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Episode 209 – Bone N’ Bottle Reviews/Bird Dog Cider – Damin Sawyer/Pete Endres

This episode features ⁠Damin Sawyer⁠ of ⁠Bone N’ Bottle Reviews ⁠and ⁠Pete Endres⁠ of ⁠Bird Dog Cider⁠.

Bone N’ Bottle Reviews is a mashup of hard cider and chicken wings. Damin came into cider into 2014. He discovered the perfect pairing for cider was chicken wings. Pete owns and operates Bird Dog Cider in New Hampshire. It resides on and small farm which boasts and orchard and tasting room. The cider bug bit Pete very early on. He grew up on an apple farm in Western New York. Apples are in his blood. Cider really took hold of him when he was in his thirties. Our discussion takes a journey through the current cider industry, what is happening at Bird Dog Cider and all things chicken wings.

⁠Bone N’ Bottle Reviews⁠ www.BirdDogCider.com – 150 Bayside Rd, Greenland, NH 03840 – (603) 303-6214 – ⁠Instagram

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Highlights From our Conversation:

⁠J. Timothy’s Taverne⁠

⁠The Elbow Room ⁠

⁠Spirit of 77

Episode 143 – Seminary Hill Cidery – Stuart Madany

This episode features ⁠Stuart Madany⁠ of ⁠⁠⁠⁠Seminary Hill Cidery⁠.

Doug Doetsch grew up in the Western Catskills. His family goes back five generations. There was a strong desire to start an agricultural project. That’s how Doug and Susan Manning got started with Seminary Hill Cidery. The land was perfect for an apple and pear orchard. Stuart joined the team in October of 2020. Cider began being produced shortly there after his arrival. Stuart shares his journey of cider making. This is an intriguing story of architect turned cider craftsman. We had a wonderful time tasting two of their delicious expressions and learning more about their ciders that they produce.

43 Wagner Ln, Callicoon, NY 12723 – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(845) 887-4056⁠ – www.SeminaryHill.co –⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Highlights from our discussion:

⁠The Catskills⁠

⁠Albemarle CiderWorks⁠

⁠CiderCon⁠

⁠Foggy Ridge Cidery⁠

⁠Andrew Lee – Craft Cider Making⁠

⁠Cider Days⁠

⁠University of Vermont⁠

⁠Farnum Hill Ciders ⁠

⁠Castle Hill Cidery⁠

⁠Homestedt Livingston Manor⁠

⁠⁠Tom Oliver – Oliver’s Cider and Perry⁠⁠

⁠Wild Turkey⁠

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 138 – The Cider Jawns – Jasmine Mason and Ashley Johnson

This episode features ⁠⁠⁠Jasmine Mason⁠ and ⁠Ashley Johnson⁠ of ⁠⁠The Cider Jawns⁠.

Jasmine and Ashley met while attending St. Joseph’s University. They started a social media page after attending Pour the Core at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. This cider event left an impression on them. Jasmine and Ashley determined that the cider space was not serving or appealing to people of color. The next step led to home brewing their own cider. Their social media presence features ciders that they’re drinking and enjoying. They host events and attend events in the cider community. They are influencers who are introducing a new community to the wonderful world of cider and the cider culture. We enjoyed out refreshing and entertaining conversation. Don’t sleep on The Cider Jawns. They are two ladies on a mission to leave an indelible mark on the world.

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Highlights From our Conversation:

⁠St. Joseph’s University⁠

⁠American Cider Association⁠

⁠Ploughman Cider

Episode 137 – Stockyard Cider – Brandon Green

This episode features Brandon Green of ⁠⁠⁠⁠Stockyard Cider ⁠⁠.

Brandon began his journey making beer and apple wine right in his closet, under the steps, in West Philly. Brandon loves bubbles. He ventured into bottle conditioning and making his own cider. Like most it was a hobby. Career changes brought about a pivot for Brandon and his family. He moved the whole operation from Chicago back to Philly where he joined the amazing chefs and owners of ⁠Stockyard Sandwich Co⁠. The ciders that Brandon produces are full of depth, flavor and character. Open up one of their special bottles, grab a sandwich and enjoy life.

1541 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA – 215-977-YARD- www.StockyardPhilly.com – ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram

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Highlights From our Discussion:

⁠Cidercon⁠

⁠Ploughman Cider⁠

⁠Eden Ciders⁠

⁠Cork Philadelphia⁠

⁠The Sidecar Bar and Grille⁠

⁠Cudia Cocktail Consulting⁠

⁠Green Meadow Farm⁠

⁠Fruit Stripes Gum⁠

⁠Spring House Spirits⁠

⁠Bluecoat Gin

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

Episode 134 – Eden Ciders – Eleanor Leger

This episode features ⁠⁠⁠Eleanor Leger⁠ of ⁠⁠⁠Eden Ciders⁠ ⁠.

It was December 2006 when Eleanor and Albert went to Montreal. They tasted ice cider for the first time. Their reaction was that it was amazing. They thought that they could procduce this ice cider in Vermont. The made their first batch in their basement. Six years after making it and selling to to local restaurants they began to explore what has become Eden Cider. In the beginning cider wasn’t a thing in the United States. It was considered more of a desert wine. They discovered different apple varietals to make a wider array of ciders. Eleanor and Albert have come a long way from their infancy. Today they produce unique, well crafted ciders that are layered in flavor, depth and character. So, why not cider? Pick up a bottle or can and taste for yourself.

150 Main St, Newport, VT 05855 – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠(802) 334-4241⁠⁠⁠⁠ – www.EdenCiders.com – ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠

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Highlights from our discussion:

⁠Vermont⁠

⁠American Cider Association⁠

⁠Vermont Cider Association⁠

⁠Windfall Orchard⁠

⁠Yates Family Orchard⁠

⁠Poverty Lane Orchards⁠

⁠Cidercon⁠

⁠Scott Farm Orchards⁠

⁠Aaron Burr Cidery⁠

⁠Dibruno Bros.⁠

⁠31st & Wharton⁠

⁠Peter Bresnahan⁠

⁠Peter Mitchell – Cornell

Episode 128 – Cidercon 2023

We had an amazing time at the 13th annual CiderCon in Chicago. An astounding 965 people registered for CiderCon 2023, including attendees, vendors, volunteers and speakers. According to organizers New York had the most registrants followed by Michigan, Illinois, California, Washington, and Virginia. Nine different countries were represented including Austria, Canada, France, Guam, Ireland, Korea, New Zealand, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.

This episode features our experience at Cidercon 2023 in Chicago. You will hear our perspective of the incredible cider share which gave us the opportunity to enjoy a wide variety of ciders and perrys. The opening remarks by Eleanor Leger and Michelle McGrath set the tone for the convention. Keynote speaker Sunny Gandara gave the attendees an insight into the vegan consumer.

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The following were featured guests:

Northeast Barrel Company

Uncle John’s Cider Mill

Brother Monk Ciderworks

Northwest Cider Association

CiderCon 2024 will be held in Portland, Oregon from January 16-19, 2024. We can’t wait to see you there.

Episode 126 – Botanist & Barrel – Lyndon Smith

This episode features Lyndon Smith of Botanist and Barrel.

Lyndon and his wife Amie Fields have an extensive natural wine background. They also have a wonderful family heritage of being wine producers. Grandpa Abe even produced bathtub tropical hooch. A defunct blueberry farm came for sale nearby where Lyndon grew up. This farm now grows a wide variety of fruits including blueberries, apples, pears, aw well ask botanical. This is where Botanist and Barrel was born. They create delicious nuanced natural ciders and wines.

32 Broadway St Suite 110, Asheville NC 28801 – (828) 338-9516– www.BotanistandBarrel.com – Facebook

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Highlights From our Discussion:

Défi Wines

Good Food Guild

Eda Rhyne

DeAngelo Williams

Artifact Cider Project