Interviewing cidermakers importers, orchardists, foodies, farmers and cider enthusiasts around the world. Let’s delve into the semantics of cider…or is it hard cider, cidre, sidra or fermented apple juice? The truth is out there in Ciderville and we are going to find it. We toast in celebration of cider; As a libation, a gift from the gods, a taste of terroir, and a hard pressed good time. Ready to quench your thirst? Grab a glass and join this chat! See you in Ciderville!
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Every beer begins with a brewer, here is their story. Recorded Live Every Other Friday at 8:30pm ET on Facebook, YouTube, Twitch, and Kick. Join your hosts Dan Cook, Wendy Taylor, Rob Wilson, and Ken Konarzewski Jr. as they update you on news, events, and bring you interviews with some of the best brewers in the world.
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430: Blending Cider Tradition with Modernity: Cidrerie Manoir du Val
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Innovation at Cidrerie Manoir du Val: Blending Tradition and Modernity Located in Normandy’s Pays de Risle, Cidrerie Manoir du Val and with maker Marie Bourut at the helm s crafting innovative ciders with a nod to tradition. With Marie’s husband Thomas Courtoux., this couple has transformed a historic orchard. From pioneering the production of Blan…
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Blackrocks Brewery | #MichiganBeer Series #048
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CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Join Ken, Wendy, and Rob in a conversation with David and Andy of Blackrocks Brewery. From homebrewing into the commercial space hear about how they balance business, pleasure, and community in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Join us live at our new start time, 8:30pm ET, every other Friday! Live on Twitch, Kick, and Faceb…
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Recent Beer Adventures | Better on Draft 355
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CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Wendy says goodbye to an old brewery friend then Rob and Wendy discuss some recent beery adventures! Join us live at our new start time, 8:30pm ET, every other Friday! Live on Twitch, Kick, and Facebook! Sponsors: Visit Detroit - The Detroit Brew Trail - https://visitdetroit.com/food-drink/breweries-wineries-distilleries/de…
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429: Cider Tour Recap France 2024
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Find Highlights & Tips in This French Cider Tour Recap! The 2024 cider tour to Paris, Normandy, Brittany and Domfrontais was an absolute success! With guest from the United States, Canada and Hungary the makers in France did a knock out job introducing everyone to the tastes, sights, sounds and people in the region. This tour is curated and led by …
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Vivant Spirits & Brewery // Broad Leaf | #MichiganBeer Series #046
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CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Join Ken, Wendy, and Rob in a conversation with Jason and Kris Spalding of Brewery Vivant, Vivant Spirits, and Broad Leaf Brewing. Hear about the past, present, and future of this well-known Michigan brewery and how Broad Leaf and distilling came to be part of their business. Join us live at our new start time, 8:30pm ET, e…
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428: Winchester Ciderworks: English Inspiration and Virginia Apples
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From Suffolk to Virginia: Stephen Schuurman’s Cider Journey In Episode 428 of Cider Chat, we meet Stephen Schuurman, owner and cider maker at Winchester Ciderworks in Winchester, Virginia. Originally from Suffolk, England, Stephen has brought his deep love of English cider to the northern portion of the Shenandoah Valley. What started as a passion …
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427: Under 30 Startup Ingenuity | Heartland Cideworks, OR
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Collaboration Meets Ingenuity at Heartland Ciderworks This episode is packed with insights for anyone interested in the intersection of entrepreneurship and craft cider-making. In Episode 427 of Cider Chat, Eliseo Bell-Uribe shares his story as a young entrepreneur and how and why he founded Heartland Ciderworks. Practical Advice for Cider Startups…
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426: Red Island Cider: Crafting Stories in Every Bottle | PEI
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Discover Red Island Cider on Prince Edward Island Guest podcaster Al Saxs interviews Red Island Cider owner and maker Robert van Waarden in this episode 426 of Cider Chat. Red Island Cider is located on Canada’s reknown “Prince Edward Island” capital “Charlottetown” this cidery has helped revive the island’s apple heritage while creating unique, st…
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Horrors of Warm Beer | Better on Draft 354
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CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Join Ken, Wendy, and Rob as Ken attempts to talk about Horror movies and video games, we discuss warm beer in warm places, and we talk about some beer news: What chefs drink after work: https://www.foodandwine.com/best-cheap-beer-chef-recommended-8699384 10 Barrel layoffs: https://newschoolbeer.com/home/2024/9/tilray-lays-o…
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425: Babycham to Triple Vintage – The Showering's Cider Legacy
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The Showering name is synonymous with both innovation and tradition in the world of cider for the past 187 years. In this Episode 425 of Cider Chat, Nick Showering shares a bit on his family’s cider-making roots that stretch back over 400 years and in the past 180 years in the town of Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England. Nick Showering A Storied Lega…
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424: Master Class on Apple Phenotyping w/John Bunker
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Apple Phenotyping: The Tools Every Orchardist Needs In Episode 424 of Cider Chat, we dive deeper into the intricate world of apple identification, this time focusing on apple phenotyping — the art and science of describing apples by their physical characteristics. This is Part 3 of the three part series on John Bunker, renowned author, apple detect…
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Hold MI Beer | Better On Draft 353
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CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Have you ever had a dream? A goal? A life's calling? Steven Siddell of Hold MI Beer has one most listeners can relate to - visiting all the breweries in Michigan! Your hosts talk to Steve about his journeys, learnings, and the excitement of "stumbling across" breweries while out an about. Live vicariously or listen in for s…
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423: Apple Id 101 w/John Bunker
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In Episode 423 of Cider Chat, we delve into the fascinating world of apple identification a.k.a. Apple Id with the one and only John Bunker, a renowned author and the c0-founder of FEDCO Trees, Maine Organic Farmers and Gardners Association (MOFGA). Hear as he shares his lifelong passion for tracking down historic apple varieties and teaching other…
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Beers and News Rapidfire | Better on Draft 352
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CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Join our hosts as they go rapid-fire through some old news and get some takes (maybe hot ones?) on important topics such as beer goggles and Dutch courage. Join us live at our new start time, 8:30pm ET, every other Friday! Live on Twitch, Kick, and Facebook! Sponsors: Visit Detroit - The Detroit Brew Trail - https://visitde…
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New GABF and Tangents | Better On Draft 351
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CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: We start with an existential question about the "B" in GABF and things kind of get tangential from there... Plus we talk about the zany world of AI-generated mead books. Join us live at our new start time, 8:30pm ET, every other Friday! Live on Twitch, Kick, and Facebook! Sponsors: Visit Detroit - The Detroit Brew Trail - h…
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422: John Bunker Keynote on Orchards and Legacy
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New York Apple Camp Keynote Address by John Bunker In a captivating keynote from the 2023 New York Apple Camp, John Bunker, the founder of FEDCO Trees and renowned author on apple identification, shared his profound connection to the outdoors. John Bunker in his favorite shirt and barefeet Enjoy the Keynote by John that weaves his passion for Jazz,…
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421: Explore the Rich History of Chilean Cider w/Punta de Fierro
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Eli Shanks' of Punta de Fierro Fine Cider In this episode meet Eli Shanks, a passionate cider maker sharing his journey from urban Massachusetts to the picturesque landscapes of Chile, where he co-founded Punta de Fierro Cider. Eli developed an early interest in food systems and agriculture with influences from attending The Farm School, working at…
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420: Books, Cider, Cheesecake | Cider Chat Live
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Basque Cheesecake and Santa Cruz Cider Cider Chat Live brings you a tasting of a celebratory cider from Santa Cruz Cider Company paires with a what is called Basque Cheesecake! Basque Cheesecake is much less dense than classic New York cheesecake. It is crustless, and has a golden, beautiful caramelized exterior. It also has a much lighter texture …
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419: Canadian Cider Making: The Wooden Gate Journey
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Wooden Gate: From Farm to Cidery with Clint Caver Clint Cavers and his wife Pamela have been farming for over 30 years at Wooden Gate The Farm and cidery is based in Pilot Mound, Manitoba, Canada which is right over the border of North Dakato. Clint’s journey from hobby fermenter to full-time cider maker now represents 95% of their farm’s focus. In…
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Beer That Tastes Like Beer | Better on Draft 349
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CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: We were delayed a week due to a broken AC unit at one of our places, so when we came back, we caught up on all of the recent beer news including the Kelce brothers new beer line, and ponder what celebrities would get us to go out and buy their product. Check out this extremely laid back episode of Better on Draft now, and d…
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Miller Canfield PLC | Better on Draft 350
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CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: In the world of hospitality and craft beverages, the public is unfamiliar with a lot of the nuances that come with creating these amazing beers. From music for retail to NA on the shelves, distribution in the state of Michigan to how each branch of craft beverages has its positives and negatives, Joe Infante and Chris Gartm…
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418: Creative Cider Branding Tips with Cultivar
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Paving a Path for Cider Branding at Cultivar Meet Kirk Evans, the founder of Cultivar Creative. In this episode, Kirk shares his journey from a casual cider maker to a professional brand designer specializing in cider packaging and identity. Kirk Evans Cultivar Creative focuses on creating comprehensive brand identities that go beyond just a logo. …
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Better on Draft Flights - Guest Flights
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Better on Draft Flights takes some related clips from various shows and offers them up on a flight board for you to sample. This one is also about flights... but from guests! We have clips about flights from episodes 325 with Alex Puchner from BJ's Brewery; 339 - Trader's Brewing with Bart Hensley; 347 - Terrapin Brewing with Spike Buckowski; and 3…
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417: Bittersweet Goodbye: The Closure of the New England Apple Association
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Celebrating an Agricultural Legacy and the New England Apple Association The New England Apple Association (NEAA), a venerable institution supporting apple growers across the New England states, will be closing its doors at the end of this fiscal year on June 30, 2024. This announcement, delivered by the NEAA's Executive Director, Russell Steven Po…
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Brewaucracy w/ Greig McGill | Better on Draft 348
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CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: We've added another continent and country this week to our show history by interviewing Greig McGill of Brewaucracy of Hamilton New Zealand. Greig is an extremely well traveled craft beer enthusiast that opened up his own craft brewery in New Zealand. We discuss and compare the differences between craft beer there versus he…
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416:Cider Symphony w/Bach in a Bottle
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Crank the Bach & Go Boating with Green Bench in Hand Brian Wing of Green Bench Mead and Cider is a classical music fan. Green Bench is located in Saint Petersburg, Florida and Brian was recently on episode 398 which is a must listen. Usually, we wait a bit here at Cider Chat Central to have a guest back on, but when a delivery of cider arrived from…
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415: Cider Hybrids |Cider Nothings or Cider Somethings?
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What exactly are Cider Hybrids Exploring Cider Hybrids and Co-ferments as recored at a panel discussion at CiderCon 2024. The terminology for this category is still developing, reflecting the innovative and experimental nature of these beverages. As producers continue to explore and create unique blends and co-ferments, the language will evolve to …
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Better on Draft Flights - The Flight Clips
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Better on Draft Flights takes some related clips from various shows and offers them up on a flight board for you to sample. This one is about... flights! We have clips about flights from episodes 317 - What Makes a Brewery?; 319 - Flights, Tipping, and Untappd; and 330 - 4 Beers That Changed Your Life. Join us live at our new start time, 8:30pm ET,…
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414: B Corp Certified Businesses | Solar, Candle, Coffee & Cider
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Businesses Certified as a B Corp Stand Out! Explore the benefits of B Corp certification with leaders from solar, candle, coffee, and cider industries. Learn about their challenges and successes in creating positive social and environmental impact. In this Cider Chat Enjoy this informative panel discussion led by Bridget Sprague of Revision Energy …
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Terrapin Beer w/ Spike Buckowski | Better on Draft 347
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CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: When your brewery is old enough to drink, you have stories to tell. Spike held back no punches as he talked about the struggles of opening a brewery, the difference of expanding back in the early 2000's versus today, and went into a deep dive about the buyout from MolsonCoors, what he still has control over, and the positiv…
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413: Ancestral Methods in Cider Making
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Is Ancestral Method different than Pet Nat? This panel discussion on Ancestral Method was moderate by Nicole Leibon of LeNosse Knows consultation. She was joined by Yann Gilles, a French cider consultant, Levi Danielson of Oregon's RAW cider and David Carr of California's Raging Cider. This feature was was recorded at CiderCon 2024, the annual trad…
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Coopersville // Arctic Circle Brewing | #MichiganBeer Series #045
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CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Joined by Better on Draft Editor in Chief Ed, and former host Robear, Ken heads off to Chesterfield Michigan to pay up his dues to the community by buying them a keg of beer for winning March Draftness. However when they arrived they were greeted not only by Deven of Arctic Circle, but Jim and Jeremy of Coopersville to come…
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412: Cider Dispatch | Big Fish, VA
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Find the latest Cider Dispatch from Highland County Virginia Cider Bon Vivant Reporter Al Sax provide a cider dispatch report from Monterey Virginia. This area of Virginia is known as Highland County and it is here that Big Fish Cider is located. One of the cool extras (beside cider) when visiting this region, is that it is a Dark Sky area. This me…
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Metal & Medals | Better on Draft 346
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CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Recapping the Craft Brewers Conference 2024, Rob talks about what Michigan, Indiana, and Arizona breweries won medals, and some of the fans in the chatroom pick the hosts brains about some upcoming trips to Michigan and what breweries to check out based on their flavor profile. The end we talk about music, metal, vinyl, and…
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411: Curative Options for Cider Making Problems | CiderCon 2024
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Technical Tips for When Things Go Wrong with Cider Making This episode features two cider professionals and a cider industry consultant, which is exactly who you need a direct line to when your cider has problems. Hear from Megan Faschoway who at the time of this recording was Senior Cider Maker at Sea Cider, Kira Bassingthwaighte Head Cider Maker …
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