Author: Eric West

Hello, Here’s a recap of the best cider news worth sharing: 1) Mark McTavish of Half Pint Ciders in Southern California shares some excellent pairing suggestions and descriptions in Five ciders for foodies! (Bonus: An illustrated version of the pairings from Whole Foods Market.) 2) The winners of the Pomme d’Or 2016 awards have been announced. The judging—held in conjunction with…

Hello, Here’s a recap of the best cider news worth sharing: 1) The eighth annual Apfelwein Weltweit will be held in Frankfurt on Sunday. This year’s festival features 200+ products from cider producers across Europe. Check out the excellent summaries of the 2015 Apfelwein Weltweit by Darlene Hayes and the 2014 Apfelwein Weltweit by wine writer Christian Schiller. 2)…

Hello, Here’s a recap of the best cider news worth sharing: 1) Will the newly-discovered Franklin be the American answer to the revered Kingston Black? Christina Herrick writes for American Fruit Grower in Chance Seedling Nets New Bittersharp Apple. (Thanks to @fineferalfunk for the find.) 2) Eater Chicago asks Is Chicago On The Verge of a Hard Cider Boom? 3) Holly Tennant…

Hello, Here’s a recap of the best cider news worth sharing: 1) The Northman—Chicago’s first cider bar—has officially opened to the public. Read more from DNAinfo, the Chicago Tribune, and Eater. 2) Urban Tree Cidery is also set to open its doors. Read more in Atlanta’s First Cidery Opens to the Public Next Week from Eater Atlanta. 3) Toronto…

Hello, Here’s a recap of the best cider news worth sharing: 1) David Driscoll of K&L Wine Merchants visits with Julian Temperley of the Somerset Cider Brandy Company and Burrow Hill Cider in Cider Secrets in the West. Temperley will make a rare US appearance in April as a featured judge at the Great Lakes International Cider and…