Donatas Genys didn’t set out to launch Lithuania’s first keeved cider. But after trips to England and Normandy, years of experimentation, and the planting of over 6,000 cider apple trees, that’s exactly what he’s doing. At Sodo Sidriné, located just a few kilometers from the city of Kaunus, Donatas is into a whole new era for cider Lithuania’s cider revival
Cider Chat
Interviewing cidermakers importers, orchardists, foodies, farmers and cider enthusiasts around the world. Let’s delve into the semantics of cider…or is it hard cider, cidre, sidra or fermented apple juice? The truth is out there in Ciderville and we are going to find it. We toast in celebration of cider; As a libation, a gift from the gods, a taste of terroir, and a hard pressed good time. Ready to quench your thirst? Grab a glass and join this chat! See you in Ciderville!
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June 18, 2025 • 79 mins
Eric Depradine of Zydeco Meadery crafts mead with Heart, Honey, and Heritage
As securing permission, Eric was able to start his fermentation journey in high school with a science project using cane juice. That spark stayed with him through his time in Louisiana and Kansas, eventually shaping what is now Zydeco Meadery in North Attleborough, Massachusetts.
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June 4, 2025 • 76 mins
A Digital Media Empire Embraces Cider at The Newt
The Newt in Somerset is a world-class estate blending cider-making, luxury hospitality, and horticultural excellence. The estate is owned by South African owners Karen Roos and her husband Koos Bekker, who is a South African tech entrepreneur known for his innovative ventures, including transforming media group Naspers. Bekker’s vision e...
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May 28, 2025 • 54 mins
Levi Danielson is the founder and cider maker at RAW Cider, based in Dayton, Oregon. With roots in the Driftless Region of Minnesota and a cidery nestled among cider apples and pears in the Willamette Valley, Levi’s story is one of wild ferments, place-based cider, and planting for the future – both in Oregon and back home.
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May 21, 2025 • 45 mins
An intimate sit down with James Forbes of Little Pomona to talk about grief of losing his wife and business partner Susanna Forbes, the growth of the cidery, and the evolving identity of one this select cidery.
Remembering Susanna Forbes
Susanna Forbes, co-founder of Little Pomona, passed away in 2024. Her warmth, encouragement, and belief in others shaped the cidery from da...
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May 14, 2025 • 54 mins
Fourth-Generation Farmer, First-Generation Cidermaker
Sophie Horstink of De Groote Wei, which means The Great Meadow in Dutch, is crafting Dutch cider as a value added project at her family’s farm. Located in the eastern Netherlands near Arnhem, the farm spans 16 hectares and has long produced dessert apples and pears.
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May 7, 2025 • 56 mins
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April 30, 2025 • 61 mins
At the base of Colorado’s Grand Mesa, the world’s largest flat-top mountain, five generations of fruit growers have worked the land. Today, Snow Capped Cider carries on that legacy, crafting estate-grown ciders from fruit nurtured at elevations between 6,130 and 7,000 feet. The high desert sun, volcanic soil, and pure snowmelt water combine to create vibrant apples and distinctive ciders.
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April 23, 2025 • 60 mins
This episode of Cider Chat, was recorded in person with Abram Goldman-Armstrong at CiderCon2025 in Chicago. Hear his journey to cider. From growing up in Oregon’s Yamhill County to his current work in Norway’s Hardanger region at Alde Sider.
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April 16, 2025 • 49 mins
John Edwards, longtime cider maker and integral team member at Ross on Wye Cider & Perry Co., and the creative force behind his personal label Fly be Night Cider was last on the podcast in 2019.
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April 9, 2025 • 62 mins
Rainy Days Goes Best with Dry Cider in the Barrel Room
Walking into the barrel room at Oliver’s Cider and Perry Company, you might think you know what to expect. But surrounded by whitewashed stone walls, standing beneath the old Hessian sacking floor, and facing rows of aging barrels, I quickly realized this wasn’t just a cidery—it’s a living, breathing creative space for cider making.
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April 2, 2025 • 27 mins
Celebrating Perry’s Past, Present, and Future
Tom Oliver began his keynote by saying, "At this year’s Applefest Banquet, I had the honor of lifting a glass to the people behind the pear—specifically Perry. It wasn’t just a toast to the drink itself, but to the incredible commitment behind its preservation and craft."
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March 26, 2025 • 52 mins
Drew Phillips opened the doors of Four Phantoms in Greenfield, Massachusetts in 2021. He began his fermentation career in the Pacific Northwest, and while waiting to open his own brewery, he took on the role as cider maker at Artifact Cider Project.
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March 19, 2025 • 60 mins
In this Season 10 premier of Cider Chat, "Introductions" are featured from over 40 persons in attendance at the annual 2025 Berkshire Roundtable.
Kicking off Season 10 of Cider Chat
The opportunity to begin Season 10 with "Hellos" from a wide range of people in the cid...
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March 12, 2025 • 52 mins
Looking back at Season 9 and Forward with Roger Wilkins
In this season ending episode we visit Roger Wilkins at his Lands End Farm.
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March 5, 2025 • 43 mins
The Role of the Museum of Cider
- Elizabeth Pimblett’s background and her journey to the museum
- The history of the museum, founded in 1887 by the Bulmer brothers
- The significance of the building and its historic cider cellars
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February 26, 2025 • 48 mins
The Cider Institute: Training the Next Generation of Cider Makers
The Cider Institute, formerly known as the Cider Institute of North America (CINA), is the premier resource for cider education. Founded in 2016 at CiderCon, the Institute focuses on training cider makers of all levels, from beginners to advanced professionals. With a growing global reach, the Institute now offers online ...
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February 19, 2025 • 58 mins
Michigan Cider: The Great Cider State with Paula Englin
Michigan has earned its place as a leader in the cider industry, boasting the highest number of hard cider businesses in the U.S. In this episode, Paula Englin, Executive Director of the Michigan Cider Association, discusses the state’s growth in cider, the role of education, and how Michigan cid...
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February 12, 2025 • 45 mins
Monica Cohen on Leading the ACA
Monica Cohen, the new CEO of the American Cider Association (ACA), stepped into her role at CiderCon 2025 in Chicago. With a background in dairy marketing and a passion for helping craft industries grow, she brings fresh energy and a bold vision to the cider world.
Her introduction to cider mirrors a challenge the industry faces—many consumers...
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February 3, 2025 • 28 mins
An Unspoken Creed By Sune Kroghansen
Enjoy this special Story in Ciderville from Denmark!
“Roedding
The restart of the cider adventure in Rødding.
In the mid-00s, the villagers of Rødding had begun making cider. It faded due to the focus on grafting, planting and nursing the thousands of apple trees in the apple village.
In the fall of 2018, focus was...
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January 29, 2025 • 57 mins
A sit down Cider Chat with the makers behind Worleys and Honey’s Cider!
Neil Worley was last on this podcast back in 2016 on episode 26! He and Ria met up at CiderCon which was being held that year in Portland Oregon. Neil’s episode on Keeving, a basic how-to, has been a perennical favorite for listeners. Kimberly Jones took over Honey’s Cider in 2019 for Bob Honey. Both makers are base...
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