261: Yonder & The Source | Building a Cidery, Part 7

261: Yonder & The Source | Building a Cidery, Part 7

Author: Ria Windcaller: Award-winning Cidermaker, Podcaster | Craft Beer Columnist February 24, 2021 Duration: 33:00

What is Yonder?

Yonder Cider is made at the production facility in Wenatchee, Washington. Cider are made with both culinary and classic cider varieties that co-owner Caitlin Braam, who is our featured guest in this episode, says is key to the Yonder label.  Wenatchee is also the home of Snowdrift Cider Company where Tim Larsen is based and who also co-owns Yonder. Listen to episode 37  featuring Tim Larsen to learn more about his background and why this region of Washington state is so important the apple industry of the Pacific Northwest.

261 Caitlin Braam | Building a Cidery Part 7 Caitlin Braam

What is The Source

The Source is a separate business, but also based at the Wenatchee site. Sourcing juice is jargon widely used in the cider industry for makers needing to "source" juice from orchards to make cider. The Source provides both customized blends and apples to makers.

The Source The Source in Wenatchee

The Future of Yonder

The future looks bright despite the closing of the Yonder Bar on February 15, 2021.

  • The garage bar for Yonder was set up in Caitlin's own garage in response to Covid. Despite the overwhelming support of neighbors, one anti cider fan was out to close the "garage bar" and the city finally conceded.

Later this year (2021) a new Tasting Venue will be opening with ample outdoor seating. This new site is a collaboration with Bale Breaker Brewing and will be located in the Ballard Brewery District of Seattle, which is 15 minutes to the north of the Seattle Fish Market.

Expect 6200 feet of outdoor space and a shared Tasting Room inside.Yonder cider to go - episode 261

Thinking out Yonder of the Box

Because of licensing regulations, Caitlin had to secure the licensing for a distillery so that the Bale Breaker and Yonder project  could work.

Contact Yonder Cider and The Source

https://www.yondercider.com/

https://www.thesourcecider.com/

Mentions in this Chat

  • Fermentis by Lesaffre -This week's Q&A with Kevin Lane from Fermentis:
    • Q: Which yeast should I use to expand the attributes of the cider

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There’s a whole world in a glass of cider, and Cider Chat is your invitation to explore it. Hosted by award-winning cidermaker and writer Ria Windcaller, this podcast travels far beyond the bottle to meet the people who make the global cider culture so vibrant. Each conversation is a journey-you might find yourself in a heritage orchard learning the history of forgotten apple varieties, in a bustling taproom with an importer explaining regional traditions, or in a kitchen with a chef pairing cider with unexpected foods. The discussions get into the delightful nuances, too, whether that’s the semantics of what we even call this drink or how the concept of terroir translates from soil to sip. It’s not just about production; it’s about the community, the travel, and the stories that fermentation unlocks. This is for anyone curious about the craft, history, and sheer enjoyment of fermented apple juice in all its forms. So, pour a glass and settle in for a series that feels like a wide-ranging, informative, and genuinely good-humored chat with friends who happen to be obsessed with cider. You’ll come away with a deeper appreciation for every effervescent, tart, or sweet sip, hearing directly from the growers, makers, and enthusiasts who are shaping this drink’s exciting present and future.
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