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Episode 140 – Caroline Kristof – Kristof Farms

This episode features ⁠Caroline Kristof ⁠of ⁠⁠Kristof Farms⁠.

In 1971 Caroline’s grandfather purchased 75 acres in Yamhill, Oregon. Originally the farm produced cherries which were grown for the cherry pie industry. Over time the land around them became populated by vineyards and those beautiful cherries were no longer as desirable. In 2018 a decision was made to put in apple trees. Half of what was planted were grapes vines and the other half different apple varietals. They have relied on help and advice from wonderful friends in the cider industry. They have a passion to learn and experience what it takes to make outstanding cider. Each harvest brings them closer to their dream of having guests visit and experience the Kristof family hospitality. They have an exciting future ahead.

Yamhill, Oregon – [email protected] – www.KristofFarms.com – ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠

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Highlights from our discussion:

⁠CiderCon⁠

⁠Oregon⁠

⁠Portland University⁠

⁠Cider Riot⁠

⁠Rev Nat’s hard Cider⁠

⁠The Place⁠

⁠American Cider Association⁠

Episode 139 – Right Bee Cider – Katie Morgan

This episode features Katie Morgan of ⁠Right Bee Cider⁠⁠.

Charlie was a professional beer brewer. Although, Katie didn’t care for beer, she loved cider. Charlie made a special cider for Katie’s birthday as a surprise. Their cidery began as a love story. Early on in the relationship they both realized that they had a desire to start a business. Cider was a natural fit. Right bee Cider was launched in 2014. From the start they worked their way through challenges. They are proud of their cider and the journey that has led them to where they have arrived today. . You must add this stop when you’re in Chicago to enjoy their sensational ciders.

1830 N Kostner Ave, Chicago, IL 60639 – ⁠⁠⁠⁠(773) 234-4654⁠⁠⁠⁠ – www.RightBeeCider.com – ⁠⁠Facebook⁠

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Highlights from our discussion:

⁠CiderCon⁠

⁠Schwinn Bikes⁠

⁠The Hive Supply⁠

⁠⁠Wilco⁠⁠

⁠InCider Japan⁠

⁠ Japan Cider Cup

Episode 135 -Winterset Cidery – Megan Farley

This episode features ⁠⁠⁠⁠Megan Farley⁠ of ⁠⁠⁠⁠Winterset Cidery⁠ ⁠.

Nick and Niña Williams came as customers. They fell in love with the orchard and thought that it was serendipitous that a Williams Pride apple tree resided there. They set out on their journey and purchased the Cidery in 2019 with no cider making experience. Meghan joined the cidery in April of 2022. She entered with winemaking background. For Meghan, she sees so many possibilities with cider. It’s an up and coming industry and she is excited to be a part of it. The orchard sits on 6 acres and produces 30 different apple varietals. They source all of the juice to create their unique ciders that explode with flavor and character. You will want to pick up all of their expressions and enjoy what this little cidery in the heartland of America has to offer.

1638 US-169, Winterset, IA 50273 – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠(515) 493-9756⁠ – www.Wintersetcidery.com – ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠

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Highlights from our Discussion:

⁠Iowa⁠

⁠Cidercon⁠

⁠Mike Rowe⁠

⁠American Cider Association⁠

⁠Eden Cider