#48 - Blind Bear Beverages (Claire Trindle)

Host Richie Tevlin talks with Claire Trindle, owner of Blind Bear Beverages and the first certified Pommelier in Philadelphia. With deep roots in the hospitality industry, Claire spent years behind the bar and served as Taproom Manager at Hale & True Cider Co., where she honed her skills in service, cider, and community building. Through Blind Bear, Claire leads tastings, teaching classes, and giving educational talks to share the craft and complexity of cider.

 

Blind Bear Beverages:

https://blindbearbeverages.com/

@BlindBearBeverages

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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR:

Zilka & Co Brewing Supplies: https://zilkaandcompany.com/elementor-1120/

 

Brad Adelson - Technical Expert

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818-400-7323

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EPISODE NOTES:

Mentioned Breweries & Cideries 

• Hale & True Cider Co - Philadelphia, PA
• Graft Cider - Newburgh, NY
• Hudson North Cider - Newburgh, NY
• Flying Dog Brewery - Baltimore, MD
• Human Robot - Epi 10 & 15 - Philadelphia, PA
• Yards Brewing - Epi 36 - Philadelphia, PA
• Bold Rock Cider - Nellysford, VA
• Sam Adams Brewery - Boston, PA
• 2SP Brewing - Ashton, PA

Mentioned People

• Marnie Old - Epi 45 - Sommelier & Wine Author 
• Beth Demmon - Cider Author
• Kerry McKenzie - Owner of Hale & True
• Sam Calagione - Founder of Dogfish Head
• Tom Peters - Epi 42 - Owner of Monk’s Cafe
• Erin Wallace - Epi 35 - VP of Pink Boots Society & AGM of Other Half Brewing
• Jim Koch - Co-Founder of The Boston Beer Company 
• Clement Pappas - Founder of Stateside
• Caleb Luke Lin - Graphic Designer of Graft Cider
• Risa McKenzie - Owner of Hale & True
• Max Finance - Former Manager of Victory Brewing

Mentioned Businesses

• The Beer Lover's Guide To Cider - Book
• The Foodery - Philly Market & Bottle Shop
• Bottle Bar East - Philly Bottle Shop
• Bella Vista Beer Distributors - Philly Beer Store
• Backpack Brands - Owner of Graft Ciders
• BAR - Philly Bar
• Good King Tavern - Philly Bar
• Kampar - Philly Restaurant CLOSED
• Nomad Pizza - Philly Restaurant 
• The Blind Pig - Philly Bar
• Blind Barber - Philly Bar & Barber Shop
• The Bottle Shop - Philly Bottle Shop
• Monk’s Cafe - Nationally Recognized Philly Beer Bar
• Pink Boots Society - Women in Craft Beverage
• Keystone Homebrew

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What We Drank?

• The Standard
• Dry Cider | 6.9%
• Hale & True
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• Farm Flor
• Rustic Table Cider | 6.9%
• Graft Cider
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• Bee Sting
• Hopped Cider | 6.5%
• Hale & True
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• The Season
• Dry Cider | 6