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Orchard Management: Cider Fruit Production - 2 Alternate Dates: June 23rd and July 28th.
Published on 2012-04-30 00:46:55
Both sections will be held at WSU NWREC, 16650 State Route 536, Mount Vernon, WA 98273 from 9:00am - 4:30pm Registration Fee: $75 per personThis one day class offers the basics of tree fruit production with emphasis on cider and dessert apple varieties. Expert orchardist Gary Moulton will discuss topics on rootstock, nutrient management, pest management, irrigation, orchard layout planting, pruning, and harvest techniques. The class coincides with Cider Production: Principles & Practices b [..] > read more
Cider Making - Principles and Practices 06/25/12 - 06/30/12
Published on 2012-04-30 00:46:20
Mount Vernon, WARegistration open to the public The Northwest Agriculture Business Center is bringing internationally recognized cider production expert Peter Mitchell back to the Skagit Valley to lead another of his popular and intensive week-long classes in cider and perry production. Mitchell has over 26 years of practical experience in hard cider production. He is a certified UK and USA cider competition judge and an award-winning producer in his own right. If you have wanted to develo [..] > read more
Cider Summit NW Portland, June 23rd 2012
Published on 2012-04-30 00:41:14
Details to be available soon. Check back later either here or at the Ciders Summit NW website. > read more
2nd Annual Orcas Island Cider and Mead Festival - May 12, 2012
Published on 2012-04-24 00:48:00
Saturday, May 12th, 2012 from 11:00 am – 4:00 p.m. > read more
Great Lakes International Cider & Perry Competition - GLINTCAP 2012 - BEST OF SHOW
Published on 2012-04-04 21:45:46
Commercial Division (148 Entries) Standard, Specialty and Unrestricted Cider & Perry (117 Entries) Best of Show Hogan's Cider Ltd. Hogan's Medium Cider Warwickshire, England Best of Show Honorable Mention Left Foot Charley Relic Hard Cider Michigan > read more
Great Lakes International Cider & Perry Competition - GLINTCAP 2012 Results
Published on 2012-04-04 20:47:42
Seems like another banner year for the Great Lakes Cider & Perry Competition. If the entry stats directly below are right it appears they had 299 entries. Thats a pretty good showing of North American ciders and there were a number of ciders entered from abroad too. The Great Lakes Cidery & Perry Competition is a class act, run by some of cider's (and beer) best folks. If you missed out and would like to enter next year put some of your best cider up this year. To find out when and where friend [..] > read more
Finnriver Farm & Cider Orchard Blessing
Published on 2012-03-26 19:33:24
Last Call... Time To Submit Your Ciders to GLINTCAP 2012.
Published on 2012-03-20 21:19:23
If you plan on entering ciders into the the Great Lakes Cider & Perry Competion you had better box those bottles up quick like and mail them off. The clock is ticking closer and closer to that dreaded last call, when the opportunity to enter one one of the World's premier pro-am cider competitions will soon pass. That is until 2013. The Great Lakes Cider & Perry Association puts on an extraordinary cider competition that runs unrivaled in North America. The GLINTCAP crew goes great lengths [..] > read more
CiderCon 2012 Chicago, IL. Day 1 Photos
Published on 2012-02-15 01:40:44
Well CiderCon 2012 has come and gone. I've got a few words about it to share this evening but for now here are some photos from Day 1 which was our Regulation and Legislation discussion day. Not a lot of excitement but some great faces in the set. I urge you to click on over and catch a few of the captions from the Official CiderCon Day 1 set over on Flickr. > read more
2011 Franklin County Cider Days Photos.
Published on 2012-01-24 22:45:13
This past November I had the pleasure of attending Franklin County Cider Days once again. This was my second year in Western Massachusetts for Cider Days and the best one yet. I bet a say that every year too. Seriously if you are in the area, or can plan to be in the area do it. It is a THE BEST weekend of cider and apple related events available in the US. In Western Massachusetts apples just seem to be a part of the culture. There are small orchards, heirloom growers, specialty nursuries, cide [..] > read more
Ontario’s Hard Cider Makers’ & Spencer’s at the Waterfront present 2nd Annual Cider Tasting Dinner
Published on 2012-01-24 21:55:43
Last year about this time I was contacted by a Chef Chris Haworth about a cider dinner project he had been putting together. As Chris put it he thought Ontario Cidermakers had never been brought together for an event like this. As it turned out they hadn't and as you'll read in Chris' note below the participating cidermakers formed their own cider association. Over the past few years Ontario wine and cider have both experienced a boom and surge in both interest and consumers. Both are also takin [..] > read more
Happy New Years Part 2 - Uncle John's Baldwin Cider
Published on 2012-01-01 01:25:58
Uncle John's Fruithouse Winery's Baldwin Single Varietal Cider is one of my all time favorites. Outside Michigan it can be a little hard to find however if you live in Michigan or if you ever find yourself there try and pick up a bottle or two of Uncle John's Cider, they are all great. AppearanceColor: Straw to Light GoldClarity: Clear to BrilliantCarbonation: PetilantBrightness: Bright+ (Above Average) AromaModerately subtle soft aromas of tart cherry, mandarin, with a slightly floral finish. T [..] > read more
Happy New Years Part 1 - Foggy Ridge Cider's First Fruit
Published on 2011-12-31 23:43:39
New Year's Eve again and we are celebrating at home with a little cider and a few mini reviews. This is our second year and like last year we started out tonight at 9 PM PST (our time zone) with an Eastcoast Cider... Hopefully as their clocks are striking midnight. Tonight we kicked it all off with Foggy Ridge Cider's First Fruit. AppearanceColor: Straw to GoldCarbonation: FizzyClarity: Very BrilliantBrightness: Very Vivid AromaFoggy Ridge's First Fruit Cider has moderate intenisty nose of a ver [..] > read more
Buying Cider for the Holidays Online.
Published on 2011-12-14 09:30:42
While we missed Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Green Monday, you'll find there is still time to pick up some ciders over the internet and get them shipped to your house in time for New Years and even Christmas. I have always found great satisfaction and pride in purchasing direct from the folks who make the products. It's nice to know that with the exception of a few taxes as much money as possible found it's way into the hands of the cidermaker. In many cases buying online from cidermakers [..] > read more
The 7th Annual Great Lakes International Cider & Perry Competition
Published on 2011-12-13 09:26:13
The Pro-Am Event for Apple and Pear Fermentations March 30 & 31, 2012 The Great Lakes Cider & Perry Association, a not for profit organization formed to showcase and promote the art of apple and pear fermentation beverages and provide related educational opportunities, is pleased to announce its annual “Call for Entries” for the Great Lakes International Cider & Perry Competition. The competition will be held on March 30 & 31, 2012. This unique competition includes categories [..] > read more
Snowdrift Cider Co. Promo Video
Published on 2011-12-08 21:51:21
This is a beautifully shot and edited video and a spectacular peak into the inner workings of family owned and operated Snowdrift Cider Co. These guys are a great example of what every cider company should be. Once you taste their cider the picture will then be complete. Snowdrift - Artisan Hard Ciders from Charley Voorhis-Voortex Producti on Vimeo. > read more
Photos from Farnum Hill Cider, Poverty Lane Orchard
Published on 2011-12-07 02:25:34
On my way to Franklin County Cider Days 2011
Published on 2011-11-02 10:39:45
Boy where do I begin? It's been quite a while and for that I apologize. I've been buried in freelance and volunteer work since early last May. Most of my efforts and time have been cider related however. I took on the design and promotion for the Northwest Cider Association's Summer Cider Day last July, and as soon as I had recovered from that we were planning Washington Cider Week where I played the same role. It's been a busy but great year for the Northwest Cider Association and we are steadi [..] > read more
Robinette's Cider Haus & Winery Tour
Published on 2011-05-20 08:59:41
After lunch at The Green Well, the first cider stop was Robinette's Cider Haus & Winery. I've wanted to visit Robinete's for a long long time. When I started the North American Cider Map Project they were one of the first handful of cidermakers I > read more
2011 Cider Summit NW Expands to Portland (PDX)
Published on 2011-05-19 09:19:55
Diverse Gathering of Artisanal Ciders Comes to Emerging South Waterfront Neighborhood SBS Imports and the Seattle Beer Collective are pleased to announce the expansion of their successful Cider Summit NW Festival to Portland, OR. The inaugural Portl > read more
A proper start at The Green Well ~ West Michigan Cidermakers Tour
Published on 2011-04-30 09:09:14
For what was our first full day in Michigan and Grand Rapids the Great Lakes Cider & Perry Association had thoughtfully organized a day tour of West Michigan and a couple of the area cidermakers for the guest judges. After our morning espresso ba > read more
Arriving in Grand Rapids, Michigan for GLINTCAP 2011
Published on 2011-04-25 21:55:55
Welcomed by the The Steam Pig... The Mitten. America's High-Five. Michigan... I never quite know what to expect out of visiting a new place and had no idea what we were in store for when flying in to Michigan to help judge the 2011 Great Lakes Cider > read more
Orcas Island Cider and Mead Festival May 14th
Published on 2011-04-24 10:35:54
CIDER AND MEAD FESTIVAL AT FARMER’S MARKET ON MAY 14 Hosted by Ray’s Pharmacy and proceeds from the tasting and competition event benefiting the Farm to Cafeteria Program, up to ten Washington cider and mead producers including Finnriver, > read more
Own a copy of "Vinetum Britannicum: Or A Treatise of Cider" ca. 1676
Published on 2011-04-21 09:28:46
I don't how many times an opportunity like this comes along but the time is here now. Yesterday I found a first edition copy of Vinetum Britannicum: A Treatise of Cider from 1676 for sale on Ebay of all places. Gotta love the internet eh? The book ha > read more
Cider Principles & Practices with Peter Mitchell @ Northwest Agriculture Business Center
Published on 2011-04-20 00:41:12
Hey it is that time of year again... The 2011 Cider Making - Principles & Practices is about to fill up once again and will soon close registration. If you are teatering on wether or not to attend the time to decide is NOW. Don't wait another yea > read more
"The Secret Stories of Cider" aspires to harvest international cider culture.
Published on 2011-04-14 08:54:14
There is an amazing cider book in the works and I have the distinct honor and pleasure of announcing it to you all. A collaborative endeavor between renown cider photographer Bill Bradshaw and award winning UK beer writer Pete Brown this new cider > read more
Uncle John's Fruit House Winery Photos 04-2011
Published on 2011-04-12 09:16:11
I waded through all the photos I took last week at Uncle John's Fruit House Winery and finally put together an edited set. You can see the Uncle John's Set on Flickr or just kick back and watch the slideshow embedded below. > read more
2011 Great Lakes International Cider & Perry Competition Results
Published on 2011-04-05 08:18:57
Editors Notes: I literally just got these results from Jeff Carlson and the Great Lakes Cider & Perry Association. I've got them up but will be boarding my plane any minute and will have to double check formating and such in Minneapolis before my nex > read more
Michigan Cider & GLINTCAP 2011 - Day 0
Published on 2011-03-31 16:45:23
Tweet Well I've been looking forward to this weekend for some time now. We landed in Grand Rapids, Michigan today for the Great Lakes Cider & Perry Competition (GLINTCAP). The GLINTCAP organizers are generously providing us with "no holds barred" > read more
Eve's Cidery - Bittersweet Cider
Published on 2011-03-27 17:26:38
I got this bottle of Eve's Bittersweet along with their Autumn's Gold from my buddy Al Yelvington on my trip back East. He went way out of his way to pick those two ciders up for me. I really appreciate it! Thanks Al! > read more
Great Lakes Cider & Perry Competition Registration Deadline
Published on 2011-03-24 23:21:49
Tomorrow is the deadline for the Great Lakes Cider and Perry Competition folks. If you are entering Friday March 25th (tomorrow) will be your very last day to register. Cider can be sent into next week but you MUST REGISTER by tomorrow. > read more
Foggy Ridge Serious Cider - VA Cider
Published on 2011-03-10 10:25:00
These are exciting times for cider, and things are especially exciting in Virginia. Proposed state legislation recently passed that will raise the level of alcohol allowed in ciders from 7 to 10 percent. Early this year they will be growing fr > read more
Orchard Management: Cider Fruit Production - Sat. June 25th, 2011
Published on 2011-03-03 09:28:07
WSU NWREC, 16650 State Route 536,Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Sat. June 25th, 2011; 9:00am - 4:30pmRegistration Fee: $75 per person http://www.agbizcenter.org/node/69 This one day class offers the basics of tree fruit production with emphasis on c > read more
1st Annual Cidermakers Conference 2011, Salem OR - Part 1
Published on 2011-03-02 09:11:29
It is always a great time when you get a bunch of cidermakers together. Two weeks ago was just such an occaision when I attended the 1st Annual Cidermakers Conference in Salem Oregon. "Cidercon" as dub'd by Wandering Aengus founder Nick Gunn, wa > read more
6th Annual 2011 Great Lakes International Cider & Perry Competition - April 1-2, 2011
Published on 2011-02-18 01:36:02
Cidermakers get your entries ready. Its time for the Great Lakes Cider and Perry Association's annual competition. The Great Lakes Cider & Perry Competition is open to both licensed commercial producers and home producers/hobbyists. The categorie > read more
Making Craft Cider: A Ciderist's Guide. A new cidermaking book for your library.
Published on 2011-01-31 08:54:02
Cidermakers, it isn't too early to bone up on cider knowledge for next cidermaking season. Up until recently finding great books on cider and cidermaking in America has been difficult. With the exception of excellent homegrown examples like Ben Watso > read more
Hard cider tasting and 6 course dinner at Spencer’s at the Waterfront. Burlington, Ontario
Published on 2011-01-16 23:42:24
This event notice was passed on to me to share with you all. I sure wish I was closer to Burlington Ontario. Looks like and amazing evening. Hard cider tasting and 6 course dinner at Spencer’s at the Waterfront. Burlington, Ontario Chris Hawor > read more
New Year's Eve part 3. Northwest Cider in the Pacific Time Zone.
Published on 2011-01-01 04:41:13
Northwest Cidermaker Wandering Aengus' Wickson Cider AppearanceColor: StrawClarity: Clear to BrilliantCarbonation: PetilantBrightness: Bright AromaModerate Intensity, Very High Quality Apricots, Honeydew Melon, Jasmine tea, Peachy. TasteA super dry c > read more
New Year's Eve part 2. 10 PM PST - 12 AM CST Aeppeltreow Orchard Oriole Perry
Published on 2011-01-01 01:03:42
Aeppeltreow Winery & Distillery Orchard Oriole Perry I had other ideas in mind for the second of three New Year's tastings... Once I realized Michigan was was in the Eastern Standard Time Zone, Aeppeltreow was a natural choice for our #2. As my o > read more
New Year's Eve with Eve's Cidery and the East Coast. Quick Review
Published on 2010-12-31 23:40:17
Eve's Cidery Autumn's Gold. New Year's Eve 2010-2011 I hatched a little plan to celebrate the New Year with a few of the other North American cidermaking regions. Really it was just a good excuse to drink 3 great ciders... Eve's Cidery in New York is > read more
Uncle John's Fruit House Winery - Seasonal Cider 2008
Published on 2010-12-27 23:51:32
Tweet In Michigan apples and cider are just as serious business as they are in the Northeast or the Northwest. The Michigan cider scene also seems to be vibrant, well organized and also showing signs of growth. Locally they organize the Michigan Ci > read more
16th Annual Franklin County Cider Days 2010 ~ Part 2 of 3.
Published on 2010-12-15 22:08:32
Tweet Back to it.. Franklin County Cider Days Part 2 of 3. The Conversation and Tasting with Leading Cidermakers. The panel, I believe chosen by author Ben Watson was a classic set of cidermaking characters. There are other fine examples, bu > read more
Foggy Ridge Cider Video.
Published on 2010-12-15 15:19:02
Great video on a lovely individual making some really superb ciders. Check out Foggy Ridge Cider. > read more
PNW 621 Hard Cider Production and Orchard Management. Again...
Published on 2010-12-01 19:57:58
Tweet PNW 621 Hard Cider Production and Orchard Management is now up and out and for sale for the bargain price of only $8.00 plus shipping. Hard Cider Production and Orchard Management in the Pacific NorthwestHere is the description: Making hard ci > read more
New OTC Cider Bottle Gallery
Published on 2010-11-27 17:20:57
Tweet I added another section to the Old Time Cider website today... "Cider Gallery". I've been tossing this idea around for some time now and finally got a little bit of time, collected all the images together, sized them, treated, exported, etc an > read more