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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 56 – Original 13 Ciderworks – John Kowchak and Petra Manchina

This episode features John Kowchak and Petra Manchina of Original 13 Ciderworks. John’s Grandfather Charles Steckel worked in apple orchards and learned how to make hard cider. John’s journey began as a home brewer of beer. On a fateful day he had a conversation with his grandfather who shared with him that he made hard cider in his basement. John pays tribute to has grandfather with the Sir Charles line. John saw opening a cidery in Philadelphia as a continuation of his families entrepreneurial roots. In 2013 Original 13 was born and at the time there were no cideries in Philadelphia. In 2017 they opened the doors. In this episode John and Petra share their take and vision on the cider and mead that they are creating. The cocktail program, tasting room and restaurant. They are producing some incredible and complex cider. Full of flavor, character and some wonderful surprises.1526 N American St, Philadelphia, PA 19122 –

(215) 765-7000 – www.original-13.com – Facebook

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Highlights from our discussion:

Samson & Surrey

5:dirty Martinis

Magners Irish Cider

Atacama Dessert

Blueberry Capital of the World

PA Cider Guild

Punch Buggy Brewing Company

Capitol Cider

Clint Holmes

Hale & True Cider Co.

Basque Cider

Strongbow Apple Cider

Peter Mitchell

Cider & Perry Academy

Arsenal Cider House

Applejack

Episode 41 – Dressler Estate – Brian and Olga Dressler

This episode features Brian Dressler and Olga Dressler of Dressler Estate. “An exceptional dry cider made from modern apples is possible. ” It all started in a one bedroom apartment on the Main Line just outside of Philly. Brian needed a hobby and decided to homebrew cider. His roots are in apples. Olga didn’t think that it was a good idea at first but she quickly change her toon. Making cider became a shared hobby, something they could have together. A trip to New England sealed the deal for their passions for cider making.

email: [email protected] – www.dresslerestate.com – Facebook

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Highlights from our discussion:

Leaf Peepers

Robert Mondavi

Downingtown, PA

Manatawny Still Works

PA Cider Guild