Latest Barrelaging Podcast Episodes
385: Cider's Ki | Bravery, Wisdom, Love & Friendship
Cider Chat - November 01, 2023 07:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 79 ratingsWho knew that Ki , as it is related to the Japanese martial art Aikido, would make into a Cider Chat! It all began when four words "Bravey, Wisdom, Love and Friendship" were spoken at New York Apple Camp in the summer of 2023. Apple Historian, author and well known apple dectective John Bunker w...
384: Beginner Cider-Making Tips for Primary Fermentation
Cider Chat - October 25, 2023 07:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 79 ratingsThe process where fresh pressed apple juice is transformed into a delightful alcoholic beverage (cider) happens during primary fermentation. Before we get into the steps here is a list of Equipment and Ingredients you will need for this stage of cidermaking. Fresh apple juice or cider (unpreser...
383: The Medlar Specialist & Her Delicious Medlar Book
Cider Chat - October 18, 2023 15:26 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 79 ratingsMeet the Medlar Specialist Jane Steward, is the world’s premier Medlar Specialist. She is both a Grower and Producer of medlar preserves at Eastgate Larder, based in the UK, and the Author of the first ever book featuring Medlars called, “Medlars: Growing & Cooking Jane Steward picking Medl...
382: Beginner Tips for Squeaky Clean Cider Equipment
Cider Chat - October 11, 2023 07:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 79 ratingsDive into cider making essentials. Learn the importance of pristine equipment and elevate your cider's quality. Ideal for beginners starting their journey. Tip #1: Understanding the Importance of Sanitation Sanitation is critical to cider making, because apple juice creates an environment wher...
381: DIY Cider Making for Beginners
Cider Chat - October 04, 2023 07:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 79 ratingsCider Making at home is a Perfect DIY Cider Making is fun! If you are a cider fan who would like to try to make cider at home without breaking the bank, this episode is the perfect DIY project to start your journey. New to Cider Making? Start Here! In this episode: Simple steps to DIY cide...
380: The Legacy of the Downing Brothers: Architects of Nature
Cider Chat - September 27, 2023 07:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 79 ratingsThe Architectural and Horticultural Endeavors of the Downing Brothers In the realm of landscape design and horticulture, few names are as revered as those of Andrew Jackson Downing and his brother, Charles Downing. Through their combined efforts, they have left a lasting imprint on the field, ...
379: The Intricacies of Cider Co-ferments
Cider Chat - September 20, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 79 ratingsDelve deep into the realm of cider co-ferments Enjoy this special talk with a tasting of select co-ferments from New York Apple Camp 2023. Hear the discussion on techniques, flavors, and challenges. This talk was hosted by: Dan Pucci, author of "American Cider: A Modern Guide to a Historic Be...
378: The Inner Realm of the Ice Cider Queen | Eden, VT
Cider Chat - September 06, 2023 07:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 79 ratingsNothing Sharp about the "Ice Cider Queen" Eleanor Léger is affectionately dubbed the Ice Cider Queen by many followers, most notably this podcast. She founded Eden Specialty Cider in 2007, the year of the first harvest of apples for producing Ice Cider at Eden. The act of freezing apple juic...
377: Fable Farm Fermentory's Co-Evolution of Humanity & Apples | VT
Cider Chat - August 23, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 79 ratingsFable Farm Fermentory's Co-Evolution of Humanity & Apples The Apple Calls Us In | Fable Farm, VT started 15 years ago... In this episode hear how brother's Jon and Christopher Piana found their way to Fable Farm and how you can get there and enjoy the bounty too! Jon and Chris Piana Hear...
376: Orchard & Cider Variety Research at WHNO | Vermont
Cider Chat - August 09, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 79 ratingsWalden Heights Nursery & Orchard (WHNO) was created in 1997 This 22 acre farm with 8 acres of orchards on a hillside outside of Hardwick, Vermont in the town of Walden was founded by Todd Parlo and Lori Augustyniak. It is a sustainably managed and certified organic fruit orchard and nursery. I...
375: Cider’s Low Carbon Footprint | Wildbranch Cider, Vermont
Cider Chat - July 26, 2023 07:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 79 ratingsCedar Hannan began selling his ciders branded as “Wildbranch” in 2020. He both forages apples and has a small orchard planted that he planted four years ago on his farm based in Craftsbury, Vermont. The ciders are both wild ferments and occasionally have cultured yeasts too. He sells locally...
374: Bonus Episode! CCLive | NY Apple Camp News!
Cider Chat - July 19, 2023 07:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 79 ratingsBonus Cider Chat Live on NY Apple Camp July 28th - 30th at the Ashokan Center in the Hudson River Valley (on the west side of river) is the first ever NY Apple Camp! Elizabeth Ryan of Stone Ridge Orchard who is producing this event catches us up on the scheduled events and talks. Special...
373: Orchard Tips for Cold Climates
Cider Chat - July 12, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 79 ratingsOrchardist Ben Applegate on cold climate orchard care Ben is the Orchard Manager at Eden Specialty Cider based in northern Vermont and shares his insight on cold climate apple varieties and orchard tips. This chat took place at Eden's orchards based in what is known as the Northeast Kingdom of...
372: The Science Behind Spontaneous Fermentation
Cider Chat - June 28, 2023 07:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 79 ratingsCider and Spontaneous Fermentation The wild "ambient" yeast found on apples, in the air, on cider presses can all contribute to a spontaneous fermentation within the cider must, which is the juice that has been freshly pressed from a fruit such as apples or grapes and is fermenting. In this ep...
371: Save Your Back! Mechanical Harvesting of Apples
Cider Chat - June 14, 2023 07:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 79 ratingsSmall, Medium and Large Scale options for Mechanical Harvesting of Apples Cornell University Associate Professor of Horticulture Gregory Peck Ph.D and Angry Orchard Head Cidermaker Joe Gaynor provide an in depth study of mechanical tools for orchards of all sizes. The presentation took place ...
370: Innovative Ciders of Domaine Marois | France
Cider Chat - May 31, 2023 07:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 79 ratingsAntoine Marois is Tantalizing the Taste Buds of Cider Fans On a sloping hill on the east side of the picturesque village of Cambremer sits Domaine Marois. The lead up to the home is formidable with a long drive that leads to the barrel room and production facility for the Domaine. Behind the h...
369: Baba Yaga & Holistic Orchards | NC
Cider Chat - May 17, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 79 ratingsDiscover Kordick Family Farm and Baba Yaga Hear from Dorsey and daughter Brittany, the mother and daughter team at Korkdick Family Farm with Baba Yaga as their guide. Dorsey is a long time apple fan and even attended Peter Mitchell's cidermaking courses in the UK early on making her one of the...
368: Who named this apple Northern Spy?
Cider Chat - May 10, 2023 07:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 79 ratingsSpy Novels Step Aside for an Apple of a Tale The Northern Spy is a delightful apple used both for baking and cidermaking! At one time it was a major export commodity due to its lack of bruising when packed in barrels. As far as apples go it is a winner for so many reasons, yet no one knows why...
367: Get Out of Jail Free Card w/Cider
Cider Chat - May 03, 2023 07:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 79 ratingsWeed, to Jail, and Freed by Cider There are so many title options for this episode, that all center around time spent in jail for one burgeoning cidermaker. "Busted Weed Grower Saved by Cider", was one that almost made the cut. But this podcaster wanted to find something uplifting for Sean Mc...
366: Acclaimed Cider w/Minimal Intervention Tom Oliver
Cider Chat - April 26, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 79 ratingsNot only is the cider acclaimed, so too is the Maker Tom Oliver is just as acclaimed as his cider which makes Oliver's Cider and Perry Co. a global hit on two fronts. He is affable, engaging and knows his way around social media likely due to his work with the Scottish Rock Rock Band, The Proc...
365: A Fantastical Indescribable Drink | Cider
Cider Chat - April 19, 2023 07:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 79 ratingsIs Cider Truly Indescribable? There isn't one definitive language or lexicon for cider, which adds to its indescribable mystique. The ongoing debate around what cider is or isn't or should be doesn't help. It certainly feels like a present day problem defining cider, but is it? Or has this deb...
364: If the Mandalorian Tended Orchards
Cider Chat - April 12, 2023 07:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 79 ratingsThe Way of the Orchards Colin Scott has spent his life in orchards, learning how to tended them with his parents, Edward and Janice as role models. This episode is a testament of what it looks like to embody a craft as part of your way of life. Colin like many orchardist may not be a Mandalor...
363: Exploring Cider Using 33 Books Flavor Wheel
Cider Chat - April 05, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 79 ratingsThe Founder behind 33 Books Company Dave Selden created 33 Books to help all of us track our favorite and not so favorite beverages! He is a graphic designer by trade, but soon found himself making tasting note books as a hobby which soon became a full time print business. The design of the no...
362: The Lost Boy Cider Journey | Virginia
Cider Chat - March 29, 2023 07:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 79 ratingsTristan Wright the Lost Boy who Cider Found [ Tristan Wright on the French Cider Tour Tristan and Katie Wright are the owners of Lost Boy Cider, and now also the Lost Girl Wine brand, based in Alexandria, Virginia. Discover the journey of Tristan, a reluctant banker that developed a gluten ...
361: Is Sulfur Dioxide Necessary for Making Cider | CiderCon 2023
Cider Chat - March 22, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 79 ratingsIs Sulfur dioxide (SO2) a natural part of Fermentation? In this episode pre-recorded at CiderCon 2023, you'll get to hear from cider makers who will share their knowledge and expertise on the topic of sulfur dioxide cider. Plus, you'll learn about the safety and health implications of adding ...
360: Taproom and Hospitality Tips | CiderCon 2023
Cider Chat - March 15, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 79 ratingsEverything in the taproom should be adjustable This Taproom Tips workshop was presented at CiderCon 2023 by Katie Black and Megan MacLean and it is packed with info! In this episode A four prong approach to brand identity How to respond to taproom reviews 3 key factors when building c...
359: Vala's Cider for their 300,000 Annual Visitors | Nebraska
Cider Chat - March 08, 2023 08:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 79 ratingsThe Vala Family's Business Model Tim Vala had a vision over 39 years ago to build a destination for family fun. It started with a Upick strawberry patch that grew into a pumpking patch, orchard. It then evolved into kid friendly rides and food stands. Vala's Pumpking Patch and Orchard is locat...
358: Apple History, Terroir and Cider of New York | CiderCon 2023
Cider Chat - March 01, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 79 ratingsNewtown Pippin, Northern Spy and Esopus Spitzenberg apples and cider in New York A pre-recorded seminar from CiderCon 2023 with 3 influential panelist based in New York. [caption id="attachment_8097" align="aligncenter" width="200"] (l to r) Greg, Elizabeth, Ian, Ria[/caption] Hear from: ...
357: Purchase Cider Online | Press Then Press
Cider Chat - February 22, 2023 08:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 79 ratingsMeet the Storie and Erik of Press Then Press Storie Madrid first connected with Ria at Cider Chat via Twitter. In this niche market it is easy to get close to people of similar interests and passions. Storie has recently found out that she was gluten intolerant and was jumping down into the ci...
356: Holistic Fruit Growers Roundtable | Maine Apple Camp
Cider Chat - February 15, 2023 08:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 79 ratingsDiscover Holistic Growing Practices Enjoy this roundtable discussion moderated by Glen Koehler with 4 holistic practitioners. This roundtable was recorded at Maine Apple Camp 2022. Holistic Panelist Eric Shatt - Redbyrd Cider Biodynamic Orchard in New York Kevin Clark - Rose Hill Farm, New...
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