Welcome to Season 11 of Cider Chat.
After 500 episodes exploring how cider is made, Episode 501 brings it back to the glass—how to taste cider in a way that actually feels natural.
No jargon. No pressure. Just a simple, sensory approach:
Includes a quick mention of Great Lakes International Cider and Perry Competition and why judging is very different from everyday drinking.
00:00 Pommeau Snowy Epiphany
01:26 Stop Overexplaining Cider
02:59 Taste With Feelings
04:05 Season 11 Kickoff
04:34 Tours And Community News
05:52 Glintcap And Judging
09:38 Pour A Glass Together
10:13 Aroma First Impressions
11:58 Look And Notice
13:34 First Sip Reaction
14:07 Structure And Mouthfeel
15:59 Memories Around The World
18:49 Finish And Another Sip
20:30 Buy A Second Bottle
22:32 Final Sip And Wrap
24:03 Strange Apples Outro
Find the full show notes for Episode 501 at CiderChat.com
Direct Link at: https://ciderchat.com/podcast/501-how-to-taste-cider/
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