Posts by Emily Kovach
Stormalong Cider Releases Heirloom Apple Variety 4-Pack in Cans
There once was a time when cider made from rare apple varieties were only available in large-format bottles, dressed up like wines with austere or elegant labels, and perhaps even a cork and cage closure. But as the cider industry evolves into the second decade of the 21st century, a cool new trend (or maybe…
Read MoreCider School #7: Pét-Nat Cider 101 with Lyndon Smith of Botanist and Barrel (Thurs., May 14, at 6 p.m. ET)
It’s time for school — Cider School, that is! This week, we’re back with what’s bound to be a super-fun session all about pét-nat cider, led by Lyndon Smith, the founder and COO of Botanist and Barrel Cidery & Winery in Cedar Grove, North Carolina. Farming and winemaking run in Lyndon’s blood. He grew up…
Read More7 Ciders to Put You in a Springtime State-of-Mind
Spring is in the air! And wow, are we ready for it. While, at first, we were grateful for winter’s chill and the many excuses it gave us to stay inside and make comfort food snacks (hello, pretzels with cider cheese sauce) and sip warm winter ciders, now we crave sunshine! Short sleeves! Berries by…
Read MoreCider Culture Virtual Happy Hour #8: Co-Hosted with Peter Gillitzer of Milk & Honey Ciders (Friday, May 8, 5 p.m. ET)
We’re back for our eighth Friday Cider Culture Zoom happy hour! This week, we’ll be hanging with Peter Gillitzer of Milk & Honey Ciders, a Minnesota-based producer of American cider made from heirloom and traditional cider apple cultivars. Milk & Honey’s farmhouse cidery and orchard focus on interesting, dry, highly aromatic and tannic ciders made…
Read MoreCider School #6: Did Prohibition Prohibit Cider? with Mark Turdo (Thurs., May 7, at 6 p.m. ET)
Calling all history and cider nerds! Join us online this Thursday, May 7, at 6 p.m. ET, for our sixth (!) installment of Cider School, this time hosted by cider historian Mark A. Turdo. Prohibition is often blamed for abruptly ending American cider, yet it didn’t change our taste for beer, wine, or spirits. Join…
Read MoreCider Culture Virtual Happy Hour #7: Co-Hosted with Andrew Byers of Finnriver Farm & Cidery (Friday, May 1, 5 p.m. ET)
It’s kind of hard to believe, but we’re coming up on our seventh Cider Culture Friday virtual happy hour! What started as a grasp for connection and community during the first weeks of the COVID-19 outbreak in the US has now become for us an energizing weekly tradition and soul-sustaining social engagement. Getting to “meet”…
Read MoreCider School #5: Heirloom Apple Trees 101 with Troy Lehman of Big Hill Ciderworks (Thurs., April 30, 6 p.m. ET)
**Find a video recording of Troy’s class here: https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/vOlUArvi6GxLfKfv62Hff-0GF4vHX6a8gCRIq_ENyE-R_qSiGIEa_xKbsfrLqIG_ We’re back with another session of Cider School to keep your brain engaged and your taste buds happy. Yes, this is one kind of school where you are encouraged to drink while class is in session! This Thursday, April 30, at 6 p.m. Eastern Time, we…
Read MoreLearn Cheese and Cider Pairings in this Helpful Video from Virtue Cider
Two things that will never get old, no matter what else is going on in the world, are cider and cheese. If you’ve followed Cider Culture for any period of time, our passion for this beautiful combination is no secret: We’ve taught you how to make cider cheese fondue and cider-spiked cheese dipping sauce for…
Read MoreCider School #4: Tasting Cider Seriously with Meredith Collins (Thurs., April 23, 6 p.m. ET)
This session of Cider School aims to help people develop their confidence as tasters, particularly when tasting cider. The informal class uses principles from the well-known protocols of coffee cupping and wine tasting to allow anyone to delve into the organoleptic specifics of cider tasting. Approaching a glass of cider seriously means not only drinking…
Read MoreCider Culture Virtual Happy Hour #6: Co-Hosted with Dean Landi of St. Vrain Cidery (Friday, April 24, 5 p.m. ET)
Can you believe we’re talking about our sixth virtual happy hour? Yes, it’s been six long, strange weeks since the world more or less paused to slow the spread of COVID-19, and virtual hangouts like these have really kept us going! This Friday, join us to raise a glass to another week in the books…
Read MoreThe Ciderologist Plans Worldwide Virtual Cider Tasting on Instagram (May 2, 2020, 3 p.m. ET)
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…
Read MoreATTN Homesteaders: ANXO is Selling Apple Trees and DIY Cider-Making Kits
Have the current stay-at-home orders inspired you to step up your DIY game big-time? Across the US, people are dabbling in sourdough baking, seed-saving, sewing, and tons of other projects to learn new skills, stay productive and become more self-reliant. If you’re a cider fan who’s new to the homesteading train, or you have been…
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