Fermented Adventure The Podcast

This episode features ⁠Michelle Cudia of Cudia Cocktail Consulting⁠. Michelle started working at Tria Taproom as a bar manager. They were looking to extend their draft cocktail program. At the time she didn't have any experience with craft cocktails. She set out to write the whole plan for the bar. She was able to spread her "cocktail nerdiness" to events and the public. In 2019 Michelle launched Cudia Cocktail Consulting as an official business. She works with weddings, birthday parties, bachelor and bachelorette parties. Just about anything that you can imagine that could enjoy sensational, one of a kind, cocktails that create a memorable event. She's always ready for discussion of cocktails and helping businesses take their program to the next level. Cocktails are meant to be celebratory! www.CudiaCocktails.com - Instagram Highlights From our Conversation: Josh Douglas Widows Peak Distilling Company Ranstead Room Tria Philly The Franklin Mortgage & Investment Company Philadelphia

This episode features ⁠⁠⁠Megan Farley of ⁠⁠⁠Winterset Cidery ⁠. Nick and Niña Williams came as customers. They fell in love with the orchard and thought that it was serendipitous that a Williams Pride apple tree resided there. They set out on their journey and purchased the Cidery in 2019 with no cider making experience. Meghan joined the cidery in April of 2022. She entered with winemaking background. For Meghan, she sees so many possibilities with cider. It's an up and coming industry and she is excited to be a part of it. The orchard sits on 6 acres and produces 30 different apple varietals. They source all of the juice to create their unique ciders that explode with flavor and character. You will want to pick up all of their expressions and enjoy what this little cidery in the heartland of America has to offer. 1638 US-169, Winterset, IA 50273 - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠(515) 493-9756 - www.Wintersetcidery.com - ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ Highlights from our Discussion: Iowa Cidercon Mike Rowe American Cider Association

This episode features ⁠⁠Eleanor Leger of ⁠⁠Eden Ciders ⁠. It was December 2006 when Eleanor and Albert went to Montreal. They tasted ice cider for the first time. Their reaction was that it was amazing. They thought that they could procduce this ice cider in Vermont. The made their first batch in their basement. Six years after making it and selling to to local restaurants they began to explore what has become Eden Cider. In the beginning cider wasn't a thing in the United States. It was considered more of a desert wine. They discovered different apple varietals to make a wider array of ciders. Eleanor and Albert have come a long way from their infancy. Today they produce unique, well crafted ciders that are layered in flavor, depth and character. So, why not cider? Pick up a bottle or can and taste for yourself. 150 Main St, Newport, VT 05855 - ⁠⁠⁠⁠ (802) 334-4241⁠ - www.EdenCiders.com - ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ Highlights from our discussion: Vermont American Cider Association Vermont Cider Association Windf

This episode features ⁠Becky Harris⁠ of ⁠Catoctin Creek Distilling Company ⁠. Becky and Scott founded Catoctin Creek in 2009. At the time there were about 200 distilleries in the United Sates and 6 in Virginia. They began with a vision of making rye whiskey which was "the whiskey" up until prohibition in the Mid-Atlantic States. At Cotoctin they use batch pot still distillation. This is the key to deriving the most flavor from the rye grain. In the beginning it was difficult to get farmers to take a chance on this little craft distillery. Today those farmers are glad that they did. Catoctin produces some of the finest rye whiskey's. Combine that with the delicious cocktails in the tasting room and you have a recipe for continued growth and success. We enjoyed our fascinating conversation about history, the spirits industry and Catoctin Creek Distilling.   120 W Main St, Purcellville, VA 20132 - ⁠(540) 751-8404 - www.CatoctinCreekDistilling.com - ⁠Facebook⁠ Highlights from our discussion: Ever

This episode features Miika Lipiäinen of Kyrö Distillery Company. 5 Friends in a sauna were passing around a bottle of U.S. Rye Whiskey.  They started to ask themselves... "Why isn't anybody making whiskey out of Rye in Finland?"  The idea stuck and they began reaching out to those in the distilling industry to help and to determine if this was a viable concept.  Two and a half years later found them opening Kyrö Distillery Company. Today they see themselves as pioneers in the rye whisky space.  Since opening they have won the best gin for a gin & tonic at the International Wine and Spirits Competition in London.  They're winning hearts, minds and spirit enjoying palates of those that are giving Kyrö a try.  Don't miss the chance to enjoy some of their wonderful gin or whiskys.  As they say in Finland... Kippis! www.KyroDistillery.com - Facebook Highlights from our discussion: International Wine and Spirits Competition Koval Distillery Northeast Barrel Company  Mid-

This episode features Josh Douglas of Widow's Peak Distilling Company. Mike and Mark Ilg were on a ski trip when they devised a plan for a distillery.  Mark had been an avid home brewer for 15 years so the challenge of distilling intrigued him.  2 weeks later, after reading a book, he professed to Mike that he was ready to distill vodka.  They set up shop distilling their spirits in Peach Bottom, PA.   The doors to the cocktail bar and tasting room opened in Ambler, PA in July of 2022.  What you will discover here are spirits layered with flavor and a nuanced sipping experience.  They provide a wide variety of cocktails to highlight they're handcrafted in PA spirits.     10 E Butler Ave, Ambler, PA 19002 - (267) 209-0551 - www.WidowsPeakDistilling.com - Facebook Highlights from our discussion: Sorrentino Pasta and Provisions Michelle Cudia Forrest & Main Painted Stave Distilling Philadelphia Distilling Bees Knees Cocktail MGP Ambler, PA

This episode features K.C. Kulp, Tim Baker and Brandon Wyatt of The Whip Tavern. K.C. lost his job as an IT specialist at a major brokerage firm in NYC in 2003.  He decided to purchase a biker bar and turned it into The Whip Tavern. K.C. always had a desire to be in the restaurant business.  He opened the whip in 2005 and today it is a premier destination restaurant.  A quiet little British style country pub with delicious food and a phenomenal beer and cider selection.  The restaurant serves as much locally sourced food as possible.  The atmosphere, the portions, the flavors, the energy and the amazing service all come together to make The Whip a special Gem.  This should most certainly be on your bucket list to visit again and again and again. 1383 N Chatham Rd, Coatesville, PA 19320 - (610) 383-0600 - www.TheWhipTavern.com - Facebook Highlights from our discussion: Syracuse University Robert Burns Guy Fawkes Day Old Speckled Hen Russian River Brewing Goose Island Brewery The F

This episode features Jay von Czoernig, Rick von Czoernig, Eric von Czoernig and Michael Froelich of von C Brewing Brewing Company. von C got started as a senior project for Jay while he attended North Eastern University.  This is when he wrote the business plan in 1993.  The von Czoernig family history of brewing goes back to 1860.  The lineage reaches back to Christian Schmidt who founded the largest brewery in Philadelphia.  Finally in 2020 they were ready to put that business plan into action.  Today what is retro is cool.  They brew the OG Pils which is their nod to the Schmidt's legacy.   This is what helped to make Schmidt's a household name.  At von C you get to drink brewing history... past , present and future.  We had such an amazing time with the Von C team.  Their story is as captivating as the memorabilia in the brewery.  However, the reason you come is for the incredible beer and lively energy.  Prost!  1210 Stanbridge St Sui

This episode features Laura Fields of The Delaware Valley Fields Foundation. In this episode Laura and I go down a number of whiskey history tangents.  We hope that you enjoy this fascinating journey into some little discussed stories of our past. Highlights From our Conversation: Jefferson's Bourbon Stoll and Wolfe Jack Sullivan Michters Wild Turkey Leopold Brothers Alan Bishop Judson and Moore Whiskey Trust Quantum Spirits Koval Distillery Laird & Company

This episode features our experience at Cidercon 2023 in Chicago.   Sunny Gandara Eleanor Leger Michelle McGrath The following were featured guests: Northeast Barrel Company Peterson Farms Flextank 33 Books Black Diamond Farm Alma Cider Uncle John's Cider Mill Brother Monk Ciderworks Dressler Estate BevFluence Blakes Hard Cider Cider Soms Northwest Cider Association

This episode features Jaime Windon of Lyon Rum. Jaime has a penchant for saying yes to crazy ideas.  On a whim she drove down to Kentucky and bought a 26 galloon still to make rum.  Lyon Rum was embraced by the small town of St. Michaels, MD as the distillery began to take shape and grow.  It's Jaime's love of making things for people and serving them that has helped to make this rum distillery a major success.  They're putting a unique fingerprint on the rum industry by making genuinely flavorful and complex spirits.  605 S Talbot St UNIT 6, St Michaels, MD 21663 - (443) 333-9181- www.LyonRum.com - Facebook Highlights From our Discussion: Tiffani Barriere Amaro Santoni Rise Up Coffee Roasters

This episode features Lyndon Smith of Botanist and Barrel. Lyndon and his wife Amie Fields have an extensive natural wine background.  They also have a wonderful family heritage of being wine producers.  Grandpa Abe even produced bathtub tropical hooch.  A defunct blueberry farm came for sale nearby where Lyndon grew up.  This farm now grows a wide variety of fruits including blueberries, apples, pears, aw well ask botanical.  This is where Botanist and Barrel was born.  They create delicious nuanced natural ciders and wines.    32 Broadway St Suite 110, Asheville NC 28801 - (828) 338-9516- www.BotanistandBarrel.com - Facebook Highlights From our Discussion: Défi Wines Good Food Guild Eda Rhyne DeAngelo Williams Artifact Cider Project Enlightenment Wines Meadery Graft Cidery Crooked Run Fermentation

This episode features Mark Breen-Klein of Independent Spirits Distillery. Kerry, Mark's mother, was trying to decide a business to go into as her children were leaving home to explore their lives.  Without any experience or knowledge the decision was made to start a distillery.  Mark brought his biomedical engineering degree background into the family business.  His attention to detail and a focus on a uniform product takes their spirits to a new level.  There are quite a few expressions to be proud of which are all unique, creative and full of flavor.  These are expressions that pay homage to the local farmers of South Jersey that surround this family craft distillery.   131 Davidson Rd, Woolwich Township, NJ 08085 - (609) 202-5458- www.ISDistillery.com - Facebook Highlights from our discussion: Two Bridges Wine, Beer and Spirits Trail Rabbit Hill Farms Mood's Farm Market Tito's Vodka

This episode features Mike Contreras of 2SP Brewing Company. 2SP was conceived in 2015.  Mike is the director of sales and marketing.  While he was working at Dogfish Head Brewing, the owner of 2 Stones Pub, Mike Stiglitz gave him a call.  He shared that he was thinking about starting a brewery.  He was already filling out his team with Bob Barrar, who at the time was already a highly decorated brewer.  It was an easy decision for Mike to come on board.  The focus has been to build a nice regional brewery that provides local beer for the community that they can be proud of.  Today, 2SP is the 10th largest brewery in PA, providing wonderful, flavourful, complex beer.   120 Concord Rd #101-103, Aston, PA 19014 - (484) 483-7860- www.2SPBrewing.com - Facebook Highlights from our discussion: Dogfish Head Brewery Iron Hill Brewery Rogue Brewery Evolution Craft Brewing Wawa Herman's Coffee Little Goat Coffee Roasting Co. Rebecca Newman Great American Beerfest

We reflect back on an amazing 2022 while sampling Wandering Bard Meadery's Oaked Black Cherry.   Highlights From our Discussion: Bar Convent Brooklyn Cidercon 2022 MeadCon 2022 Duck Butts Meadery

This episode features Amanda Beckwith of Virginia Distillery Company. Dr. George G. Moore was an Irishman who came to the United States in the 1970's.  He loved collecting and drinking single malt whisky's.  In 2011 the dream of a distillery began to become a reality.  In 2013 George's son Gareth took over the reigns when his father passed away.  Today, Virginia Distillery Company has been distilling and aging for over seven years.  Amanda came on board in 2015 to launch the tour and tasting program.  Her knowledge of whisky making quickly grew.  Amanda discovered that she had an amazing ability to  nose and taste whisky.  Today, as master blender, she has taken the lead on their single malt "Courage & Conviction" release.  We got to share Amanda's perspective on the juice that the team is producing.  We have to say that what they are producing is sensational.  Their New American Single Malt is a feast for the senses. 299 Eades Ln, Lovingston, VA

This episode features Tetsuro Mayazaki of Iichiko Shochu. Shochu is the original Japanese craft distilled spirit.  It is more popular than sake and Japanese whisky.  This delicious spirit is a newcomer to the American market.  All of these years it has been unique to Japan and its restaurants.  Iichiko Shochu is distilled from barley.  In 1979 Iichiko was launched.  Today it is the number one consumed shochu in Japan.  After tasting these exceptional expressions we can fully understand why.  We loved learning from Tetsuro about shochu and its origins.   www.iichiko.com - Facebook Highlights from our discussion: Bar Convent Brooklyn Tiffanie Barriere Koji Umami Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits Tales of the Cocktail

This episode features Matt Simon of Good intent Cider. For Adam Redding, cidermaking began as a hobby.  He took cider making classes at Cornell University.  Growing up in Gettysburg, he was exposed to the amazing apples produced in Adams County.  Matt joined Good Intent almost 6 years ago.  He studied food science at Penn State.  Matt reached out to Adam as graduation approached.  Adam shared all his experience and it wasn't long before Matt was putting his own personality into the cider being produced.  Good Intent is producing flavorful and complex cider.  This is a must stop for cider fans and new to be cider lovers.   167 S Potter St, Bellefonte, PA 16823 - (814) 355-1654 - www.GoodintentCider.com - Facebook Highlights from our discussion: Mason Dixon Distillery A. Smith Bowman Distillery Gettysburg, PA Bellefonte, PA  Ciderfest of PA

This episode features Luca Missaglia of Amaro Santoni. Luca is driven by passion.  Amaro Santoni, an Italian Apartivo comes from the heart.  He also has a love of cocktails and brand building.  His focus is to help bartenders get out of their comfort zone.  Luca grew up in Milan. Very early on he discovered that the zest for amaro was in his DNA.  Amaro Santoni is a traditional recipe made by Gabriello Santoni.  It's produced with Rhubarb Root,  Iris Flower and Olive Leaf.  It takes your drinking experience into the third dimension.  If you love amaro, this is a must have on your bar.   www.amarosantoni.com - Facebook Highlights from our discussion: Bar Convent Brooklyn The Art of Shaking Nomad Hotel

This episode features Laura Fields of The Delaware Valley Fields Foundation. Nothing ever stops in farming.  In 2015 they started out with five ounces of Keystone Rosen Rye grain.  Today there are over 400 acres that have been planted.  This project was created for distillers to purchase direct from farmers.  Currently, there are nine farming partners growing the Rosen Rye.  October 28, 2022, Dick Still would have celebrated his 89th birthday.  Dick was a featured guest of the podcast in Episode 14.  Check out that episode for more insight into this Master Distillers experiences.  Laura and I delve into the history of whiskey.  Especially as it relates to rye and Pennsylvanias imprint on this wonderful grain.    Highlights From our Conversation: American Whiskey History Seed Spark Project Michters Dick Stoll Stoll And Wolfe Distillery Penn State Agriculture Dancing Star Farms American Whiskey Convention Moonshiners Liberty Pole Spirits  Dave Pickerel