Author: Eric West

Hello, Here’s a recap of the best cider news worth sharing: 1) “You have to understand the science of making cider.” British Cider Expert Peter Mitchell on North American Cider features quotes from Mitchell and his appreciative students. The newly-formed Cider Institute of North America offers cider production courses based on Mitchell’s pioneering curriculum. 2) The Northwest Cider…

Hello, Here’s a recap of the best cider news worth sharing: 1) “The business turns fruit waste in northern Colorado into a viable income stream, food source, educational tool and locally sustained product.” Branch Out Cider utilizes unique community orchard model takes a look at the business model and sustainability principles of the award-winning cidermaker from…

Hello, Here’s a recap of the best cider news worth sharing: 1) Schilling Will Open Portland Cider House With the Biggest Taplist in the United States reports Willamette Week. More details in Schilling Cider House Opening New Location in Portland’s Goat Blocks from New School Beer. (Colin Schilling will present at CiderCon on Why You Should…

Hello, Here’s a recap of the best cider news worth sharing: 1) Ronald Sansone shares his Drinking Cider 2016 Holiday Gift Guide. Other gift ideas include an Heirloom Harvest Apple Box from Cummins Nursery, a cider book or three, and the gifts mentioned in last week’s newsletter. 2) The November installment of Angry Orchard’s A Year…

Hello, Here’s a recap of the best cider news worth sharing: 1) Black Friday is upon us, so I’ve arranged a few special deals for my loyal readers. For Eric Lewandowski’s beautiful apple posters and prints, use discount code PICKCIDER16 for free shipping on orders of $75 or more (expires December 4th at 9pm EST). For Bill…