By: Emily Hutto
With greater interest in cider comes natural inquiry about how to make the stuff yourself. It’s not surprising that the number of home cidermakers is growing along with the number…
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Cider 101
The Meaning of Farmhouse Cider
The word “farmhouse” is ubiquitous in today’s cider industry, and many cidermakers would argue that it’s overused, even bastardized. The term’s origin stems from traditional cidermaking days when cider was…
Fast Facts: Crab Apples
In the cider world, Malus pumila — the common apple — reigns supreme, but crab apples, the North American counterpart, is finally receiving attention for its ability to make a…
The Guilty Pleasures of Cider and Junk Food
Rest your cast iron skillet and put away the truffle salt – pairing with cider does not have to include your grandparent’s wedding china or cuff-links. This no-frills, unpretentious cider…
Sweet Tooth: Pommeau-style Sippers
Traditionally from the north of France, pommeaus are aged in oak barrels and combine apple brandy with apple juice to create a bright, refreshing sipper that pairs excellently with dessert…
Pear Paradise: 9 Perrys to Lap Up
Get to know perry: the fermented beverage of pear juice. Often confused with pear cider (cider with pear juice added), perry is anything but that. Traditionally, perry is crafted from…
Craft Beer is the Lens
The cider gospel according to Nat West, owner and cidermaker of Portland, Oregon’s Reverend Nat’s Hard Cider. The best, most widely-consumed and successful cider brands in the market now, and…
Translating the CIDER Act Language
Just hours before the 2017 New Year begins, cider producers will be celebrating their newest victory in the history of cidermaking. For years, cider production has faced limitations—high taxes, low…
The Nitty-Gritty of Graffs
The craft cider industry may have started burgeoning after the craft beer renaissance, but that doesn’t mean it needs to play second fiddle. The kinship is natural—they love their new…
Besides the Cider: Take Note of Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar, the by-product of hard cider, is a quality product in its own right. By Sophia Lizardi Where there are apples, there’s apple cider, and with apple cider…