Best Hardcider Podcasts (2024)

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423: Apple Id 101 w/John Bunker 1:07:05

1h ago1:07:05

1:07:05

In Episode 423 of Cider Chat, we delve into the fascinating world of apple identification a.k.a. Apple Id with the one and only John Bunker, a renowned author and the c0-founder of FEDCO Trees, Maine Organic Farmers and Gardners Association (MOFGA). Hear as he shares his lifelong passion for tracking down historic apple varieties and teaching other…

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Beers and News Rapidfire | Better on Draft 352 51:40

2h ago51:40

51:40

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Join our hosts as they go rapid-fire through some old news and get some takes (maybe hot ones?) on important topics such as beer goggles and Dutch courage. Join us live at our new start time, 8:30pm ET, every other Friday! Live on Twitch, Kick, and Facebook! Sponsors: Visit Detroit - The Detroit Brew Trail - https://visitde…

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New GABF and Tangents | Better On Draft 351 1:05:42

6h ago1:05:42

1:05:42

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: We start with an existential question about the "B" in GABF and things kind of get tangential from there... Plus we talk about the zany world of AI-generated mead books. Join us live at our new start time, 8:30pm ET, every other Friday! Live on Twitch, Kick, and Facebook! Sponsors: Visit Detroit - The Detroit Brew Trail - h…

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422: John Bunker Keynote on Orchards and Legacy 57:22

13d ago57:22

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New York Apple Camp Keynote Address by John Bunker In a captivating keynote from the 2023 New York Apple Camp, John Bunker, the founder of FEDCO Trees and renowned author on apple identification, shared his profound connection to the outdoors. John Bunker in his favorite shirt and barefeet Enjoy the Keynote by John that weaves his passion for Jazz,…

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421: Explore the Rich History of Chilean Cider w/Punta de Fierro 1:04:18

20d ago1:04:18

1:04:18

Eli Shanks' of Punta de Fierro Fine Cider In this episode meet Eli Shanks, a passionate cider maker sharing his journey from urban Massachusetts to the picturesque landscapes of Chile, where he co-founded Punta de Fierro Cider. Eli developed an early interest in food systems and agriculture with influences from attending The Farm School, working at…

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420: Books, Cider, Cheesecake | Cider Chat Live 18:41

27d ago18:41

18:41

Basque Cheesecake and Santa Cruz Cider Cider Chat Live brings you a tasting of a celebratory cider from Santa Cruz Cider Company paires with a what is called Basque Cheesecake! Basque Cheesecake is much less dense than classic New York cheesecake. It is crustless, and has a golden, beautiful caramelized exterior. It also has a much lighter texture …

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419: Canadian Cider Making: The Wooden Gate Journey 1:04:18

1M ago1:04:18

1:04:18

Wooden Gate: From Farm to Cidery with Clint Caver Clint Cavers and his wife Pamela have been farming for over 30 years at Wooden Gate The Farm and cidery is based in Pilot Mound, Manitoba, Canada which is right over the border of North Dakato. Clint’s journey from hobby fermenter to full-time cider maker now represents 95% of their farm’s focus. In…

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Beer That Tastes Like Beer | Better on Draft 349 1:17:43

1M ago1:17:43

1:17:43

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: We were delayed a week due to a broken AC unit at one of our places, so when we came back, we caught up on all of the recent beer news including the Kelce brothers new beer line, and ponder what celebrities would get us to go out and buy their product. Check out this extremely laid back episode of Better on Draft now, and d…

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Miller Canfield PLC | Better on Draft 350 1:23:15

2M ago1:23:15

1:23:15

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: In the world of hospitality and craft beverages, the public is unfamiliar with a lot of the nuances that come with creating these amazing beers. From music for retail to NA on the shelves, distribution in the state of Michigan to how each branch of craft beverages has its positives and negatives, Joe Infante and Chris Gartm…

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418: Creative Cider Branding Tips with Cultivar 1:01:25

2M ago1:01:25

1:01:25

Paving a Path for Cider Branding at Cultivar Meet Kirk Evans, the founder of Cultivar Creative. In this episode, Kirk shares his journey from a casual cider maker to a professional brand designer specializing in cider packaging and identity. Kirk Evans Cultivar Creative focuses on creating comprehensive brand identities that go beyond just a logo. …

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Better on Draft Flights - Guest Flights 18:39

2M ago18:39

18:39

Better on Draft Flights takes some related clips from various shows and offers them up on a flight board for you to sample. This one is also about flights... but from guests! We have clips about flights from episodes 325 with Alex Puchner from BJ's Brewery; 339 - Trader's Brewing with Bart Hensley; 347 - Terrapin Brewing with Spike Buckowski; and 3…

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417: Bittersweet Goodbye: The Closure of the New England Apple Association 49:38

2M ago49:38

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Celebrating an Agricultural Legacy and the New England Apple Association The New England Apple Association (NEAA), a venerable institution supporting apple growers across the New England states, will be closing its doors at the end of this fiscal year on June 30, 2024. This announcement, delivered by the NEAA's Executive Director, Russell Steven Po…

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Brewaucracy w/ Greig McGill | Better on Draft 348 1:20:19

2M ago1:20:19

1:20:19

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: We've added another continent and country this week to our show history by interviewing Greig McGill of Brewaucracy of Hamilton New Zealand. Greig is an extremely well traveled craft beer enthusiast that opened up his own craft brewery in New Zealand. We discuss and compare the differences between craft beer there versus he…

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416:Cider Symphony w/Bach in a Bottle 47:26

2M ago47:26

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Crank the Bach & Go Boating with Green Bench in Hand Brian Wing of Green Bench Mead and Cider is a classical music fan. Green Bench is located in Saint Petersburg, Florida and Brian was recently on episode 398 which is a must listen. Usually, we wait a bit here at Cider Chat Central to have a guest back on, but when a delivery of cider arrived from…

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415: Cider Hybrids |Cider Nothings or Cider Somethings? 1:00:33

3M ago1:00:33

1:00:33

What exactly are Cider Hybrids Exploring Cider Hybrids and Co-ferments as recored at a panel discussion at CiderCon 2024. The terminology for this category is still developing, reflecting the innovative and experimental nature of these beverages. As producers continue to explore and create unique blends and co-ferments, the language will evolve to …

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Better on Draft Flights - The Flight Clips 24:32

3M ago24:32

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Better on Draft Flights takes some related clips from various shows and offers them up on a flight board for you to sample. This one is about... flights! We have clips about flights from episodes 317 - What Makes a Brewery?; 319 - Flights, Tipping, and Untappd; and 330 - 4 Beers That Changed Your Life. Join us live at our new start time, 8:30pm ET,…

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414: B Corp Certified Businesses | Solar, Candle, Coffee & Cider 1:00:19

3M ago1:00:19

1:00:19

Businesses Certified as a B Corp Stand Out! Explore the benefits of B Corp certification with leaders from solar, candle, coffee, and cider industries. Learn about their challenges and successes in creating positive social and environmental impact. In this Cider Chat Enjoy this informative panel discussion led by Bridget Sprague of Revision Energy …

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Terrapin Beer w/ Spike Buckowski | Better on Draft 347 1:03:13

3M ago1:03:13

1:03:13

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: When your brewery is old enough to drink, you have stories to tell. Spike held back no punches as he talked about the struggles of opening a brewery, the difference of expanding back in the early 2000's versus today, and went into a deep dive about the buyout from MolsonCoors, what he still has control over, and the positiv…

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413: Ancestral Methods in Cider Making 1:09:14

3M ago1:09:14

1:09:14

Is Ancestral Method different than Pet Nat? This panel discussion on Ancestral Method was moderate by Nicole Leibon of LeNosse Knows consultation. She was joined by Yann Gilles, a French cider consultant, Levi Danielson of Oregon's RAW cider and David Carr of California's Raging Cider. This feature was was recorded at CiderCon 2024, the annual trad…

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Coopersville // Arctic Circle Brewing | #MichiganBeer Series #045 1:19:11

4M ago1:19:11

1:19:11

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Joined by Better on Draft Editor in Chief Ed, and former host Robear, Ken heads off to Chesterfield Michigan to pay up his dues to the community by buying them a keg of beer for winning March Draftness. However when they arrived they were greeted not only by Deven of Arctic Circle, but Jim and Jeremy of Coopersville to come…

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412: Cider Dispatch | Big Fish, VA 42:28

3M ago42:28

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Find the latest Cider Dispatch from Highland County Virginia Cider Bon Vivant Reporter Al Sax provide a cider dispatch report from Monterey Virginia. This area of Virginia is known as Highland County and it is here that Big Fish Cider is located. One of the cool extras (beside cider) when visiting this region, is that it is a Dark Sky area. This me…

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Metal & Medals | Better on Draft 346 1:01:57

4M ago1:01:57

1:01:57

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Recapping the Craft Brewers Conference 2024, Rob talks about what Michigan, Indiana, and Arizona breweries won medals, and some of the fans in the chatroom pick the hosts brains about some upcoming trips to Michigan and what breweries to check out based on their flavor profile. The end we talk about music, metal, vinyl, and…

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411: Curative Options for Cider Making Problems | CiderCon 2024 1:01:51

3M ago1:01:51

1:01:51

Technical Tips for When Things Go Wrong with Cider Making This episode features two cider professionals and a cider industry consultant, which is exactly who you need a direct line to when your cider has problems. Hear from Megan Faschoway who at the time of this recording was Senior Cider Maker at Sea Cider, Kira Bassingthwaighte Head Cider Maker …

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Stumble Bum Beer Co | #MichiganBeer Series #044 1:29:43

4M ago1:29:43

1:29:43

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Better on Draft is kicking back into high gear and covering some more upcoming breweries. After last weeks episode when Ken broke down all the changes in the #MichiganBeer scene since he took a break, Stumblebum reached out and said we're getting ready to open, come see the upcoming brewery side of craft beer. Eli takes us …

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410: International Perry Panel | CiderCon 2024 1:09:26

4M ago1:09:26

1:09:26

Cider’s Best Friend is Perry Enjoy this panel discussion “Pear Necessities: International Perry recorded at CiderCon 2024. The panel was moderated by drinks writer, Adam Wells of the UK. Sitting to his right was Tom Oliver of Olivers Cider and Perry Ltd (UK), Laura Cherry of Dragon’s Head Cider (Washington State), Albert Johnson of Ross and Wye Cid…

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So What Did I Miss? | Better on Draft 345 1:00:42

4M ago1:00:42

1:00:42

CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Ken is back from his sabbatical trying to catch up on all the craft beer news including all of the openings and closings we are seeing in Michigan. The crew catches him up on some other topics as we talk about the BA Top 50 Production Breweries and why Michigan (sans Perrin) is never on that list. Join us live at our new st…

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409: Cider's Pilot Guy & Intel Girl | Olympic Bluffs, WA 1:04:05

4M ago1:04:05

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Escape to Olympic Bluffs a Dream Vacation Destination Olympic Bluffs Cidery & Lavender Farm is located on the northern coast of the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State. The farm is on a bluff that overlooks the Salish Sea, which spans the international waters between British Columbia and Washington State. The location is dreamy with views of Moun…

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Better on Draft is Back April 19th 1:02

4M ago1:02

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Rob's excited to be back on April 19th at 8:30pm Eastern on X, Twitch, YouTube, and Facebook. You can get upcoming show information at our social media sites at the links below. And watch the March Draftness Facebook Group for details about the Arctic Circle party to celebrate their victory this year. Sponsors: North Center Brewing - https://northc…

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408: Cider's Pomological Life Coach | Know Your Roots, NY 1:10:57

4M ago1:10:57

1:10:57

Mike Biltonen and his wife Debbie founded Know Your Roots in 2008 and began offering a wide array of service for backyard and commercial orchardists in 2014. Mike This conversation tool place at the Berkshire Roundtable that was founded my Micheal Phillips 34 years ago. This annual meet up of orchardist and cider makers takes place in Massachusetts…

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Better on Draft is Returning! 2:03

5M ago2:03

2:03

We've had a beak and are returning on April 19th at 8:30pm for a live recording on YouTube, Twitch, X, and Facebook at the below addresses. Podcast episodes will be released every-other week, as close to the regular schedule as we can get. Thank you for your continued support! Sponsors: North Center Brewing - https://northcenterbrewing.com/ Zetouna…

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407: Cider Log Tutorial w/Frosty Twig 1:01:56

4M ago1:01:56

1:01:56

Find this episode and all episodes at the page for Cider Chat's podcasts. A Cider Log Documents Ferments from Start to Finish Find a free downloadable Cider Log for your next ferment below! Dan Gallagher of Frosty Twig Cider, a new startup based in Canton New York, has created a form for your next batch of cider. Dan who began making cider in 2017 …

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Dyngus Day @ Eastern Market Brewing | #MichiganBeer Series #043 47:15

5M ago47:15

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CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Back in September of 2023 during an episode of Better on Draft, we learned about a celebration of Easter/Lent, Polish Heritage, and an excuse to party, called Smigus-Dyngus (Dyngus Day). With no breweries in Hamtramck we reached out to one of the closer breweries that enjoys throwing parties for special days of the year, Ea…

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406: Japan Is An Apple Country | Lee Reeve 1:00:10

5M ago1:00:10

1:00:10

Japan is not only Cherry Blossom, but also Apple Country! Lee Reeve of InCiderJapan kicks off this episode stating “Japan is Apple Country.” And he is right… because Lee has been on the podcast 3x’s and has taught listeners all about this apple country and the regions were orchards are abundant that the growing cider community. He is the Publisher …

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Malts and Brackets | Better on Draft 344 54:36

5M ago54:36

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Dan, Wendy, and Rob drink malt-based beverages (mostly) and talk about March Draftness. Sponsors: North Center Brewing - https://northcenterbrewing.com/ Zetouna Liquor - https://www.facebook.com/Zetouna-Liquor-Fine-Wine-Cigars-146021445420374/ Craftapped (Code BOD for 15% Off At Checkout) - https://craftapped.com/join-page-by-state/ Join The Michig…

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