By: Darlene Hayes
Apple Tales with Darlene Hayes The modern cider enthusiast tends to think of England when the subject of famous apples for cider comes up, but the United States has had…
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Tips & Tricks for Home Cidermaking, PART 2
Selecting a Yeast Strain That is Right for You As mentioned in Part 1 of this series, juice clarity, yeast selection and nutrient additions are key to avoiding problematic stinky…
9 Ciders to Sip and Support Love For All
When June hits, it’s time to support and celebrate. June is Pride Month, celebrating the LGBTQ+ community. And while it may have initially began as a way to honor the…
7 Spots to Cool Down With Super Sippable Cider Slushies
The sun is beating down on a hot summer afternoon. What should you reach for? A cider slushie! Cider slushies have boomed in popularity in recent years, and more and…
8 Refreshing Raspberry Ciders for Warm Weather Sippin’
Fruited ciders are definitely on the rise, and when the warm weather season hits, it’s all about summer berries. Given the creativity in the cider industry, the options for berry…
Ashmead’s Kernel: From unknown origins to an apple of great distinction
Some stories don’t come that easily, and the Ashmead’s Kernel story turned out to be one of them. Though it has been much loved for a couple hundred years at…
Cidermakers and Stewards of Land
Making great cider certainly has everything to do with how you treat the fruit and how you treat the juice. But Champlain Orchards, located in Vermont, takes it one step…
Northwest Cider Club Delivers ‘Elevated’ Offerings
There’s nothing but sunshine on our minds. We’re pretty stoked about sun-drenched adventures in the days ahead, and all the spritzy, delicious cider we’ll drink while doing so. While there’s…
Part 1: Juice Clarity – How to Keep Apples from Turning to Eggs
Sam Keirsey is both an assistant winemaker and head cidermaker at Lake Chelan–based Karma Vineyards. A graduate of Washington State University’s enology program, Keirsey was asked to establish and launch…
4 Questions with Scott Jamison of Ship’s Wheel Cider
South Carolina isn’t exactly known for cider, but Ship’s Wheel Cider is working to change that. From its start in 2017, the family-run cidery has been working to source the…