Cider Guide

Author: Melissa West

  • Cider, Hard & Sweet by Ben Watson – A Book Review

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    Cider, Hard & Sweet, by Ben Watson, is now in its 3rd edition, and for good reason. This quintessential book on cider informs the reader in a clear and lively way. Reading it from cover to cover is enjoyable; opening it at random for a casual peruse will quickly get you sucked in. You’ve been…

  • The New American Cider Guide: Apple Knocker Hard Cider

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    It’s now March, and the phone interviews with cider makers for our upcoming book, The New American Cider Guide, are well underway. I don’t have to do too many truly “cold calls,” but with only one or two emails preceding, some calls are barely defrosted before that first ring. Yet the conversations themselves are decidedly…

  • Cider Week Virginia — Part 2

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    As in Part 1, Melissa shares her experiences at Cider Week Virginia 2013. Cider Fest was held on Saturday, November 23rd and is the marquee event of Cider Week Virginia. — Eric The day of the Cider Fest at Castle Hill dawned bright and clear. The festivities didn’t start until 11, so Eric and Ben…

  • Cider Week Virginia — Part 1

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    Melissa West
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    [This post is by my wife, Melissa, who rarely travels to cider events due to other commitments. Keep an eye out for future posts from Melissa and other guest authors! — Eric] My husband and I were too busy to travel to any Cider Week Virginia events in 2012, so there was no way we…