craft cidery

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

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 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

Enlightenment Wines Meadery

Graft Cidery

Crooked Run Fermentation

Episode 88 – Alma Cider – Dave Klawer

This episode features Dave Klawer of Alma Cider.

Dave moved to the Pacific Northwest with his wife Heather. They are both registered nurses. His passion in the 90’s was to be a professional snowboarder. An accident in the Andes changed the trajectory of his life. He knew of the lore of Mount Baker and it called to him. He fell in love with the greenery and has made the Skagit Valley his home. It wasn’t long before he and his wife were being introduced to home craft cider. Dave was familiar with brewing beer from his days in college. His first attempt at cider was a success. Our in depth discussion covers the many ciders that Alma produces and the the production of fruit and apples at their orchard and farm.

425-312-5734 – info@almacider.com – Facebook

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Highlights from our discussion:

Tulip Valley Winery

Bitters & Sharps Orchard

Press Then Press

American Cider Association

Northwest Cider Club