Podcasts by Hard Core
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.
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Coming Soon From Heritage Radio Network from 2023-12-14T08:13:08.527813
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 deepe...
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A Very American History of Cider from 2023-12-14T08:13:08.522431
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 the slave trade. We’ll break down common na...
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Taste of Place from 2023-12-14T08:13:08.518371
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. We’ll try to answer the question: Can you t...
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Foraging a New Path from 2023-12-14T08:13:08.509429
This week on Hard Core, trek through orchards with us to deepen your knowledge of the impact that farming practices, tourism, policy, and collaboration can have on farms and cidermakers. From fo...
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Storytelling and Selling from 2023-12-14T08:13:08.504274
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 drinkers. We spoke with retailers that are expandin...
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What’s Next for American Craft Cider? from 2023-12-14T08:13:08.499473
For our season finale we’re focusing our attention on what the future holds for cider. We’ll dive into co-ferments, collaborations, and cider culture abroad. We’ll also look to adjacent industri...
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Getting Back To The Land from 2023-12-14T08:13:08.494308
Hard Core is back! The first season of Hard Core came out before the pandemic. While we’re still drinking cider, the world is a very different place. That’s why we’re returning wit...
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Climate, Culture, Co-Ferments from 2022-06-13T17:31:40
As extreme weather events become increasingly common, how will apples fare? Will the taste of cider evolve? We return to the labs at Cornell University to get a crash course from our favorite p...
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America’s First Apple(s) from 2022-05-21T20:15:11
North America was home to apples long before Europeans - or cider - reached its shores. Malus fusca, or the Pacific crabapple, is native to the continent and there’s a rich history and contempor...
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Join us for American Cider: Virtual Book Party&Tasting from 2021-05-12T15:20:07
Heritage Radio Network is teaming up with Angry Orchard to host a virtual event that any listener of Hard Core is sure to love. Join us on May 26th from 7-8pm ET to celebrate the debut of...
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Where the Lab Meets the Orchard from 2019-11-26T21:33:19
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 microscopic organisms affect cider’s taste. T...
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