact info for Matt Kaminsky Website: https://gnarlypippins.com/ Mentions in this Chat Episod

Four Phantoms Looks to Historical Co-Ferments Head Brewer and owner Drew Phillips of Four Phantoms Brewery in Greenfield Massachusetts spoke on Folks Traditions and the Co-Fermentation of Wort and Apple Juice and the brewery's co-ferment called Old Gods (8.0%). There were two talks on the subject, with the first being November 3rd and the second on November 6th as part of CiderDays 2.0 compilation of events. This episode is from the November 6th presentation. Drew is no stranger to fermenting having spent time brewing first in Oregon and then as Head Cidermaker at Artifact Cider Project in Florence, Massachusetts before opening Four Phantoms over two years ago. His interest in old brewing traditions and recipes has him pushing the envelope with special ferments and Old Gods is a great representation of what can be done, when done well. (Read: Old Gods is delicious!!)   Folk Traditions Around Co-fermenting Cider and Beer Drew notes that historically there wasn’t such a delineation between beer, cider and mea

Cider on the Table like Fine Wine at Ragged Hill Steve Garwood and daughter Anne Garwood Hampp are the mastermind duo at Ragged Hill Cider based in West Brookfield, Massachusetts. They brought a selection of bottles to taste through and we started with the Baldwin. "Body gives you a perception of fullness and sweetness" is how Steve Garwood describes the Baldwin, which is a Pet Nat cider ringing in a 7% alcohol by volume. Says Steve Garwood, "It is a business reason for us to make ciders that will improve in time." Anne Garwood Hampp, Louise and Steve Garwood. Yeast that Ragged Hill uses Dd10 a champagne yeast This yeast provides a vigors ferment that yields a fruit forward profile Order of tastings in this Chat Wickson single variety 9% Roxbury Russet - Dabinett -8.8%  this is a still cider Flora - Roxbury russet, cortland, macintoush  - blend of a fruit 2018-2020 Expand on ice cider Juice starts at 22 024 Brits Took off first fraction of juice from freeze and then 11.7% Pommeau made with all h

Volunteering for CiderDays, Since 1994 On the first ever CiderDays, which was a one day event held on November 5, 1994, volunteers were stationed at local cider mills to encourage people to learn how to make cider. When the event became a 2-day experience, volunteers helped to make this annual event which is held on the first weekend of November a success. And so it continued. Why Do People Volunteer CiderDays? Community projects are part of the fabric of the local community where CiderDays takes place. These projects can be big like helping to build the New England Peace Pagoda in Leverett, Massachusetts in the late 1980's or more intimate like a wood stacking party to celebrate a friends birthday. Getting something done with friends is fun. It is a way to hang out with people with a common goal. Volunteers are the Engine of the Event Without volunteers for CiderDays and now CiderDays 2.0 events would come to a stand still. We need engaged people who know that cider=fun. Yes, there is a lot of preliminary

Celebrities in Cider flocking to CiderDays 2.0 CiderDays and has now been dubbed as CiderDays 2.0 and the celebrities attending can both be found in the bottles and the new and familiar face of cider today at this November 4th -6th.  Finally the return of in person events and friends from afar flocking to western Massachusetts to raise a glass. Bookmark the Schedule Page for CiderDays 2.0 Celebrities in the Bottle Let's start with what is in the bottle first cuz there are a whole bunch of additions to the menu of tastings. Calvados and American Apple Brandy Guided Tasting A 7th Apple Brandy has been added to this November 4th 6-8:30 pm event Apple Brandy from Beaver Pond Distillery in Petersham, MA Yes, 7 pours of Brandy! 4 Calvados (France) and 3 American Apple Brandies The Château Du Breuil Calvados was aged in a Port cask! This is quite unique and makes one wonder if the French are taking cues from American makers where anything goes with fermentation! On the French Cider Tour 2022 we tasted Ca

Going to CiderDays 2.0 | Part 1 This year 2022 is the reboot of America's oldest educational and festive cider event dubbed this year as CiderDays 2.0 and this episode we tip the glass to those who are helping make it happen and find out what they are doing on November 4th-6th. In this episode meet the CiderDays 2.0 Sponsors Ryan and Casey Liquors Ryan and Casey Liquors 1998 Artifact Cider Project New Salem Cider Berkshire Cider Project  Scott Farm  The Brewery at Four Star Farms  Beaver Pond Distillery Brook Farm Orchard                       CiderDays 2.0 Schedule page Big #1 Tip is to BOOKMARK this page - here is the link spelled out https://ciderchat.com/ciderdaysschedule2022/ Find the most recently updated info on the schedule of events. Big #2 Tip - get your tickets now to the  Calvados and American Apple Brandy Guided Tasting - limited seating Orchard Care for Homeowners with John Bunker History of Apple Jack with Lisa Laird Dunn The Pushkin Cider Pop-UP is free, but come early so you can ge

Click on logo to link to CiderDays 2.0 About page How to Pair Cider with Food "One must taste, taste, taste to know." say maker Eric Bordelet when pairing food with cider. Yes, it is not as simple as seeing the menu, but also knowing how both the Chefs in the kitchen and the Maker in the cidery work with their ingredients at hand. In this Episode The French Cider Tour of 2022 was treated to a fine Michelin Star dinner with Eric Bordelet and it did not disappoint. Eric decided to discuss his three products before dinner was served. That evening he brought his Sidra Argulette (2010), the Poire Granite (2021) and the Corme (2021). He left it to the diners to decider which one paired best with the meal. Hear in this episode which glass Cider Chat producer Ria Windcaller picked to drink with the meal. The main clip in this episode is Eric speaking on the Sidra Argulette which even at 12 years of age is still tasting well balanced. Mentions in this chat CiderDays 2.0 - Tickets on sale and updates Vermont Quince

Why a Cider Tour Bus is better than going Solo The obvious reason why taking a bus tour vs driving on your own to visit French cidermakers is that you can imbibe! But wait there is more! In this episode 339, the guest on the 2022 French Cider Tour to Normandy, Brittany and Domfrontais will tell you why a cider tour bus is better than going solo as we roll along the countryside on our final leg of the journey. Our Cider Bus Our beautiful luxury bus was driven by a very capable driver by the name of David, who was game for taking the back roads and mini detours that weren't on the original itinerary.  With David driving and watching the route and foreign roads signs, we could sit back and raise a glass of French cidre, poire, Calvados, Pommeau, Chouchen, and even a bottle of English Brandy all day long. In the way back of our bus were two tables that folks enjoyed sitting at and sharing cheese, bread, macaroons and other local nibbles as we rolled along the French Countryside. It should be noted that due to th

Normandy to Brittany on the French Cider Tour The 2022 French Cider Tour that took travelers from across North America on a trip of a life time was a trip of a life time. Not only were the apple and pear trees laden with fruit, but the hot and humid weather pattern finally broke and offered cool breezes. Cool weather is perfect for opening bottles from morning to night and this tour did exactly that. In this Part 1 Hear audio snap shots along the way as we celebrate French Cider with the makers and drink in the sights and sounds both Normandy, Domfrontais and Brittany. Ringing of the bells in Honfleur Etienne Dupont of Domaine Dupont tips Agathe Letellier of Manoir D'Apreval shares a bit of the history of her domaine Agathe Letellier | Manoir d'Apreval Daughter and Father (Estelle and Patrice) team at Manoir de Montreuil - French Cider Family now in their 14th generation Is the wooden screw from the ancient press made of oak or Sorbus Domestica? Old press screw said to be oak but could it be

Calvados with Étienne Dupont | Domaine Dupont Étienne Dupont took over the Domaine Familial Etienne Dupont in the Pays d'Auge region of Normandy France from his father Louis and grandfather Jules in 1980. Episode 098: Jérôme Dupont | Domaine Dupont is a conversation with Étienne son who sadly passed away in 2018. The recording with Jérôme provides the backdrop of the story behind the Dupont families acquiring the estate or what is called a Domaine in France.  [caption id="attachment_6061" align="alignleft" width="200"] Eitenne Dupont and Benoit at Cave Pepins In this episode Étienne and I are in the city of Caen and we are visiting Cave Pepin - wonderful store filled with Calvados, Cider, Poire and Pommeau. We are assisted by Benoit or Ben who works at the store and brought us through a tasting of Calvados. UPDATE: (this store is now closed, but Benoit is has now opened a new store in the city called Les Cidroloques). Etienne begins by describing the Étienne's Notes Three Sources of Aroma in Calvados The fru

Fermentis Offers 4 Cider Yeast for Makers Anne Flesch Regional Sales Manager and Technical Sales Support Manager at Fermentis helps us sort through the magical world of yeast and fermenting cider. And she also address 3 listener questions on the topic of yeast and fermentation. Upcoming Q&A with Fermentis on September 29th, 2022. Go to Fermentis.com to register SafCider Yeasts by Fermentis The AB of AB-1 stands for Apple Balance. The 1 stands for the first cider yeast   The AC of AC- 4 means Apple Crisp The AS 0f AS -2 stands for Apple Sweet The TF of TF 6  stands for Tutti Fruity Listener questions: Using such a hybrid approach? One part wild yeast and one part cultured  Using Saccharomyces boulardii as a cider yeast? Timing of inoculation of (MLB) malolactic bacteria (MLB) in cider and the affect on taste/aroma/Other influences on malolactic fermentation MLF. Support  Sponsors of Cider Chat so they can continue to support this podcast and help you make great cider! Fermentis - Yeast and Ferm

New Hampshire's Oldest Distillery | Flag Hill Brian Ferguson is a Pennsylvania native who came to Flag Hill via the Cayman Island and ever since both he and his wife Maggie have continued to transform what was once a farm into a multi venue location. Driving up to the farm one will see vineyards that are helping to win gold medals, acres of corn and an inviting entrance that screams "sit a while and enjoy". Apples play a major role at the Distillery The hybrid pot still with column at is working non stop at the distillery. There are over 500 barrels alone in the aging warehouse for the coveted Josiah Bartlett Apple Brandy.  Expect a smooth mouthfeel and light amber hues in this lightly from this 6 year old brandy that is aged in toasted barrels. Along with the Apple Brandy, Flag Hill uses apples in the distillation of the Karner Blue Gin named after the state butterfly. This is a heavenly drink and will make anyone a gin lover. Maple Sugar Liqueur decadence in a bottle, this liqueur is a perfect gift f

How the Laird Family honed the making of Apple Jack In Part 1 of this two part series on Laird's & Company, we met with 9th generation Lisa Laird Dunn. Lisa is the COO and Global Ambassador of this family business. In that episode #333 Lisa shared the family's 324 year history beginning in 1698 to present day. In this episode, we meet both Lisa's son Gerard and her father Larrie Laird. Gerard joined his mother to discuss the current state and future of Laird's and Larrie brings us into the massive barrel room for a walk about aging casks of Laird's famous Apple Brandies and Apple Jack. Lisa (9th generation), Gerard (10th generation), Larrie (8th generation) In this chat Laird’s product line – Apple Jack to Apple Brandy Let’s talk oak barrels - How many and the kind? Oldest in use? Laird’s Virginia based distillery in North Garden – lets discuss this location and sourcing local apples Listeners hold southern apple in high esteem and would love to know varieties used and orchards What Laird’s Apple

America's Oldest Distillery is Laird's & Company Lisa Laird Dunn and Cider Chat MC Ria Windcaller had a sit down chat at the main offices of Laird's & Company in Scobyville, New Jersey. They met in what was once the  Laird's family's home ( a couple generations ago), but which is now the main headquarters for the company. Lisa  is a the 9th generation Laird, her son Gerard who you can hear on Part 2 of this two part series  and now working on site is a 10th generation Laird. Lisa's father Larrie Laird, who is an 8th generation Laird, will be heard talking about the production and barreling of their apple brandies in Part 2 episode 334. Laird's has the choice position of being America's first licensed distillers (note the No 1 on the door below). The fact that they are well known for their Apple Jack, made back in 1698 and have survived for over 300 years is commendable and speaks volumes of their family and products and is a cider podcaster's dream interview! Laird Family in front of door bearing the

The inspiration behind Cider Planet With author Claude Jolicoeur on this newest book that is being released on September 23, 2022. Claude has authored to previous books on cider. Du pommier au cidre The New Cider Maker's Handbook Cider Planet: Exploring the Producers, Practices, and Unique Traditions of Craft Cider and Perry from Around In this Chat we discuss Who is Cider Planet written for? Cider Curious, Makers commercial or amateur? What readers can expect from Cider Planet How is the book laid out? Is there a key region that is propelling cider forward or is it a combination of regions What do you hope readers take away from this book? Do you have a favorite style of cider? What is it? Past Cider Chat Episode with Claude Jolicoeur Episode 153: Journey to the World's largest Apple Tree Claude here is wearing a traditional jacket as worn by men in Kazakhstan. Contact Claude Jolicoeur website: http://www.cjoliprsf.ca/ Support  Sponsors of Cider Chat so they can continue to support this po

Nicole Blum of Carr's Ciderhouse will be one of 6 celebrated women in cider speaking at the November 5th Cider Dinner at Hawks and Reed Performing Arts Center. Tickets for the Cider Dinner go live on September 3, 2022. Sign up now for eCiderNews to get emailings to Early Ticket Release dates. Wild & Tame Apples of Carr's Ciderhouse Jonathan Carr and Nicole Blum Nicole Blum and Jonathan Carr's first date was at a Creperie in San Franciso and as fate planned it, they drank cider. The two live in Ireland for a bit, where Jonathan was born for a spell and even planted a a few apple trees. Fate again had other plans and they found their way back to the states to settle in Hadley, Massachusetts. There they have both a working farm, what they call "Preservation Orchard"  at Carr's Ciderhouse and a large rack and cloth press in the barn overlooking the Connecticut River Valley. In this Chat with Nicole and Jonathan Value added products at Carr's Ciderhouse Cider Syrup Shrubs Switchel Berries Chestnut trees