Category: Newsletter

Hello, Here’s a recap of the best cider news worth sharing: 1) Dave Selden—creator of the pocket-sized 33 Mugs of Cider tasting journal—unveils The Original Cider Tasting Mug. 2) Brian Yaeger writes for the Portland Mercury about the spectacular growth of cider in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest in We Like Them Apples. 3) The…

Hello, Here’s a recap of the best cider news worth sharing: 1) Bill Bradshaw—author of the Cider Enthusiasts’ Manual and co-author of the excellent World’s Best Ciders—explains the British wassail tradition and shares some captivating photographs in Wassail! 2) The cider world will soon converge on Portland, Oregon for this year’s Cider Conference (CiderCon). Check the official schedule for…

Hello, Here’s a recap of the best cider news worth sharing: 1) While they can’t dunk like NBA phenom Kristaps Porziņģis, Latvian cider producers Mr. Plūme and Abavas can still take it to the glass. (Google Translate with the assist.) 2) The 2016 Good Food Awards Winners are announced. AeppelTreow Winery, Argus Cidery, Art + Science, Big B’s Hard…

Hello, Here’s a recap of the best cider news worth sharing: 1) Wines In Niagara interviews Chris Haworth of West Avenue Cider. Craft cider is growing rapidly in Ontario, and West Avenue—which has an impressive collection of GLINTCAP medals—is leading the way in quality and innovation. 2) C&C Group will end cider production at the historic Shepton Mallet…

Hello, Here’s a recap of the best cider news worth sharing: 1) The Hop Review interviews Paul Cade of Broken Nose Cider in Chicago. Paul cut his cidermaking teeth at Welsh Mountain Cider (see Episode 8 of my podcast). 2) “The best, most widely-consumed and successful cider brands in the market now, and in the coming…