Hard Core
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Hard Core is a new series from Heritage Radio Network taking a close look at the rebirth of American cider! Over the course of six episodes we’ll break through folksy stereotypes to gain a deeper understanding of where the cider industry began and where it’s headed. Hear from orchardists, cider makers, policy experts and academics to learn about everything from the science of fermentation, to the magic of terroir, and the challenges of breaking into the beverage market.

Storytelling and Selling

In this episode we visited our favorite bars, wine shops, and cider festivals to explore the many ways the industry is reaching out to curious drinker...
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Foraging a New Path

This week on Hard Core, trek through orchards with us to deepen your knowledge of the impact that farming practices, tourism, policy, and collaboratio...
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Where the Lab Meets the Orchard

In this episode, we’re looking at the science behind cider making and apple growing. We start with a chemistry lesson on fermentation and assess how m...
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Taste of Place

In this episode, you will be transported to the Finger Lakes region of New York State to hear from many of the makers leading America’s cider revival....
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A Very American History of Cider

Cider has been a part of American history since the first colonists hit our shores. But while apples took root on this newly claimed continent, so did...
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