351: Cidermakers' Roundtable | Maine Apple Camp

351: Cidermakers' Roundtable | Maine Apple Camp

Author: Ria Windcaller: Award-winning Cidermaker, Podcaster | Craft Beer Columnist January 11, 2023 Duration: 1:01:53

Enjoy this Roundtable Discussion w/4 makers from Maine

Kris Hogg formally of Perennial Cider Bar in Maine moderates this panel discussion that was held at the Maine Apple Camp in August of 2022. The topics are wide ranging:

  • cultivars/apples that you really like
  • anything that you haven't tried yet that you would like to experiment with?

  • life work balance from making to orchard care

  • yeast only using wild or also culture yeast in ciders?

  • cider as art vs science

  • Is there a Maine Cider Style?

Makers and Contact Info from this Roundtable

Ep 351 David Buchann 300x200 David Buchann | Portersfield Cider

Ep 351 Jared Carr 300x200 Jared Carr | Cornish Cider Company

Ep 351 Zak Kaiser 300x200 Zak Kaiser | Absolem Cider

Ep 351 Jon Stein 300x200 Jon Stein | Fogtown Brewing Co.

This Roundtable was recorded at Maine Apple Camp.

  • Apple Camp is held biannually. The next camp will take place in 2024.
  • It is hosted by the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association.
  • Go to MOFGA.org and join today!

Bonus audio - 30 minute Q&A from this roundtable at the Cider Chat Patreon page. Join today and help keep #ciderGoingUP

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