Redfield Radio: A Cider Podcast: Recent Episodes

Redfield Cider Bar & Bottle Shop

Redfield Radio is a podcast brought to you by the team behind Oakland, California's Redfield Cider Bar & Bottle Shop. On the show, hosts Olivia Maki and Mike Reis discuss all things cider with producer interviews, impassioned rants, and geeky educational deep dives.

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Andrew Byers is Head Cidermaker and Production Manager at Finnriver Farm & Cidery. He's also a really charming guy and a great interview! In this episode, we chat with Andrew about the Finnriver operation and discuss CiderCon.

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Music:
Caribou - Crayons
Erykah Badu - Appletree

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We chat with author Jason Wilson about his new book, The Cider Revival: Dispatches from the Orchard, out now! 

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Music:
Caribou - Crayons
Erykah Badu - Appletree

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We discuss the first months of shop ownership, an exciting panel from CiderCon, and malolactic fermentation.  

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Music:
Caribou - Crayons
Erykah Badu - Appletree

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We discuss the lead-up to the opening of the shop, including the ciders we bought, the employees we hired, and some of the unexpected challenges we faced. Later, we talk hops and what they do (and do not do) in cider. 

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Music:
Caribou - Crayons
Erykah Badu - Appletree

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We discuss some of our recent challenges as we approach the opening of the shop. Later, we dive into some of the decisions we'll be making with regard to what we'll be carrying on our shelves and in our draft lines. Also, cheese. 

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Music:
Caribou - Crayons
Erykah Badu - Appletree

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We weigh the benefits and disadvantages of the 750ml format, shout out a new Washington Post article, and learn about sweating. Plus, a shop update!

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Washington Post Article on the Dryness Scale

Music:
Caribou - Crayons
Do Make Say Think - Don't Let the Blind Go Deaf
Do Make Say Think - Binary Blues
Erykah Badu - Appletree

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We talk with South Hill Cider's Steve Selin about wild apples and all that they can contribute to the world of cider. Also, Olivia and Mike banter about rootstock, Saccharomyces, and a trip to the Finger Lakes and the Hudson Valley.

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Reference Links:

South Hill Cider
Submit your suggestions for the USACM style guide here!

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Music:
Caribou - Crayons
Mac Demarco - Just to Put Me Down
Mac Demarco - I've Been Waiting for Her
Erykah Badu - Appletree

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A conversation with the USACM's Michelle McGrath about terminology, cider styles, and rosé ciders. Also, the location of CiderCon 2020 REVEALED! 

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USACM
Baby Redfields!

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We struggle with how to talk about dryness, discuss why some cider has bubbles and some doesn't, and gush about the elegance of the méthode champenoise.

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https://ciderinlove.com/

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We discuss the importance of cider styles and developing a language for cider that makes sense. Also, what the heck is ice cider?

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USACM Cider Styles

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An introductory episode in which Mike and Olivia talk about their personal cider epiphanies, the meaning of "craft," and the delight of bud break.

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Reference Links:
MALUS Zine

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