Is 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 debate been going on for years?

To help us get to the root of this indescribable dilemma, we are featuring "A Systematic Approach to Tasting Cider" as presented by Richie Brady at CiderCon 2023, an annual trade conference hosted by the American Cider Association. This is Richie's second appearance on Cider Chat. We first heard about his research on the lexicon of cider in Episode 286: A Living Language of Cider.

Richie provides a road map, complete with historical references and present day trends that helps us sort through this indescribable mess!

Richie Brady presenting at CiderCon 2023

In this indescribable Chat

• Richie Brady's background
• Difficulties in describing taste: Language
• Proposed Systematic Approach to Tasting Cider
• Considering Cider's Lexicon

Mentions in this Chat

• @Sabatinis_Bottleshop - has a tasting room and served Domain Dupont Pommeau
• April 28th Kickoff Party - EsoTerra Ciderworks
• Fermentis - Yeast and Fermentation Solutions for Cidermakers
• Subscribe to eCiderNews

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