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The farmers of Monterey Bay California have been growing apples since the state constitution was first ratified in1849. The primary apple of the region is Newtown Pippin due partly to the demand for this apple by Martinelli's, a 4th generation family run cider and apple juice producer.
If you speak to any orchardist in the area, there is a undeniable agreement that if not for Martinelli's there would likely be no orchards in the area today.
This episode takes the listener along on my travels to the region to meet makers and plan for an up coming Totally Cider Tour" Monterey Bay. If you would like to get on the list for this tour now - do send an email to [email protected].
We begin with a song by Robbie Robertson of The Band "Christmas Must Be Tonight", sung by my cousin Jay. Then we head out on the road to meet with makers for an evening of cider and chat surrounding the upcoming cider tour.
Makers at the Cider Dinner hosted by Santa Cruz Cider Company
After the meet up on the next day, I met with John Martinelli of S. Martinelli's Cider Co. in Watsonville
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CiderCon2019 - February 4-8, 2019 - register to go today
Cider Competition February 10th - 2019 New York International Cider Competition
The 1st Annual New York International Cider Competition is Cider focused competition that is held in conjunction with the 6th Annual New York International Beer Competition. Top Trade Buyers from the New York Metro Area including Cider Bars, Retail Stores, Distributors and Importers will be judging the cider by its category and actual price. It is open to all commercially made cider from around the world. Your cider does not have to be sold and or imported into New York to be in the competition.
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The United States Association of Cider Makers (USACM) works on cider legislation, education, and cider promotion.
In this chat: CiderCon2019 with the Michelle McGrath, Executive Director of USACMFind out about Michelle McGrath featured in Wine Enthusiasts' Top 40 Under 40
Haven't registered for CiderCon2019 - go to this link: https://ciderassociation.org/cidercon2019/
Pre CiderCon fun and key speakers & educational workshops of CiderCon2019
Feb 4th Monday
Feb 5th Tuesday
Feb 6th Wednesday - Morning seminars
Wednesday Afternoon:
Lunch Speakers on Feb 7th Thursday and Feb 8th Friday
Tradeshow - Don't miss the opportunity to visit the Trade Show!
Who is going to become the next USACM Board Member?
Key Canadian Guests
CiderCon2019 still needs volunteers contact mailto:[email protected]
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060: Nicole Todd | Santa Cruz Cider Company, CA
103: Robby Honda | Tanuki Cider, CA
110: Eric & Katie | Rider Ranch Ciderworks, CA
113: Jake Mann | Five Mile Orchard, CA
Killahora Orchards of County Cork is located on the southern tip of the Emerald Isle a.k.a. Ireland and was once the center of the world butter market. Historically it is also known as the "rebel city". Today it is a thriving city with Michelin star restaurants and makers like Barry Walsh and Dave Watson of Killahora Orchards in Glounthaune.
Killahora Orchards began to be replanted in 2011.
Replanted because Killahora Orchards today, it was found, was also an orchard dating back as far as 1838. This was discovered on Ireland's OS (Ordinance Survey) Maps. As such there are wilding apple trees on the fence line linked to the Malus sylvestris (this apple tree usually has thorns).
Barn on the hill at Killahora Orchards
In 2016 Killahora entered the commercial market as Johnny Fall Down cider, but as the brand evolves they are now making Johnny Fall Down a brand of cider under the Killahora Orchards label.
There are 130 varieties of apples and 30 different pears.
Dave Watson planted the orchard. His father Tim Watson tends it. Barry Walsh is Dave's cousin. Barry is crowned the Booze Geek, while Dave is considered the Tree Geek.
Killahora Orchards Products
At the end of this chat hear Barry Walsh sing a wee bit from the Irish Folk Drinking Song "Johnny Jump Up". Learn more about its history here.
Contact Killahora Orchards
Website: http://www.killahoraorchards.ie/
Address: Killahora, Glounthaune
Cork
Telephone: 021 486 8177
eMail: [email protected]
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Lees: When should we love them and when should we leave them? And what the heck is "lees" anyways?
The main chat in this episode begins around 10 minutes in and features Curt Sherrer presenting his workshop titled "All Lees Are Not Gross" It was recorded at the 24th Annual Franklin County CiderDays.
Why rack off the lees?
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Sex(ism) in the cidery was a panel discussion moderated by, Franklin County CiderDays committee chair April Woodard on November 3, 2018.
The goal was to take the larger context from the MeToo Movement to the cidery community. The aim is to create an egalitarian, inclusive cider community and beyond. These industry leaders shared personal stories and provided actionable steps to thwart sexism.
In order of who speaks on the panel
Emily Ritchie - Executive Director of the Northwest Cider Association
Pat Knittel Wrangletown Cider, Humbolt, California
Jana Daisy-Ensign cofounder of Pomme Boots Society & National Sales & Apple Ambassador at Finnriver Farm & Cidery
Ellen Cavalli - Titled Shed Ciderworks, Sonoma Ciderworks
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Matt Oskamp and Amelia Campbell started Apple Falls Cider Company in 2017. The cider house is situated alongside the farm store at Campbell Orchards located in Prince Edward County, Ontario. Campbell Orchards is owned by Amelia's parents Colin and Dianne Campbell.
When Colin's father died due to a plane crash, he took on the orchard that was started by his father. That was back in the late seventies when Colin was just in college. Today the orchard and farm stand is a testament of love and perseverance. There is a cider garden outdoors from the tasting room with ample seating at picnic tables. This is a family friendly scene where you can also stop and pick up a pie or meats on your way home from work.
Listen to their story and the future of Apple Falls Cider Company.
1937 Orchard tractor - called Cockshutt . Notice the fenders built so that the wheels won't hurt the trees.
Contact Apple Falls Cider Company
Website: https://www.applefallscider.ca/
Telephone: 613 242-8433
eMail: [email protected]
Address: 1633 County Rd 3, Carrying Place, Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada
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In this episode author of "The New Cider Makers Handbook" Claude Jolicoeur presents an overview of his trip to Kazakhstan in August of 2017.
This presentation was recorded at the 24th Annual Franklin County CiderDays on November 3, 2018.
Claude had a power point of slides from this trip, but do note that his descriptions fill in the void of not being able to see the photos.
We begin in the Tian Shan Mountains of Kazakhstan.
Locations:
Claude states that one of the main reason he was there was to see the Largest Apple in the World. This tree's diameter is over 1 meter (3 feet).
This trip was design to both be a study of the areas apples and to create a documentary film
Also on this trip was
Take Aways from this presentation
Coming out in 2019 is the documentary film of this trip. Stay tuned.
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Have on hand:
That is the basics, but in truth there is more to consider before you start publicizing your Cidermaking workshop.
When Matthew Somerville reached out to me in September 2018 to speak with me on a cidermaking course he was setting up in his area of Ontario (Port Perry), I gladly jumped at the chance to have a chat.
The Skype call " data-medium-file= "https://i0.wp.com/ciderchat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Matthew-Ria.jpg?fit=300%2C221&ssl=1" data-large-file= "https://i0.wp.com/ciderchat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Matthew-Ria.jpg?fit=840%2C619&ssl=1" /> The Skype callThis episode features that conversation as we discuss all the particulars of setting up a cidermaking course for non professionals.
Matthew Somerville and Andy Paul own Two Blokes Cider in Port Perry and Toronto, Canada. Port Perry is a 1 hour drive from Toronto
They are newly licensed in 2019. To prep for that moment they planted 2000 apples trees – cider varieties- in 2015 on a family farm.
What follows below is an overview of tips from our conversation.
The goal of Cidermaking 101The goal: Make cider making as simple and attainable as possible.
Basics of what to have on hand
Options on set up
– Ria's favorite way to go – don't worry about the ph and don't worry that the cider is cool. It won't be absolutely perfect but that is the beauty of cider. Use the fresh pressed juice on hand, plop in the yeast and spend a bit of time on primary fermentation and the first initial racking.
Yeast:
Be prepared post the workshop for incoming emails as the new cidermakers go home and begin wondering if what they are doing is right.
Final Goal: Have people wanting to keep coming back to cider.
Matthew's inspirational read for cider making Craft Cider: How to Turn Apples into Alcohol.
Main tips to glean from this chat
Nigel and Natasa O'Connor of Militsa Apple Cider
www.militsa-cider.com
Apples used for cider in Cat Militsa Apple Cider:
Dave Carr makes cider using wild yeast and oak barrels (primarily). Raging Cider and Mead is based in San Marcos, California, which is about 15 minutes in land from Oceanside and based in San Diego County, California.
Dave Carr
Raging is an urban cidery with an orchard based twist, which means Dave is bringing apples from the mountain region to the east and pressing it on site at the San Marcos location.
What can you expect from apples that are dry farmed? Read: no irrigation, hot weather, dry climate.
Raging Cider in short
What to expect at the Tasting Room
Contact Raging Cider and Mead
Website: www.ragingcidermead.com/
Telephone: 760-801-8711
Address: 177 Newport Dr suite b, San Marcos, CA 92069
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In this episode 150 The Nose visits the Cider House Recording studio and helps Ria look at "What is possible" in the coming year.
With now a 150 episodes there is a lot to review and reminiscence after meeting so many wonderful people all around Ciderville.
Please share a big tip of the glass to commercial makers and businesses that support the Cider Chat #ciderGoingUP Campaign. If not for their support, this podcast would not be able to keep it going forward.
Here are the current members of the ciderGoingUP Campaign!
Find out what goals Ria is setting for the coming year with the Totally Cider Tours and The Talking Pommes.
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New England Cider Tour : November 1st
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