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Disgust [woman] (Tom Oliver from Oliver's Cider, Sxollie Tasting) Nov 01, 2020

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Join hosts Gabe Cook, Grant Hutchison and Martyn Goodwin-Sharman as they check you into the world of all things cider!
Episode Quote: “Can you tell me if my cyder ys cyld or fyzzy?” - Martyn Goodwin-Sharman
In the news, Grant kicks off things with a deep dive into excess apples and the pandemic’s effect on fruit growers, before Gabe brings in the launch of a $500,000 US study into the language of cider (or cyder)! And finally, Grant is hosting a cider music evening as part of the Salford Virtual Beer Festival happening on the 14th November 2020. Hosted by The Lady Sybil, featuring some wonderful cyders to drink with a live sync up.
This week’s interview is with the legend himself; Tom Oliver of Herefordshire. One of the greatest cider makers of all time, and often cited as an inspiration by the current crop of makers, the awards he’s won over the years speak for themselves! The guys discuss the individual apple and pear varieties, and how the selection comes together in the blend for the perfect drink. Breaking down the apples to their basic categories, Tom explains his process, what varieties he uses and where he sources them, including his cough on January the 2nd and his irritable bowels.
Gabe then goes head-to-head with Tom in a new segment called Pomme or Band?? Play along at home in a lonely drinking game, or listen to the bands after you’ve checked out of the hotel!
The guys then sample Sxollie’s Golden Delicious. A South African cider that packs all the character of the Golden Delicious into a 330ml bottle, listen in to hear what the guys think of this little hustler!
Finally, they go through the listener’s questions, featuring the difference between fine and bog-standard cider and how far dry cider can go.
You can follow us on Instagram or Twitter and send your questions for the “experts” there.
Other Links:
Gabe wrote a book: Ciderology
Grant has a cider business: Re:Stalk
Martyn loves to talk about cider: CiderShit
The Rest of The Team:
Executive Producer: Scott Riggs
Editor: Scott Riggs
Music: Billy Kennedy
Token American: Scott Riggs
Connect:
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Twitter: NeutralCiderPod
Website: http://www.neutralciderhotel.com

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Gabe is a cider expert: The Ciderologist / Substack
Grant owns a cider shop: Aeble Cider Shop
Martyn loves to write about cider: CiderShit

Executive Producer/Editor: Scott Riggs
Music: Billy Kennedy
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My Sister Works At Wickes (Ryan Sealy from Calendonian Cider Company, Pilton Cider Tasting) Oct 25, 2020

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Join hosts, Gabe Cook, Grant Hutchison and Martyn Goodwin-Sharman as they make room for all the pressing issues in the world of cider!
Quote of the episode: “We’re a serious podcast as well as a stupid one.” - Grant Hutchison
The boys ramble through book plugs, holiday drinks in the Cornish sun and Scotland’s social problems, with a surprise appearance from everyone’s favourite murderous movie villain, Buffalo Bill.
In the news, Gabe kicks things off with The International Cider Challenge, and the boys give a peek behind the curtain for what it's like to judge at a cider contest. Finally, Grant clears Rodger Wilkins’ name after a picture mixup in an American race row!
This week’s interview is with Ryan Sealy of the Caledonian Cider Company. One of Scotland’s finest cider makers, the guys discuss everything from the identity of Scotland’s cider, his peculiar diet, blending cider and his sister’s job at Wickes. Spot the appearance of the first magical Chimera in the interview, before it leaves!
New addition to the drinking game. In previous episodes we were taking drinks for book plugs and horse of knowledge sightings. In this episode, drink every time you hear the words “leaf” or “leaves.” Staff will pick you up off the floor when it’s over!
The guys then sample Pilton Cider’s In Touch, Martyn’s guest blend at the Somerset cider maker’s site in collaboration with Dunleavy Wines. It was released as a part of South West Cider Week, with a unique unveiling featuring a poem from Cidershit.
Finally, they answer the burning questions of their twos of listeners, giving their informed opinions and wild guesses, depending on the mood! Featuring all the faults of cider and their go to picks for the start of a drinker’s journey. You can follow us on Instagram or Twitter and send your questions for the “experts” there.
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Other Links:
Gabe wrote a book: Ciderology
Grant has a cider business: Re:Stalk
Martyn loves to talk about cider: CiderShit
The Rest of The Team:
Executive Producer: Scott Riggs
Editor: Scott Riggs
Music: Billy Kennedy
Token American: Scott Riggs
Connect:
Instagram: NeutralCiderHotel
Twitter: NeutralCiderPod
Website: http://www.neutralciderhotel.com

Hit Things With Sticks (James and Susanna Forbes from Little Pomona, Anxo Cider Tasting) Oct 18, 2020

Show notes

Welcome to the very first episode of the Neutral Cider Hotel podcast. Our hosts, Gabe Cook, Grant Hutchison and Martyn Goodwin-Sharman will be checking you in and unpacking all things cider!
If you are looking for a new drinking game, take a drink every time Gabe plugs his book. You might not make it until the end of the show.
After a quick intro to the boys, they’ll dive into the news where they cover the Discover Cider campaign, Grant talks about a new Swedish organic cider he recently tried called Brutes, Martyn gives a quick review of a few ciders from his recent Pommelier Fine Cider Club delivery and Gabe talks about a new Danish cider he’s enjoying from Cold Hand Winery called Malus X Feminam.
The first appearance of the “Horse of Knowledge” happens in this episode. Add that to your drinking game with book plugs for a real fun time.
Our interview this week has James and Susanna Forbes of Little Pomona join the show, talking through their cider process, methods and experiments, their links to Herefordshire and the values of cider.
The guys then sample and give an in-depth, on-the-spot review of Cidre Blanc from Anxo, an urban cider maker based in Washington, DC in the US whose clean, dry ciders are now finally available in the UK.
They then wrap up the show with listener’s questions, sometimes, but not often about cider. If you want to ask the “experts” a question, follow us on Instagram or Twitter and send them there.
Other Links:
Gabe wrote a book: Ciderology
Grant has a cider business: Re:Stalk
Martyn loves to talk about cider: CiderShit
The Rest of The Team:
Executive Producer: Scott Riggs
Editor: Scott Riggs
Music: Billy Kennedy
Graphic Design: Chris Armes
Token American: Scott Riggs
Connect:
Instagram: NeutralCiderHotel
Twitter: NeutralCiderPod
Website: http://www.neutralciderhotel.com

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