484: Rethinking American Cider History with Patrick McCauley
Meet Patrick McCauley, a Michigan-based cider maker and researcher, who is questioning some of the most common myths about American cider history. What Patrick uncovers is a far more regional, farm-ba...
31 Dec 20251h 9min
483: The Talking Pomme's Grand Winter Party
Enjoy this annual winter tale from Cider Chat Central! In this special holiday episode, Cider Chat invites you to step into the enchanting world of the Talking Pommes. The Talking Pommes Grand Winter ...
24 Dec 202514min
482: FLX Cider & Cheese Pairing with Cheesemonger Rachel Freier
At the New York Cider Fest in November, there were 2 Cider and Cheese sessions. Cider Chat Emcee Ria Windcaller attended one featuring ciders from 4 different makers. This cider and cheese pairing was...
17 Dec 202541min
481: Totally Cider Tour: A Merry Visit to Tom Oliver's
Tom Oliver is delightfully talented, mischievously witty, and not only a renowned cider maker but also a top-notch perry maker. He may say, "If you're going to make perry and work with pears, you've a...
10 Dec 202544min
480: Holiday Cider Gift Guide 2025 and Playing with Pommeau
00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview 00:32 French Pronunciation Fun 02:27 Holiday Gift Ideas for 2025 02:59 Cider Chat News and Updates 04:42 Listener Stories and Experiences 07:49 Upcoming UK Cide...
3 Dec 202546min
479: New York Cider Fest | Audio Snapshots
New York Cider Fest 2025 brought together makers and enthusiasts for an unforgettable day at City Winery Manhattan. In this special collection of on-the-floor recordings, Cider Chat® captures Audio Sn...
26 Nov 202551min
478: Pommeau: What Happens When a French Classic Lands on U.S. Labels
What is Pommeau? Pommeau is a: fortified blend of fresh apple must (unfermented) and apple brandy (typically Calvados in Normandy or Lambig in Brittany). The unfermented apple juice and brandy are com...
19 Nov 202551min
477: 2025 Ultimate Cider Pairing Guide for Thanksgiving
Learn how to pick the right Cider and Perry for every dish on the Thanksgiving table. This week we are not chasing brand names. We are building flavor intuition. Consider Thanksgiving not as one singl...
12 Nov 202539min
