Best Hardcider Podcasts (2024)

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

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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

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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

9d ago1:10:57

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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

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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

16d ago1:01:56

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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

16d 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

23d ago1:00:10

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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

26d 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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405: Fruit, Flowers, & Feeling | Revel Cider, Ontario 1:07:08

30d ago1:07:08

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Tariq Ahmed on the Founding and Fermentation Styles at Revel Revel Cider was founded in 2014 and is located in Ontario a little over one hour west of Niagara Falls. Hear Tariq tell how he both got into fermentation, how Revel embraces foraging local resources for ferments, surviving the pandemic and how to get his cider! Tariq Ahmed In this Cider C…

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Travel Tips | Better on Draft 343 54:39

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Dan, Wendy, and Rob share some of their tips for when you're on a beer adventure or in a strange city and wanting some beery excitement. 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://c…

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404: Uk's Ross Cider & Perry is Lit! 1:02:23

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Featuring Albert Johnson of Ross Cider and Perry Company Ross Cider and Perry is a family owned business located in the West Country of the United Kingdom in the region of Heredfordshire. The Johnson family have been farming this land now with 45 acres of bush orchards and another 10 acres of standard trees and perry pears. The apple trees were pla…

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Beer Fests | Better on Draft 342 1:24:46

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March Draftness 2024 is happening now and the website/socials are still going, we are on a reduced schedule for the next few months! 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://craft…

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403: Botanist and Barrel Eclectic Ferments | NC 58:33

1M ago58:33

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Meet one half of the family team at Botanist and Barrel Botanist and Barrel is a family owned and operated cidery. Kether Smith and brother Lyndon and their respective spouses Derick McGuffey and Amie Fields make the magic happen at this eclectic cidery. They began selling cider commercially in 2017 and they all enjoy making cider. Lyndon Smith and…

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402: Michigan's Simply, Spectacular PIF Cider 1:03:59

2M ago1:03:59

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Meet the Founders of Presque Isle Farm Cider a.k.a PIF Molly and Dion Stepanski are the founders of of PIF Cider with an inviting Tasting Room located in Alpena, Michigan. They met in New Orleans where Dion was working as a Jazz muscian and Molly in a store. In 2014 they move to farm vegetables at Dion’s family farm in Posen, MI. There they planted…

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While Ken's Away ... | Better on Draft 341 1:30:08

2M ago1:30:08

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CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: While Ken is away taking a much-deserved break Dan, Wendy, and Rob talk about some beer adventures they've been on, adventures they'd like to go on, and things they see in other locations they'd like to see back home. Our intrepid trio will try to get onto a regular, if limited schedule! March Draftness 2024 is still happen…

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401: Celebrity Chef Brian Duffy Cider Pairing Tips 1:03:13

2M ago1:03:13

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Chef Duffy Talks Cooking with Cider Chef Brian Duffy is one of the culinary’s industry’s most dynamic and innovative personalities. Chef Brian Duffy With a career that spans decades, He has been captivating audiences with his infectious passion for food and his unique approach to the culinary arts. He is well known for his appearances on the tv and…

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400: To Ciderville With Love 44:05

2M ago44:05

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A Special Valentine to Ciderville with Love This episode is a special valentine to Ciderville with a little bit of help from the Talking Pommes and an eventful appearance by The Nose! We are in the Cider House reviewing the last year and have written a special card to everyone out there in your special spot in Ciderville. In this episode we say goo…

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399: Sweden Embraces Non Alcoholic Ciders at Pomologik 58:35

2M ago58:35

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The Low ABV Cider Revolution in Sweden In Strängnäs Sweden, circa 2017, Johan Sjöstedt, Oskar Palm, and Patrik Svensk began selling ciders commercially under their brand Pomologik. They didn’t set out to make low alcohol cider nor even non alcoholic cider when they started, but a lot can change in a few short years. Johan In this Cider Chat John Sj…

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398: Cider in Florida? Visit Green Bench Brewing, Mead & Cider 1:04:26

3M ago1:04:26

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Saint Peterburg on Florida’s West Coast Welcomes Green Bench Green Bench can boast being a microbrewery, meadery, and cidery in a region where palm trees rule! Despite that small inconvenience of no apples trees to speak of growing in Florida, maker Brian Wing has been rolling out the cider barrels since 2015. Green Bench itself has been producing …

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397: Nature Evolves in the Glass | Wildcraft Cider Works, OR 1:17:50

3M ago1:17:50

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Fermentations Run without Fear at Wildcraft Sean Kelly founded Wildcraft Cider Works in 2014. His journey to cider making began in 2008. It follows his botanicals passion, quest for tree resources & conservation, in concert with travels to Latin America where he learned how to ferment. He honors the preservation and the medicinal value of the plant…

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How Many Beers Per Mile Do You Get? | Better on Draft 338 1:30:09

3M ago1:30:09

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CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Dan misses the first episode of the year as the crew talks about pressing questions like how fast can you run a beer mile, what beer would you drink, and more. Check out this weeks laid back episode with Rob, Wendy, and Ken. Sponsors: North Center Brewing - https://northcenterbrewing.com/ Zetouna Liquor - https://www.facebo…

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Time to Take a Break | Better on Draft 340 1:22:15

3M ago1:22:15

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CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: After 405 weekly episodes it's time for the crew to take a break! While the show is on hiatus there is well over 405 episodes of Better on Draft including half episodes, news episodes, and more to check out. So the crew talks about burnout in the industry, Ken sticks by his anti-beer flight guns, and we sign off with a big …

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Traders Brewing Company | Better on Draft 339 59:46

3M ago59:46

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CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: Bart of Traders Brewing Company joins us to talk about the brewing industry in Indiana, what troubles he had during the COVID years, and what the future will hold for his brand. We talk about his wide variety of beer styles and what he thinks craft beer will be like in the next ten years. Sponsors: North Center Brewing - ht…

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396: PDX Audio Clips | CiderCon 2024 41:08

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Pre-conference PDX Audio Clips This Cider Chat Live features clips from CiderCon 2024 which took place in Portland, Oregon. What was particularly unique about this year was the ice storm that took place. Pictured below is a car driven from the border of Oregon and California to PDX. It is incased in ice and is a testament of just how ferocious the …

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395: PDX Tips for CiderCon 2024 50:32

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Bookmark this episode for loads of Portland Oregon a.k.a. PDX Tips Oregon Cider Week and CiderCon 2024 are all converging in PDX and this episodes has all the tips you need arrive and hit the ground running. Portland resident Sean Connolly, who is also known as Cider Experience on Instragram and Facebook has delivered big time with tons of tips and…

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394: Cider Notes Heading Into 2024 41:54

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It’s time to make your Cider Notes for 2024 The list of cider notes can be quiet long, but in this episode we are going to make it doable and easy for you. In this Cider Chat on Cider Notes The Talking Pommes encourage Ria to slow down Sign up for the last cider tour heading out at CiderCon 2024 French Cider Tour reservations Wassails January 5th a…

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Craft Beer News (12/29/23) – Destination Breweries & Whales 55:49

4M ago55:49

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CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE! This episode of the news Dan wants us to chat about chasing beers and what we may want to chase in 2024, Rob talks about a new brewery in Chicago and Wendy talks about what happens when the roof literally caves in on a brewery and how they're going to address it. Wendy's Article - Astoria Riverwalk rerouted after fu…

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This Episode is Perfect: 4/5 Stars | Better on Draft 337 58:44

4M ago58:44

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CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: We end this years show with a discussion on beer journaling, the importance social media presently has on craft beer, and what we can expect in the coming years with our predictions including Ken's bold prediction that 2024 will be the first year more breweries close than open. Disagree? Join us live at 7:15pm ET every Frid…

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393: How to Wassail & Drink Hail 45:16

4M ago45:16

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What does Wassail & Drink Hail mean? In this episode learn about meaning behind Wassail and Drink Hail from the Butler himself, Al Sax. A Wassail is a celebration of the orchards, most typically apple orchards to honor the natural world and pay tribute with hopes of an abundant fruiting season moving forward. A Wassail is also a cheer When you hear…

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Craft Beer News (12/22/23) – THC Drinks & Top Michigan Beers 54:12

4M ago54:12

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CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE! Dan updates us on Snoop Doggs new beverage line while Rob talks about 'open carry' alcohol laws starting to begin in other states. The show ends with Wendy going over some of her favorite beers of the year as we cover with the Detroit Free Press mentioned as their favorites. Wendy's Article - Here are the top 12 Mic…

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What's Your Beer Traditions | Better on Draft 336 58:51

4M ago58:51

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CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: As the year continues to wind down, Ken, Rob, Dan, and Wendy all talk about holiday traditions, traditions around beer and more. The conversation gets into movie content and what they do and don't like in the realm of horror. The show ends talking about some of their favorite movies and games they've played this year. Spons…

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392: Bent Ladder Estate Ciders & Wine | Ohio 58:58

4M ago58:58

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The Vodraska Brothers Chris & Matt of Bent Ladder In the midst of a rich farming legacy emerged Bent Ladder Cider and Wine, based in Doylestown Ohio. Chris and younger brother Matt Vodraska are following in their father Dale’s footsteps. Chris is the orchardist and viticulturist and Matt is the cidermaker. The farm is the story. Chris Vodraska Dati…

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Am I The Alehole? | Better on Draft 335 1:14:46

4M ago1:14:46

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CRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: As we wind down towards the end of the year, Rob, Dan, and Ken talk go over some AITA from Reddit including a deep dive into tipping culture, respect for your roommates stuff, and we talk about some of our most/least favorite let downs in TV shows, Movies, or Concerts. You can join us live at 7:15pm ET every Friday evening!…

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391: Test Winters & Climate w/Saint Lawrence Nurseries (NY) Founder 46:45

4M ago46:45

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Saint Lawrence Nurseries is a specialized tree nursery in New York state, renowned for its expertise in cold-hardy fruit and nut trees with a committment to sustainable and organic practices. The nursery, which was originally founded in the 1920s by Fred L. Ashworth of Heuvelton, NY, was initially more of a hobby and experimental station for Ashwor…

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Craft Beer News (12/08/23) – Isn't 0% White Claw Just Seltzer? 47:22

4M ago47:22

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CRAFT BEER PODCAST NEWS EPISODE! We don't know what timeline that we are in but White Claw has some explaining to do trying to sell us regular seltzer as '0% White Claws'. We also talk about Christmas food flavored beer, Brewbound's rising stars, and do we take home beer as much as we used to? All that and more in this weeks episode of the craft be…

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