Fermented Adventure The Podcast

This episode features ⁠⁠Jasmine Mason and Ashley Johnson of ⁠The Cider Jawns.

Jasmine and Ashley met while attending St. Joseph's University. They started a social media page after attending Pour the Core at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. This cider event left an impression on them. Jasmine and Ashley determined that the cider space was not serving or appealing to people of color. The next step led to home brewing their own cider. Their social media presence features ciders that they're drinking and enjoying. They host events and attend events in the cider community. They are influencers who are introducing a new community to the wonderful world of cider and the cider culture. We enjoyed out refreshing and entertaining conversation. Don't sleep on The Cider Jawns. They are two ladies on a mission to leave an indelible mark on the world.

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Highlights From our Conversation:

St. Joseph's University

Pour the Core

Hale & True

CiderCon 2023

Eleanor Leger

Eden Ciders

Philly Cider Week

American Cider Association

Ploughman Cider

This episode features Brandon Green of ⁠⁠⁠Stockyard Cider ⁠.

Brandon began his journey making beer and apple wine right in his closet, under the steps, in West Philly. Brandon loves bubbles. He ventured into bottle conditioning and making his own cider. Like most it was a hobby. Career changes brought about a pivot for Brandon and his family. He moved the whole operation from Chicago back to Philly where he joined the amazing chefs and owners of Stockyard Sandwich Co. The ciders that Brandon produces are full of depth, flavor and character. Open up one of their special bottles, grab a sandwich and enjoy life.

1541 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA - 215-977-YARD- www.StockyardPhilly.com - ⁠⁠⁠Instagram

Highlights From our Discussion:

Cidercon

Ploughman Cider

Eden Ciders

Cork Philadelphia

The Sidecar Bar and Grille

Cudia Cocktail Consulting

Green Meadow Farm

Fruit Stripes Gum

Spring House Spirits

Bluecoat Gin

This episode features ⁠Michelle Cudia of Cudia Cocktail Consulting⁠.

Michelle started working at Tria Taproom as a bar manager. They were looking to extend their draft cocktail program. At the time she didn't have any experience with craft cocktails. She set out to write the whole plan for the bar. She was able to spread her "cocktail nerdiness" to events and the public. In 2019 Michelle launched Cudia Cocktail Consulting as an official business. She works with weddings, birthday parties, bachelor and bachelorette parties. Just about anything that you can imagine that could enjoy sensational, one of a kind, cocktails that create a memorable event. She's always ready for discussion of cocktails and helping businesses take their program to the next level. Cocktails are meant to be celebratory!

www.CudiaCocktails.com - Instagram

Highlights From our Conversation:

Josh Douglas

Widows Peak Distilling Company

Ranstead Room

Tria Philly

The Franklin Mortgage & Investment Company

Philadelphia Distilling

Canyon Shayer

Tiffanie Barriere

Main Line Center for Bartending

The Black Squirrel Pub and Haunt

⁠Bees Knees Cocktail⁠

K'FAR Philadelphia

This episode features ⁠⁠⁠Megan Farley of ⁠⁠⁠Winterset Cidery ⁠.

Nick and Niña Williams came as customers. They fell in love with the orchard and thought that it was serendipitous that a Williams Pride apple tree resided there. They set out on their journey and purchased the Cidery in 2019 with no cider making experience. Meghan joined the cidery in April of 2022. She entered with winemaking background. For Meghan, she sees so many possibilities with cider. It's an up and coming industry and she is excited to be a part of it. The orchard sits on 6 acres and produces 30 different apple varietals. They source all of the juice to create their unique ciders that explode with flavor and character. You will want to pick up all of their expressions and enjoy what this little cidery in the heartland of America has to offer.

1638 US-169, Winterset, IA 50273 - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠(515) 493-9756 - www.Wintersetcidery.com - ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠

Highlights from our Discussion:

Iowa

Cidercon

Mike Rowe

American Cider Association

Eden Cider

This episode features ⁠⁠Eleanor Leger of ⁠⁠Eden Ciders ⁠.

It was December 2006 when Eleanor and Albert went to Montreal. They tasted ice cider for the first time. Their reaction was that it was amazing. They thought that they could procduce this ice cider in Vermont. The made their first batch in their basement. Six years after making it and selling to to local restaurants they began to explore what has become Eden Cider. In the beginning cider wasn't a thing in the United States. It was considered more of a desert wine. They discovered different apple varietals to make a wider array of ciders. Eleanor and Albert have come a long way from their infancy. Today they produce unique, well crafted ciders that are layered in flavor, depth and character. So, why not cider? Pick up a bottle or can and taste for yourself.

150 Main St, Newport, VT 05855 - ⁠⁠⁠⁠ (802) 334-4241⁠ - www.EdenCiders.com - ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠

Highlights from our Discussion:

Vermont

American Cider Association

Vermont Cider Association

Windfall Orchard

Yates Family Orchard

Poverty Lane Orchards

Cidercon

Scott Farm Orchards

Aaron Burr Cidery

Dibruno Bros.

31st & Wharton

Peter Bresnahan

Peter Mitchell - Cornell

This episode features ⁠Becky Harris⁠ of ⁠Catoctin Creek Distilling Company ⁠.

Becky and Scott founded Catoctin Creek in 2009. At the time there were about 200 distilleries in the United Sates and 6 in Virginia. They began with a vision of making rye whiskey which was "the whiskey" up until prohibition in the Mid-Atlantic States. At Cotoctin they use batch pot still distillation. This is the key to deriving the most flavor from the rye grain. In the beginning it was difficult to get farmers to take a chance on this little craft distillery. Today those farmers are glad that they did. Catoctin produces some of the finest rye whiskey's. Combine that with the delicious cocktails in the tasting room and you have a recipe for continued growth and success. We enjoyed our fascinating conversation about history, the spirits industry and Catoctin Creek Distilling.  

120 W Main St, Purcellville, VA 20132 - ⁠(540) 751-8404 - www.CatoctinCreekDistilling.com - ⁠Facebook⁠

Highlights from our discussion:

Every Home a Distillery

American Craft Spirit Association

Mt. Defiance Distillery

Jack Rose Dining Saloon

MGP

Sagamore Spirit

New Riff Distilling

Eight Oaks Farm Distillery

Gwar

Leopold Brothers

Diageo Brands

George Dickel

Bulleit Bourbon

Du Nord Social Spirits

Distilled Spirits Council

Purcellville, VA

This episode features Miika Lipiäinen of Kyrö Distillery Company.

5 Friends in a sauna were passing around a bottle of U.S. Rye Whiskey.  They started to ask themselves... "Why isn't anybody making whiskey out of Rye in Finland?"  The idea stuck and they began reaching out to those in the distilling industry to help and to determine if this was a viable concept.  Two and a half years later found them opening Kyrö Distillery Company. Today they see themselves as pioneers in the rye whisky space.  Since opening they have won the best gin for a gin & tonic at the International Wine and Spirits Competition in London.  They're winning hearts, minds and spirit enjoying palates of those that are giving Kyrö a try.  Don't miss the chance to enjoy some of their wonderful gin or whiskys.  As they say in Finland... Kippis!

www.KyroDistillery.com - Facebook

Highlights from our discussion:

International Wine and Spirits Competition

Koval Distillery

Northeast Barrel Company 

Mid-August Distillery Festival

Bar Convent Brooklyn

This episode features Josh Douglas of Widow's Peak Distilling Company.

Mike and Mark Ilg were on a ski trip when they devised a plan for a distillery.  Mark had been an avid home brewer for 15 years so the challenge of distilling intrigued him.  2 weeks later, after reading a book, he professed to Mike that he was ready to distill vodka.  They set up shop distilling their spirits in Peach Bottom, PA.   The doors to the cocktail bar and tasting room opened in Ambler, PA in July of 2022.  What you will discover here are spirits layered with flavor and a nuanced sipping experience.  They provide a wide variety of cocktails to highlight they're handcrafted in PA spirits.    

10 E Butler Ave, Ambler, PA 19002 - (267) 209-0551 - www.WidowsPeakDistilling.com - Facebook

Highlights from our discussion:

Sorrentino Pasta and Provisions

Michelle Cudia

Forrest & Main

Painted Stave Distilling

Philadelphia Distilling

Bees Knees Cocktail

MGP

Ambler, PA

This episode features K.C. Kulp, Tim Baker and Brandon Wyatt of The Whip Tavern.

K.C. lost his job as an IT specialist at a major brokerage firm in NYC in 2003.  He decided to purchase a biker bar and turned it into The Whip Tavern. K.C. always had a desire to be in the restaurant business.  He opened the whip in 2005 and today it is a premier destination restaurant.  A quiet little British style country pub with delicious food and a phenomenal beer and cider selection.  The restaurant serves as much locally sourced food as possible.  The atmosphere, the portions, the flavors, the energy and the amazing service all come together to make The Whip a special Gem.  This should most certainly be on your bucket list to visit again and again and again.

1383 N Chatham Rd, Coatesville, PA 19320 - (610) 383-0600 - www.TheWhipTavern.com - Facebook

Highlights from our discussion:

Syracuse University

Robert Burns

Guy Fawkes Day

Old Speckled Hen

Russian River Brewing

Goose Island Brewery

The Farm at Doe Run

Swarmbustin Honey

Duck Butts Meadery

For Fox Sake Cider

Big Hill Ciderworks

Cidercon

PA Farm Show

Innocent Gun

This episode features Jay von Czoernig, Rick von Czoernig, Eric von Czoernig and Michael Froelich of von C Brewing Brewing Company.

von C got started as a senior project for Jay while he attended North Eastern University.  This is when he wrote the business plan in 1993.  The von Czoernig family history of brewing goes back to 1860.  The lineage reaches back to Christian Schmidt who founded the largest brewery in Philadelphia.  Finally in 2020 they were ready to put that business plan into action.  Today what is retro is cool.  They brew the OG Pils which is their nod to the Schmidt's legacy.   This is what helped to make Schmidt's a household name.  At von C you get to drink brewing history... past , present and future.  We had such an amazing time with the Von C team.  Their story is as captivating as the memorabilia in the brewery.  However, the reason you come is for the incredible beer and lively energy.  Prost! 

1210 Stanbridge St Suite 300, Norristown, PA 19401 - (484) 231-1501 - www.vonCBrewing.com - Facebook

Highlights from our discussion:

Christian Schmidt Brewing Company

Adam Scheidt Brewing Company

McGillin's Olde Ale House

William Pflaumer

Brewers of PA

Rich Wagner

Adam Brozzetti

Breweries in PA

Side-pour faucet

Cousins Maine Lobster

Dogfish Head

Tree House Brewing Company

Thomas Hooker Brewing  Co.

Darren Daulton Foundation