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Publishing news! Cider writer, podcaster, teacher and all around cider expert, Gabe Cook, AKA The Ciderologist, recently announced that his new book, Modern British Cider, will be released on September 6, 2021. This new pome-tome, which was funded through a Kickstarter campaign, will be published by CAMRA Books, will take aim at negative pre-conceptions about…
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Perhaps you know Gabe Cook from his blog, The Ciderologist, or as the author of the book, Ciderology: From History and Heritage to the Craft Cider Revolution. Maybe you’ve seen him speak at a conference or have attended an event that he’s organized, like the recent virtual worldwide cider tasting he put together. No matter how you’ve…
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The Ciderologist, who you may also know as Gabe Cook, is a global cider expert with over 15 years of experience. Gabe has taught classes, written a book and numerous articles (including here at Cider Culture), hosted events, and more, all in the service of what he calls “Ciderology.” This philosophy is upheld by six…
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Welcome to our second installment from guest contributor, Gabe Cook, aka The Ciderologist (read his first article here). We’re thrilled to have such a knowledgeable and accomplished cider expert on board! I have a confession to make. I’m having an affair. I have been wedded to cider for 15 years now. Along the way, like with…
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Welcome to our newest guest contributor, Gabe Cook, aka The Ciderologist. We’re thrilled to have such a knowledgeable and accomplished cider expert on board! I’ve been talking, and writing, about cider for years. It’s my hobby, my passion and rather wonderfully, it’s also turned into my profession. Having worked in various guises across the cider…
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Gabe Cook of The Ciderologist recently traveled from his home locale of Dymock on the Gloucestershire/Herefordshire border around the globe to embark on a multifaceted cider tour. Part three of the excursion took him to the United States, with a first stop in Chicago, and then off to serve as a judge at the Great Lakes International Cider and Perry…
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The holidays are upon us! And even if you’re not super into consumerism, we’ll bet you’re looking for a few well-above-average gifts to give the special people in your life. As always, shopping small and local is the best way to go, although steering clear of online retailers and giant chain stores sometimes takes a…
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It is a dynamic time in craft cider in the Pacific Northwest. This region of the country is legendary for its incredible range of terroir, from volcanic soils to ample rainfall, to cool mountainous climates. The ciders coming out of this area are full of life and energy, and the exciting range of styles means…
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Over the past decade, podcasts have exploded onto the media scene. Spotify has its own podcast division now, and there are tons of dedicated apps specifically designed for podcast listening, like Stitcher and Apple Podcasts. Scroll through any of them, and you’ll find podcasts dedicated to literally every topic under the sun … including craft…
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As much as we might wish we could take a six-month sabbatical from regular life to immerse ourselves in cider education at Cornell, Penn State Extension or The Beer & Cider Academy, alas, it isn’t realistic for many of us. Luckily, there are plenty of resources out there to help us become better cider consumers,…
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Craft cider maker The Big Bear Cider Mill in England is hoping to take its cider offerings to all new heights with the launch of its Crowdcube crowdfunding campaign. https://www.instagram.com/p/BksAZygFIhT/?taken-by=thebigbearcidermill This Essex-based craft cider producer released its first cider batch five years ago and currently makes its naturally gluten-free and vegan cider from pesticide-free, traditional cider apple varieties, which are grown in thriving orchards that…
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Hans Edwin Winzeler, a cider maker with Pennsylvania-based Ploughman Cider, is currently spending a 10-month sabbatical in Herefordshire, England. Through employment or volunteering with local producers this season, Hans is able to see firsthand what methods, techniques and practices they use. He’s also gotten to know a few of these cider makers, and he is conducting a…
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