Poverty Lane Orchards has been growing tannic apples longer than any modern, commercial orchard. Described as a "21st-century apple farm with a 19th-century variety mix," Poverty Lane has been...
Cider and cyder: are both spellings correct? The short answer is yes. Etymology, the development of language, has a unique history in America. English is particularly unique, as unlike France’s...
"I think tannins define what real cider is, what cider should and can be," says Nancy Bishop, co-founder and cidermaker of Alpenfire Cider in Port Townsend, Washington. Tannins, as discussed last...
Let’s get down to basics. Tannin is a naturally occurring polyphenol found in much of plant life, including fruit. In wine grapes, tannin is most often found in the skins (along with stems and...
As the old adage goes, sharing is caring, thus drinking is giving. Spread holiday cheer this year with cider as your vessel of jubilance in these gifts for the cider and beverage lover in each of...
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 quaffable cider too....