by Jeff Maisey | Aug 14, 2016 | Cider News, Cider Profiles, Cider Reviews, Ciders
By Annie Tobey While craft breweries dabble in the concept of terroir, that “taste of place” traditionally embraced by wineries, today’s craft cider makers also use local products to ferment their beverages. In a major U.S. apple-producing state, ranking sixth...
by Jennifer McDonald | Nov 17, 2015 | Cider Profiles
Recently, I had the opportunity to visit the beautiful horse country just outside of Charlottesville and chat with Dan Potter and Tim Edmund to learn about Potters Craft Cider. Potters is located in a former horse veterinary clinic on the grounds of Wildair Farm, a...
by Jennifer McDonald | Nov 17, 2015 | Cider News
In 2012, Governor McDonnell made an important Cider Week Virginia Proclamation, making the state the first to have an officially proclaimed “Cider Week.” The first full week before Thanksgiving has been designated “Virginia Cider Week.” This year’s festivities will...
by Jeff Maisey | Aug 26, 2015 | Cider News, Cider Profiles, Ciders
Words and Photos by Steve Deason Have you ever tasted a smoked cider? Smoked beers are quite common but it’s unlikely that you have heard of smoked cider. If you want to be on the “cutting edge” you had better hurry! The creative (and hardworking) folks at Blue...
by Jennifer McDonald | Jun 22, 2014 | Cider News
By Diane Flynt Meals often begin with a litany about ingredients—“Are the eggs farm raised? Who grew the strawberries?” Chefs tell us the best taste comes from quality ingredients, grown for flavor. While we know that flavor on the plate begins on the farm, we don’t...
