282: Cider Culture | Who is Cider's Media Pt 1

282: Cider Culture | Who is Cider's Media Pt 1

Author: Ria Windcaller: Award-winning Cidermaker, Podcaster | Craft Beer Columnist July 28, 2021 Duration: 41:33

Who is Cider Culture

Mary Bigham Owner and Publisher of Dishworks LLC, founded Cider Culture in 2014 which is an online publication that has weekly cider news post for newbie cider fans to commercial makers. Mary is a Pennsylvanian who also happens to live in the largest apple growing region of the state, Adams County. Cider Culture is her passion project and having recently partnered with the American Cider Association (ACA), a US based trade organization, all proceeds once bills are paid go directly to the ACA.

[caption id="attachment_6369" align="aligncenter" width="224"]Mary Bigham of Cider Culture and Dishworks LLC Mary Bigham

Emily Kovach is the Editor of Cider Culture and also has been living in Pennsylvania since 2004. Along with her work as editor she is also the co-owner of Lunar Inn and Tiny Bottle Shop in Philadelphia.

[caption id="attachment_6368" align="aligncenter" width="214"]Emily Kovach of Cider Culture and Tiny Bottles Shop Emily Kovach

What's offered in this online Cider News

  • Cider News
  • Cider Cocktails
  • Recipes
  • Meet the Cidermakers
  • Cider Education
  • Cider Reviews

In this episode

We discuss:

  • Cider's audience?
  • What does it mean to be the Official Publication of the American Cider Association
  • What does Cider Culture offer
  • Do you need to subscribe?
  • Tips for producers wanting to get their ciders in the news

Contact for Cider Culture

website: https://www.ciderculture.com/

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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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