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How Do You Like ‘dem Apples? East Bower Cider Company
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In this episode of the North Carolina Food and Beverage Podcast, co-hosts Max Trujillo and Matthew Weiss explore the world of cider, a fermented beverage adjacent to beer, wine, and spirits. They are joined by Oliver Koch and Dustin Skywalker from East Bower Cider, who share insights into the cider-making process, discuss the distinctions between making cider and brewing beer, and address the industry's stance on the terminology. They also delve into the types of apples used in cider making, emphasizing the shift towards using 100% North Carolina apples and the trend towards cider-specific apple varietals. The guests further discuss the challenge of fighting the stereotype of cider as a sweet drink, sharing their backgrounds in the beer industry and their mission to introduce cider as a sophisticated, enjoyable beverage. The episode also touches on the logistics and challenges of running a cidery, including sourcing from Cisco, and concludes with a dive into cider styles, the importance of varietal specificity, and the future goals for East Bower Cider.
00:00 Welcome to the North Carolina Food and Beverage Podcast
00:48 Diving Into the World of Cider
01:22 The Art and Science of Cider Making
02:23 Exploring Apple Varieties and Cider Making Processes
05:41 Battling Cider Stereotypes and Embracing Craft
15:48 The Business Side of Cider: Challenges and Opportunities
17:34 A Deep Dive into Coffee with Carrboro Coffee Roasters
24:18 Exploring the Transformation of Local Spaces
25:23 A Deep Dive into Cider Making: Techniques and Challenges
26:40 Bridging the Gap: Crafting Ciders for Beer Lovers
27:32 The Art of Carbonation and Flavoring in Cider Production
29:21 Scaling Production: Challenges and Aspirations
36:50 The Journey of Starting a Cidery During a Pandemic
42:20 Future Plans and Community Engagement
Get your tix to Bubbles & Bagels here
On the mic this week: @trujillo.media @weisswine
Join our Facebook family: @NCFandBPod
Follow us on Instagram: @ncfbpod
Support our Sponsors:
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Drink better coffee - get Carrboro Coffee Roasters Here
Enjoy Duke's Mayo - It's Got Twang!
493 episodes
Manage episode 406369603 series 1833057
In this episode of the North Carolina Food and Beverage Podcast, co-hosts Max Trujillo and Matthew Weiss explore the world of cider, a fermented beverage adjacent to beer, wine, and spirits. They are joined by Oliver Koch and Dustin Skywalker from East Bower Cider, who share insights into the cider-making process, discuss the distinctions between making cider and brewing beer, and address the industry's stance on the terminology. They also delve into the types of apples used in cider making, emphasizing the shift towards using 100% North Carolina apples and the trend towards cider-specific apple varietals. The guests further discuss the challenge of fighting the stereotype of cider as a sweet drink, sharing their backgrounds in the beer industry and their mission to introduce cider as a sophisticated, enjoyable beverage. The episode also touches on the logistics and challenges of running a cidery, including sourcing from Cisco, and concludes with a dive into cider styles, the importance of varietal specificity, and the future goals for East Bower Cider.
00:00 Welcome to the North Carolina Food and Beverage Podcast
00:48 Diving Into the World of Cider
01:22 The Art and Science of Cider Making
02:23 Exploring Apple Varieties and Cider Making Processes
05:41 Battling Cider Stereotypes and Embracing Craft
15:48 The Business Side of Cider: Challenges and Opportunities
17:34 A Deep Dive into Coffee with Carrboro Coffee Roasters
24:18 Exploring the Transformation of Local Spaces
25:23 A Deep Dive into Cider Making: Techniques and Challenges
26:40 Bridging the Gap: Crafting Ciders for Beer Lovers
27:32 The Art of Carbonation and Flavoring in Cider Production
29:21 Scaling Production: Challenges and Aspirations
36:50 The Journey of Starting a Cidery During a Pandemic
42:20 Future Plans and Community Engagement
Get your tix to Bubbles & Bagels here
On the mic this week: @trujillo.media @weisswine
Join our Facebook family: @NCFandBPod
Follow us on Instagram: @ncfbpod
Support our Sponsors:
Welcome SYSCO as our Title Sponsor!!
Drink better coffee - get Carrboro Coffee Roasters Here
Enjoy Duke's Mayo - It's Got Twang!
493 episodes
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