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 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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⁠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 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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⁠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 121 – Good Intent Cider – Matt Simon

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Good Intent Cider – Matt Simon

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This episode features Matt Simon of Good intent Cider.

For Adam Redding, cidermaking began as a hobby. He took cider making classes at Cornell University. Growing up in Gettysburg, he was exposed to the amazing apples produced in Adams County. Matt joined Good Intent almost 6 years ago. He studied food science at Penn State. Matt reached out to Adam as graduation approached. Adam shared all his experience and it wasn’t long before Matt was putting his own personality into the cider being produced. Good Intent is producing flavorful and complex cider. This is a must stop for cider fans and new to be cider lovers.

167 S Potter St, Bellefonte, PA 16823 – (814) 355-1654 – www.GoodintentCider.com – Facebook

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Mason Dixon Distillery

A. Smith Bowman Distillery

Gettysburg, PA

Bellefonte, PA

Ciderfest of PA

Episode 92 – Manoff Market Cider – Amy Manoff and Ellie Brehme

This episode features Amy Manoff and Ellie Brehme of Manoff Market Cidery.

We had such a fantastic tour of the orchard and farm. Amy gave us so much insight into the earth to market to bottle concept that they have designed. Their 37 acres feels more like a budding garden estate. Gary and Amy graduated college in 1983. The proceeded to explore the opportunity of starting a winery. They land they had found didn’t provide for growing grapes. Although, fruits, vegetables and apples in particular fit in perfectly. Over time, Gary began experimenting with cider. In 2018 they got their license to produce and sell their cider. They have been focusing on grafting and planting apple trees specifically for cider. The result is wonderful flavorful cider that is full of character. You want to add this destination to your calendar. Pick up a bottle, relax enjoy all that Manoff Market Cidery has to offer.

3157 Comfort Rd, New Hope, PA 18938 – (215) 297-8220 -www.manoffmarketgardens.com/cidery – Facebook

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Episode 90 – Two Broads Ciderworks – Maggie Przybylski and Megan Murphy

This episode features Maggie Przybylski and Morgan Murphy of Two Broads Ciderworks.

They are bootstrapping their way into the cider world. Like many Maggie and Morgan started home brewing beer. 15 years ago the cider experience took hold in Sea Canyon. They picked apples, made pies and fermented apple juice into cider. The whole journey from apple to glass appealed to them. They love cooking and sharing what they produce with friends. Today, the focus is on locally sourced ingredients as much as possible. These two broads began building their tasting room in January of 2020. Just in time for the world to be shut down. The pieces of the cidery continue to come together. They are producing incredible, complex and flavorful ciders in a region that is full of wineries. Listen and learn more about Maggie and Morgan and what Two Broads Ciderworks is all about.

3427 Roberto Ct Ste 130, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 – (805) 292-1500 – www.twobroadscider.com – Facebook

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Ballast Point Brewery

Episode 87 – Beach Bee Meadery – Curtis Blodgett

This episode features Curtis Blodgett of Beach Bee Meadery.

Curtis began his journey by considering opening a distillery. He and his wife Madeleine met with distillers to understand the process and what was needed to get started. They completed a meeting with a rum distiller and to decided to visit a meadery that was close by. They never had mead and they were totally blown away. Curtis was familiar with making wine and brewing beer, but he wasn’t familiar with mead. He looked at Madeleine and said, “this is what I want to do”. The whole experience was life changing. We got to talk mead, cider, yeast, barrels and so much more.

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5 89 Long Branch Ave, Long Branch, NJ 07740 – (732) 403-3558 – www.beachbeemeadery.com –Facebook

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Melovino Meadery

Long Branch Distillery

Long Branch, NJ

Green Bench Brewing Co

Cidercon