Hello Cider, Can I Call You George? (George Poole aka Cider George, Cider Branding Design Discussion)

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In this insightful episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Jay Crone, Managing Director and Venture Capitalist at Deloitte Ventures, to explore the firm’s strategic approach to corporate venture capital. Jay shares Deloitte Ventures’ investment thesis, focusing on supporting innovative Canadian startups at Series A and B stages across key sectors like cybersecurity, climate tech, fintech, future of work, health tech, and AI. Listeners will gain an inside look at how Deloitte leverages its vast network of 1,500 partners and 15,000 employees to source deals and add value beyond capital by helping startups navigate Deloitte’s complex ecosystem and access enterprise clients. Jay also discusses his diverse career journey—from government and investment banking to entrepreneurship and corporate VC—and how those experiences shape his investment philosophy. The episode delves into Deloitte’s due diligence process, the importance of founder relationships, and the firm’s strategic role as a co-investor. Jay highlights emerging trends, particularly the promise of vertical AI tailored to industry-specific needs, and shares his bullish outlook on fintech innovations like stablecoins and cross-border payments. He offers candid advice for entrepreneurs on risk-taking and aligning business vision with funding goals. This episode is a must-listen for founders, investors, and anyone interested in the evolving landscape of corporate venture capital and innovation in Canada. Learn more about Jay's work at https://www.deloitte.com/ca/en/services/program/ventures.html Connect with Jay on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaycrone/ Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply at https://finstratmgmt.com/innovators-investors-podcast/ Want to learn more about Kristian Marquez's work? Check out his website at https://finstratmgmt.com…

4 years ago 1:14:45

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Join hosts Gabe Cook, _____ __________ and Martyn Goodwin-Sharman as they all turn up and record another episode of the Neutral Cider Hotel!

First, Gabe went filming for CAMRA, Martyn released his rarely name-checked In Touch 2 with Pilton, and Grant? Well... you’ll hear!

This week’s guest is one of the bright young talents of British Cider advocacy. Only a year out of University where he studied Graphic Design, Cider George has already worked for the likes of Crafty Nectar, Nightingale Cider and the Discover Cider Campaign. Sitting alongside a day job in a design agency, this cider fanatic blogs, judges and has co-founded the brand new Bristol Cider Club!

The guys chat about everything branding; Fred Durst’s facial hair, feeling bad for the aliens on the can, scary dogs on the bottle, synonymous triangles, a knock about previous guests, peacocks, moustaches and the problem with Yokels! The tasting is varied, covering a lot of ground, from The Newt’s 2018 Dry Cyder, ‘Cider?’ vs OLICID, and the classic branding of Heck’s and Dunkerton’s, this is one that’s a lot up front, with the contents to back it up.

Finally, it’s back to the listener responses, as Martyn throws out a question; what are your favourite ciders for branding? Featuring Gabe’s history lesson on ci

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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

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Neutral Cider Hotel

Hello Cider, Can I Call You George? (George Poole aka Cider George, Cider Branding Design Discussion)

Neutral Cider Hotel

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MP3•Episode home

Join hosts Gabe Cook, _____ __________ and Martyn Goodwin-Sharman as they all turn up and record another episode of the Neutral Cider Hotel!

First, Gabe went filming for CAMRA, Martyn released his rarely name-checked In Touch 2 with Pilton, and Grant? Well... you’ll hear!

Finally, it’s back to the listener responses, as Martyn throws out a question; what are your favourite ciders for branding? Featuring Gabe’s history lesson on ci

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Laxative-Soaked Baton (Christine Walter from Bauman’s Cider) 1:55:46

33 weeks ago1:55:46

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This just in! Hot off the press, it's Gabe Cook, Martyn Goodwin-Sharman, Grant Hutchison and Producer Scott, with the current news, absolutely up-to-date. Gabe starts off with literally nothing, before a miniature railway saves the conversation. Martyn brings up Gabe’s historic substack about a magical pear tree , taking the boys down fire blight avenue, before cracking a bottle of something fitting . Scott has had a quiet time in the States, but introduces the boys to an up-and-coming indie artist , and Grant keeps things light and cheery. In the news, Martyn reflects on the end of Good Beer Hunting, Gabe brings the dour news of Ermine Moth and its effect on this year’s harvest for makers like Burrow Hill. Then, the guys speak with quite possibly the best cider maker in the US right now, with her company winning award after award. In the last 6 months, she has won Best Dry Tannic cider at both the International Cider Awards and at GLINTCAP and also picked Best in Show at North West Cider Cup. It’s Christine Walter of Bauman’s Cider ! The guys chat about everything, from trips to the UK muling dirty British things, to the new Bauman’s tap room through to meeting Tom Oliver for the first time and the bloodlust of the American palate for local pineapples. Whilst they talk, they crack Bauman’s wonderful single variety of Kingston Black, but don’t take my word for it, for I am just AI generated text. Finally, wrapping things up is a quiz game from Grant, which we’re sure isn’t a plug for his shop Aeble. And with that, the hotel closes for another week, but fear not as more episodes and guests are coming to the Neutral Cider Hotel! Episode Sponsor: Press Then Pr THE TEAM 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 CONNECT Instagram: NeutralCiderHotel Facebook: NeutralCiderHotel Threads: NeutralCiderHotel Bluesky: NeutralCiderHotel YouTube: NeutralCiderHotel Linktree: NeutralCiderHotel Listen and share episodes on our website: https://www.neutralciderhotel.com Leave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/neutralciderhotel Join the conversation: https://www.reddit.com/r/NeutralCiderHotel/ ...…

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Mainly Bothering Sheep (Sam Robinson and Steffan Smith of Seidir Tydecho) 2:12:30

38 weeks ago2:12:30

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This just in! Hot off the press, its Gabe Cook , Martyn Goodwin-Sharman , Grant Hutchison and Producer Scott , with the current news, absolutely up to date. First off, Gabe brings us back to the UK election results, at the beginning of July, which brings the guys nicely onto a deep, insightful study of everyone’s favourite subject, TAX. Martyn brags about running, and videos from the wonderful Lally Macbeth at The Folk Archive . And more breaking news on this cider podcast, as Grant brings the guys together to congratulate Albert Johnson on the birth of his first child. And finally, Producer Scott is preparing for a hike and has to go on a quest beforehand… Even more breaking news in this episode, is the Bristol Cider Salon , as Gabe becomes the roving reporter for the show, with interviews aplenty from the UK’s premiere fine cider event. And then it’s onto the interview! The guys say Croeso i ddangos to Sam Robinson and Steffan Smith of Seidir Tydecho ! This duo have combined passion for Welsh culture, language and storytelling with a desire to celebrate the produce of the land that surrounds them in the beauty of mid-Wales. The guys chat everything, from Troggy’s conservatory to honey trails, bothering sheep, second second homes and a certain company killing children. Whilst breaking the news in, the guys drink the brand new C’lanme 2022 , which is available now! Finally, wrapping things up is a game from Martyn, which we’re sure we’ve already played, but doesn’t make it any less new and current! And with that, the hotel closes for another week. Please do check out the socials, and send us your messages to have your say in where the guys go next, what happens in the future, and just let us know how you’re doing! And get ready for our next guest at the Neutral Cider Hotel! THE TEAM 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 CONNECT Instagram: NeutralCiderHotel Facebook: NeutralCiderHotel Threads: NeutralCiderHotel Bluesky: NeutralCiderHotel YouTube: NeutralCiderHotel Linktree: NeutralCiderHotel Listen and share episodes on our website: https://www.neutralciderhotel.com Leave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/neutralciderhotel Join the conversation: https://www.reddit.com/r/NeutralCiderHotel/ ...…

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A Tribute To Susanna Forbes of Little Pomona 1:52:21

44 weeks ago1:52:21

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Join Gabe Cook , Martyn Goodwin-Sharman , Grant Hutchison and Producer Scott , for this special episode of the Neutral Cider Hotel, a tribute to Susanna Forbes of Little Pomona. A dear friend of the pod, Susanna Forbes, recently passed away. Susanna was one half of the legendary Little Pomona Orchard & Cidery , alongside her wonderful husband, James. Our hearts, like all who knew her, are broken, and we send our love to James during this difficult time. In our grief, we wanted to pay tribute to Susanna and hear her charm wit and laughter once more. So, we compiled all three appearances that Susanna and James made on the podcast and put them together in this special episode. We’ll start the show by sharing our thoughts on Susanna and what a legend she is. Then we dive into the interviews. The first interview is from August 2023, when Producer Scott traveled to Herefordshire for Gabe’s wedding celebration and spent a day eating, drinking, bottling, and catching up with Susanna and James. After that, we go back to their second appearance on the pod in March 2021, when Susanna and James brought several ciders for us to taste, along with their assistant cider maker, Blair. Finally, you’ll hear our very first interview from our very first episode of the Neutral Cider Hotel way back in October 2020. The audio quality for the guys is poor because they had some recording issues (and Producer Scott still loses sleep over it), but James and Susanna’s audio sounds fantastic, and that’s what really matters. We hope you enjoy these conversations as much as we do, and thanks, as always, for listening and supporting the podcast. Susanna - We miss you, we love you and the world feels a bit emptier without you. Wassail ❤️ THE TEAM 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 CONNECT Instagram: NeutralCiderHotel Facebook: NeutralCiderHotel Threads: NeutralCiderHotel Bluesky: NeutralCiderHotel YouTube: NeutralCiderHotel Linktree: NeutralCiderHotel Listen and share episodes on our website: https://www.neutralciderhotel.com Leave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/neutralciderhotel Join the conversation: https://www.reddit.com/r/NeutralCiderHotel/ ...…

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Fingal’s Horticultural Society Diss Track (Ed Byrne, Rull Orchard Tasting) 1:48:44

46 weeks ago1:48:44

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Καλωσορίσατε στο ουδέτερο ξενοδοχείο μηλίτη! Join Gabe Cook , Martyn Goodwin-Sharman , Grant Hutchison and Producer Scott , for this week’s booking, in a layover from Greece. The guys chat holiday and work for Gabe, the now-not-so-new release of In Touch IV for Martyn, tickets to the hottest show in town for Grant, and a training montage from the 80’s for backpacking with Scott. Then it's the news, with the slow moving cogs of the local cider industry on full show, with the guys discussing the recent grubbing of 300 acres of orchard by the company Heineken. Having a surprisingly balanced look at the situation, the hoteliers give their hot takes on the subject, before this week's big interview. The first celebrity cider maker, the artist formerly known for Mock the Week is the one and only Ed Byrne ! Fresh on tour with his new show: Tragedy Plus Time , Ed discusses everything with the guys. From horticulture to brotherhood, second place apples to beautiful people exclusives, its a laugh chatting to a comedian in incredible physical shape. The guys chat and drink, and this week it's Starligh t by the wonderful Rull Orchard . Finally, the guys have heard the hotel guest complaints, and are responding to the backed up pipe running through the hotel. Busting open with messages throughout the years, the speakpipe is back, and this time with some very lovely notes. And with that, the hotel closes for another week. Please do check out the socials, and send us your messages to have your say in where the guys go next, what happens in the future, and just let us know how you’re doing! And get ready for our next guest at the Neutral Cider Hotel! THE TEAM 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 CONNECT Instagram: NeutralCiderHotel Facebook: NeutralCiderHotel Threads: NeutralCiderHotel Bluesky: NeutralCiderHotel YouTube: NeutralCiderHotel Linktree: NeutralCiderHotel Listen and share episodes on our website: https://www.neutralciderhotel.com Leave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/neutralciderhotel Join the conversation: https://www.reddit.com/r/NeutralCiderHotel/ ...…

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The Boys Are Back (And Rustier Than Ever) 1:27:23

1 year ago1:27:23

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Join Gabe Cook , Martyn Goodwin-Sharman , Grant Hutchison and Producer Scott Riggs at the Neutral Cider Hotel! The lads warm up for another victory lap around the specialist drink podcast circuit, regale of fatherhood, and lament using their mum’s dialup! The guys select a drink that represents their last year, with Martyn selecting Wilding Cider ’s Dabinett & Foxwhelp , Grant carefully opening Oliver ’s Gold Rush 10 , Gabe brings New Zealand’s finest to the table with Peckham ’s Apple , and finally Scott cracks a blast from the past with Oliver’s Bottle Conditioned 2018 . The guys diverge from tradition and plug a different book, Perry : A Drinker’s Guide by fellow podcaster Adam Wells . There’s tour discussions with The Twilight Sad and The Cure , the wonderful Cidercon and a conversation with Minnesota natives , an old friend and some new enemies. Producer Scott shares a tale of the tooth and some sad news about an old friend . Then, the guys close out the show by playing a little quiz that Gabe created. It's more of a slog, but feel free to scream out your answers at home! And with that, the hotel closes for a THE TEAM 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 CONNECT Instagram: NeutralCiderHotel Facebook: NeutralCiderHotel Threads: NeutralCiderHotel Bluesky: NeutralCiderHotel YouTube: NeutralCiderHotel Linktree: NeutralCiderHotel Listen and share episodes on our website: https://www.neutralciderhotel.com Leave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/neutralciderhotel Join the conversation: https://www.reddit.com/r/NeutralCiderHotel/ ...…

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The World Needs To Hear The Voices Of Three White Guys (Checking In With Martyn Goodwin-Sharman) 34:19

2 years ago34:19

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Join Producer Scott as he chats with NCH Host Martyn Goodwin-Sharman on this special episode of the Neutral Cider Hotel podcast! For the fifth and final stop on his 2023 UK tour, Producer Scott traveled from London back to Bristol where it all began. Sitting down with the podcast host that induced the most side-splitting laughter...The guy that told Rainn Wilson to fuck off within five minutes of their interview with him...A man with a heart of gold and the hardest working man in cider, Mr. Martyn Goodwin-Sharman. They started out by discussing what Martyn has been up to over the past year, why his popular Cidershit Instagram account is so quiet lately, what has motivated him to be so damn fit and what's this impending baby news we've been hearing so much about. They also talked about how Martyn's views on cider have changed, his outlook on fatherhood and what the Neutral Cider Hotel means to him. And for this final episode, it was fucking fantastic chatting and laughing with Martyn, a genuinely funny and good human. So, here we are. The final episode of this little mini-series checking in with the guys and a couple of cider makers we love. We really hope you've enjoyed these conversations as much we enjoyed making them. And a heartfelt thank you from all of us at the Neutral Cider Hotel for supporting us for all of these years. We are truly humbled and grateful that you listened, wrote us, left voicemails and just always gave us the motivation to carry on. And, we will carry on. Please feel free to reach out to us on social media, leave us a voicemail or send us a note. We read them all and really appreciate each and every person that listens. Also, do check out the other conversations from this trip in the podcast feed or any other episodes you've missed. Thanks again for listening to the Neutral Cider Hotel podcast! The Team: Gabe is a cider expert: The Ciderologist Grant has two cider businesses: Re:Stalk and Aeble Cider Shop Martyn loves to write about cider: CiderShit Executive Producer/Editor: THE TEAM 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 CONNECT Instagram: NeutralCiderHotel Facebook: NeutralCiderHotel Threads: NeutralCiderHotel Bluesky: NeutralCiderHotel YouTube: NeutralCiderHotel Linktree: NeutralCiderHotel Listen and share episodes on our website: https://www.neutralciderhotel.com Leave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/neutralciderhotel Join the conversation: https://www.reddit.com/r/NeutralCiderHotel/ ...…

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I Apologize For The Frequent Squeals (Checking In With Grant Hutchison) 37:08

2 years ago37:08

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Join Producer Scott as he chats with drummer and NCH Host Grant Hutchison on this special episode of the Neutral Cider Hotel podcast! Stop #4 on his trip through the UK finds Producer Scott heading north...to the coastal town of Anstruther in Scotland to spend some time with a cider rockstar and literal rockstar as well as a cider shop owner, Grant Hutchison. Over the adorable squeals of his baby daughter Wren, Grant and Producer Scott got right into a proper chat and spoke about how he's been getting on for the past year. They also talked music and Grant's feelings about getting back into it after Frightened Rabbit ended. You see, last year Grant joined this Scottish band called The Twilight Sad as their drummer and soon after joining, they went on a massive worldwide tour opening for a little band called The Cure !!! So, it was really interesting to hear how that came about. They also talked about his ambitions to expand cider in Northern Scotland, an exciting bit of news about his legendary cider shop Aeble , and his aspirations for the future of the Neutral Cider Hotel. It was so nice hearing two longtime friends (and a wee baby) have a proper catch-up. We hope you enjoy the conversation as much as they did. Please do check out the other conversations from this trip in the podcast feed or any other episodes you've missed. Our socials are a great place to stay connected with us (links below), or send us your voice messages and let us know how you’re doing! Thanks for listening to the Neutral Cider Hotel podcast! The Team: Gabe is a cider expert: The Ciderologist Grant has two cider businesses: Re:Stalk and Aeble Cider Shop Martyn loves to write about cider: CiderShit Executive Producer/Editor: Scott Riggs The Rest of The Team: Music: Billy Kennedy Connect: Instagram: NeutralCiderHotel Facebook: THE TEAM 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 CONNECT Instagram: NeutralCiderHotel Facebook: NeutralCiderHotel Threads: NeutralCiderHotel Bluesky: NeutralCiderHotel YouTube: NeutralCiderHotel Linktree: NeutralCiderHotel Listen and share episodes on our website: https://www.neutralciderhotel.com Leave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/neutralciderhotel Join the conversation: https://www.reddit.com/r/NeutralCiderHotel/ ...…

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He Was Literally Crying In The Wilderness (Checking In With Tom Oliver of Oliver's Cider) 38:26

2 years ago38:26

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Join Producer Scott as he chats with Tom Oliver of Oliver's Cider & Perry Company on this special episode of the Neutral Cider Hotel podcast! The third stop on his trip through the English countryside finds Producer Scott still wandering about in Herefordshire, but this time with Tom Oliver at his cidery and farm. The conversation delves into what sets Oliver's Cider and Perry apart from the rest, the challenges of the new UK cider tax scheme and Tom's perspective on the biggest challenges facing cider today. They also explore Tom's passion for music and his long tenure as a tour manager and sound mixer for loads of popular bands including The Proclaimers , Everything But The Girl , Van Morrison and so many more. Finally, Tom explains his love for American Football and his favorite team, the Pittsburgh Steelers . It's a fascinating conversation with a brilliant man that we hope you enjoy. Please do check out the other conversations from this trip in the podcast feed or any other episodes you've missed. Our socials are a great place to stay connected with us (links below), or send us your voice messages and let us know how you’re doing! Thanks for listening to the Neutral Cider Hotel podcast! The Team: Gabe is a cider expert: The Ciderologist Grant has two cider businesses: Re:Stalk and Aeble Cider Shop Martyn loves to write about cider: CiderShit Executive Producer/Editor: Scott Riggs The Rest of The Team: Music: Billy Kennedy Connect: Instagram: NeutralCiderHotel Facebook: NeutralCiderHotel Threads: NeutralCiderHotel Twitter: NeutralCiderPod THE TEAM 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 CONNECT Instagram: NeutralCiderHotel Facebook: NeutralCiderHotel Threads: NeutralCiderHotel Bluesky: NeutralCiderHotel YouTube: NeutralCiderHotel Linktree: NeutralCiderHotel Listen and share episodes on our website: https://www.neutralciderhotel.com Leave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/neutralciderhotel Join the conversation: https://www.reddit.com/r/NeutralCiderHotel/ ...…

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You Have A Wine Brain (Checking In With James and Susanna of Little Pomona) 18:59

2 years ago18:59

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Join Producer Scott as he chats with James and Susanna Forbes of Little Pomona Orchard and Cidery on this special episode of the Neutral Cider Hotel podcast! The second stop on his trip through England finds Producer Scott in Herefordshire where he spent the day with James and Susanna at their cidery, in their orchards and sampling as much as of their cider as he could. Their discussion includes what they've created over the last year, what their working on this year, some exciting new products outside of cider they are working on (including vinegar!) and what they see on the horizon for their business and cider in general. Some things of note in the episode: Scott's new favorite cider: Little Pomona's To Boldly Go Website to find English ciders in the US: https://store.anxodc.com/ship-anxo-imports We hope you enjoy these special check-in episodes and we definitely plan to get things going again as soon as we can. Until then, please do check out our socials, and send us your messages to have your say in where the guys go next, what happens in the future, and just let us know how you’re doing! Thanks for listening to the Neutral Cider Hotel podcast! The Team: Gabe is a cider expert: The Ciderologist Grant has two cider businesses: Re:Stalk and Aeble Cider Shop Martyn loves to write about cider: CiderShit Executive Producer/Editor: Scott Riggs The Rest of The Team: Music: Billy Kennedy Connect: Instagram: NeutralCiderHotel Facebook: NeutralCiderHotel Threads: NeutralCiderHotel Twitter: NeutralCiderPod YouTube: THE TEAM 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 CONNECT Instagram: NeutralCiderHotel Facebook: NeutralCiderHotel Threads: NeutralCiderHotel Bluesky: NeutralCiderHotel YouTube: NeutralCiderHotel Linktree: NeutralCiderHotel Listen and share episodes on our website: https://www.neutralciderhotel.com Leave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/neutralciderhotel Join the conversation: https://www.reddit.com/r/NeutralCiderHotel/ ...…

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Zoom Takes Off 6 Inches (Checking In With Gabe Cook) 39:37

2 years ago39:37

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Join Producer Scott as he chats with The Ciderologist and NCH host Gabe Cook on this special episode of the Neutral Cider Hotel podcast! Producer Scott recently traveled to England to celebrate Gabe's marriage and while he was there in the English countryside, he cracked out his recording equipment to see what Gabe has been up to since the podcast went on hiatus. Their discussion includes what Gabe's doing now, some ciders he's been enjoying over the past year, his view on where the cider industry is today, what it's like being a father and the future of the NCH podcast. There will be five of these episodes (one new one each day of the week for the week of 18 September 2023) including: Tuesday - James and Susanna from Little Pomona Wednesday - Tom Oliver of Oliver's Cider Thursday - Grant Hutchison Friday - Martyn Goodwyn Sharman We hope you enjoy these special check-in episodes and we definitely plan to get things going again as soon as we can. Until then, please do check out our socials, and send us your messages to have your say in where the guys go next, what happens in the future, and just let us know how you’re doing! Thanks for listening to the Neutral Cider Hotel podcast! The Team: Gabe is a cider expert: The Ciderologist Grant has two cider businesses: Re:Stalk and Aeble Cider Shop Martyn loves to write about cider: CiderShit Executive Producer/Editor: Scott Riggs The Rest of The Team: Music: Billy Kennedy Connect: Instagram: NeutralCiderHotel Facebook: NeutralCiderHotel Threads: NeutralCiderHotel Twitter: NeutralCiderPod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBW THE TEAM 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 CONNECT Instagram: NeutralCiderHotel Facebook: NeutralCiderHotel Threads: NeutralCiderHotel Bluesky: NeutralCiderHotel YouTube: NeutralCiderHotel Linktree: NeutralCiderHotel Listen and share episodes on our website: https://www.neutralciderhotel.com Leave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/neutralciderhotel Join the conversation: https://www.reddit.com/r/NeutralCiderHotel/ ...…

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Where Are Your Dungarees? (Nat West from Rev Nat's Hard Cider) 1:49:20

3 years ago1:49:20

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Join hosts Gabe Cook , Martyn Goodwin-Sharman , Grant Hutchison and Producer Scott as they drink dentist cider in the Neutral Cider Hotel! Firstly, congratulations are due for our very own Gabe, as he’s soon to be a dad, don’t worry we’ll make a new bell noise for his latest release, the guys unpack their suitcases with a lot of travels, and someone has had a pesky bout of something wicked… The guys also have a little voice note thanks to the beautiful Producer Scott, and it definitely caps off the first part, before it's off to the news! Gabe details the hot news, with the Cider Salon first up! With heaps of makers, great liquids and a whole host of fringe events, it's sure to be the highlight of the cider calendar for sure! Gabe brags about his new best friend James Acaster , before the guys chat World Cider Day . Martyn shares the good news in London with The London Cider House and Scott announces we've passed the 50 episode mark. Then it's onto this week’s interview, who happens to be the founder of one of the USA’s most pioneering modern cider makers. A self proclaimed die hard craft beer revolutionary, this Portland-based cider maker pushes the boundaries of flavour and process to make the most unusual ciders that (apparently) no one else will make! And if you’re really lucky, he might even officiate your wedding. Checking in to the Neutral Cider Hotel, it’s Nat West from Reverend Nat’s Cider ! The guys chat about everything, including the honeymoon suite, starting making cider, the ciders no one else will make, standing up for flavour and fermenting meat in your drinks! It’s a full on chat with a lot of flavour, even if it isn’t right up Grant’s street! Then, the guys close out the show by playing a little game that Gabe created. Its less of a game and more a random stab at a list, and if that doesn’t excite you, you might be a young conservative! And with that, the hotel closes for another month. Please do THE TEAM 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 CONNECT Instagram: NeutralCiderHotel Facebook: NeutralCiderHotel Threads: NeutralCiderHotel Bluesky: NeutralCiderHotel YouTube: NeutralCiderHotel Linktree: NeutralCiderHotel Listen and share episodes on our website: https://www.neutralciderhotel.com Leave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/neutralciderhotel Join the conversation: https://www.reddit.com/r/NeutralCiderHotel/ ...…

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May The 4th Be With You (Tom and Lydia from Artistraw Cider) 1:54:09

3 years ago1:54:09

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Join hosts Gabe Cook , Martyn Goodwin-Sharman , Grant Hutchison and Producer Scott as as they do a deep dive on Star Wars in the Neutral Cider Hotel! Grant Hutchison is back on the podcast explaining why he missed the previous episode’s recording. Gabe lets the guys know that he’s recently won CAMRA’s Campaigner of the Year Award and we’re all so proud of him and his relentless cider (and self) promotion. Finally, Martyn shares a wonderful story of drinking culture in the UK and a night of fun capped off with a vomit shower. Then, it’s onto the news where Gabe details a new release from Strongbow that’s edging into the Hard Seltzer world with their new Dark Fruit Ultra. There’s also a discussion of some of the big cider competitions that are back on this year including GLINTCAP , Hereford Cider Museum and Royal Bath and West Show . Grant reveals that his cider shop (Aeble) has launched a new cider subscription service offering high quality ciders for subscribers throughout the UK. Finally, Gabe and the guys raise a glass to Gabe’s former boss Alex Peckham from Peckham’s Cider in New Zealand as Alex recently passed away from illness. Cheers to you, Alex. RIP. Then it's onto this week’s interview and, as Producer Scott likes to say, it’s a doozy! This week, the guys invite onto the show a couple of committed environmentalists and permaculture practitioners that apply strong sustainable credentials to their cider making. The result is a spectacular range of delicious ciders that we can’t stop talking about. Checking into the hotel is Lydia Crimp and Tom Tibbits from Artistraw Cider ! In between loads of laughter, the guys chat about how they got started, getting high on their own supply, their unique and environmental approach to cider, how they work together as a married couple, their obsession with puns and their favorite radio station, Cider.fm! Finally, the guys close out the s THE TEAM 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 CONNECT Instagram: NeutralCiderHotel Facebook: NeutralCiderHotel Threads: NeutralCiderHotel Bluesky: NeutralCiderHotel YouTube: NeutralCiderHotel Linktree: NeutralCiderHotel Listen and share episodes on our website: https://www.neutralciderhotel.com Leave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/neutralciderhotel Join the conversation: https://www.reddit.com/r/NeutralCiderHotel/ ...…

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Has Cinema Ever Been Better Than Con Air? - (Sam Leach from Wilding Cider) 1:20:26

3 years ago1:20:26

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Join hosts Gabe Cook , Martyn Goodwin-Sharman and Producer Scott as they laugh themselves to tears at the end of this episode of the Neutral Cider Hotel! Grant Hutchison is away this week, but the show must go on! Gabe lets the guys know about his recent holiday where he met Zimbabwe’s own Nyanga Craft Cider ! Impressed by his wares, Gabe got to have the best of the sun, and some wonderful cider, made with the most high-tech equipment! Martyn’s been blending again, but keeping stuff secret until it’s all confirmed! There’s positivity right out the gate as Gabe takes part in raising funds with Drinkers for Ukraine , encouraging solidarity brews, auctions and anything the drinks community can do to help out in their small way. Then onto actual joy, with news brought to the guys attention thanks to Blair , as cider makers bring back an ancient tradition in style . And finally, Gabe gives us the official date of the Bristol Cider Salon , so be there or be square! (An old Americanism, apparently). Then it's onto the interview. The guys welcome the co-founder of one of the UK’s most name-checked cider makers, whose ciders have graced this podcast on more than one occasion. Having achieved local infamy in Bristol with their small field to fork restaurant called Birch , our guest and his wife ditched the kitchen for the orchard to focus on creating ciders exuding grace and skill and with a focus on the landscape they came from. Checking into the hotel today is Mr. Sam Leach from Wilding Cider ! The guys chat everything including the first horse of knowledge of the year, orcharding practices, new techniques, Russian Oligarchs in wine, the disappearance of Clive and everything in-between those long arms! Then, it's onto the first listener question of the year and this would have been perf THE TEAM 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 CONNECT Instagram: NeutralCiderHotel Facebook: NeutralCiderHotel Threads: NeutralCiderHotel Bluesky: NeutralCiderHotel YouTube: NeutralCiderHotel Linktree: NeutralCiderHotel Listen and share episodes on our website: https://www.neutralciderhotel.com Leave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/neutralciderhotel Join the conversation: https://www.reddit.com/r/NeutralCiderHotel/ ...…

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Gabe Finally Gets His Tax Episode (Cider Tax Special, Barny from Sandford Orchards, Kingsley from Thornborough Cider) 1:54:50

3 years ago1:54:50

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Join hosts Martyn Goodwin-Sharman , Gabe Cook , Grant Hutchison and Producer Scott as they count down to the end… of the financial year at Neutral Cider Hotel! The guys kick things off with a horse of knowledge, brought out of its slumber, for a dive into Wassail ! Martyn didn’t attend, instead drinking cider by the glass at The Old Bookshop , Grant instead listened to a playlist , and Gabe insults Martyn’s height. Then it's onto the exciting main event… TAX! Involved in almost every decision a cider maker in the UK makes, from the packaging, ABV, ingredients to processes, it's one the guys have discussed at length, but this time, it's personal. Or business, I should have written business there. Gabe lays down the law, with in-depth descriptions of the current rules testing even the biggest of cider aficionados and their patience. Then how these are being changed, and what the future may look like once those changes are in place. Grant gives insight into the purchasing and wholesale, and what products might change, and Martyn drinks two ‘made wines’ which will definitely see a change with the new rules. Gabe throws a left or right hook, and the gabe finally gets his minimum juice content conversation back on the table! To help discuss the change of tax in the world of cider, the guys discuss the issue with two makers of different sizes, with Barny Orchards of Sandford Butterfield and Kingsley Ash of Thornborough Cider . First up is Barny, who comes bearing bad news about the unique ciders of bigger markers, his take on the anti-alcohol brigade and what scale he started to form a team. It’s an eye opener for the guys who usually chat on the smaller side of things, before it's over to Kingsley. Talking about the change of the cliff-edge from the previous tax bracket, to business plans, mushroom corks and MPs. If this wasn’t a taxing enough episode, Gabe decided to make a tax-related game. No, really. And with that, the hotel closes for the night, so pleas THE TEAM 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 CONNECT Instagram: NeutralCiderHotel Facebook: NeutralCiderHotel Threads: NeutralCiderHotel Bluesky: NeutralCiderHotel YouTube: NeutralCiderHotel Linktree: NeutralCiderHotel Listen and share episodes on our website: https://www.neutralciderhotel.com Leave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/neutralciderhotel Join the conversation: https://www.reddit.com/r/NeutralCiderHotel/ ...…

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I Am A Wine Spurt (Olly Smith, First Waltz Tasting) 2:04:31

3 years ago2:04:31

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It's out with the old shameless plugs, and in with the new shameless plugs, as Gabe Cook , Grant Hutchison and Martyn Goodwin-Sharman check back into the newly refurbished, Neutral Cider Hotel! The guys welcome Season 2 in a wildly unceremonious fashion, but lay down the expectation of a monthly schedule, so get ready for a new and different pace for the show. First things first though as Producer Scott has to ready the sound effects because the author of Ciderology announces his Patreon (Ta Da)! With wonderful exclusives, tier names and writing propositions, there’s plenty to get excited about with Gabe’s latest venture! Then it's onto the news, with a cider subscription service in the UK , the chain Wetherspoons have ditched Strongbow for Stowford Press , and a certain person is not going to Cidercon , so there’s a whole broadsheet in this week’s opening of the show. Then, we have a brilliant chat with national treasure Olly Smith . He’s an award winning communicator, author and podcast host and, without question, the jolliest drinks expert in town, He has regular television spots, books, and Pingu writing credits to his name! The guys chat everything, from Jason Orange, to parents loving Gabe, George Harrison and his Olly's own range of glassware ! It's a full, wild ride of enthusiasm from a wine loving guy, who makes it incredibly tempting to pick up a bottle of plonk pronto! After the chat with Olly, the guys drink Little Pomona’s collab with our own Grant; First Waltz . A rich, wild ride that the guys drink and dissect, whilst using a word that doesn’t sound right in a British mouth! The guys then break down how collaborations come together in cider THE TEAM 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 CONNECT Instagram: NeutralCiderHotel Facebook: NeutralCiderHotel Threads: NeutralCiderHotel Bluesky: NeutralCiderHotel YouTube: NeutralCiderHotel Linktree: NeutralCiderHotel Listen and share episodes on our website: https://www.neutralciderhotel.com Leave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/neutralciderhotel Join the conversation: https://www.reddit.com/r/NeutralCiderHotel/ ...…

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It Was The Perfect Time For Fred Durst To Come Back In My Life (2021 Year in Review) 2:18:47

4 years ago2:18:47

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Celebrate the death of another year with Gabe Cook , Grant Hutchison and Martyn Goodwin-Sharman , as they ring out 2021 at the Neutral Cider Hotel! It’s an episode of reflection, as our own Narcissus Gabe jumps on the cider horse and guides the guys down a winding track to hunt a certain cider mole, offending his own mum and Scotch cider makers along the way! As 2020 was eventful to say the least, it felt right to round out the year with an episode dedicated to the sequel and all its highlights. The guys chat everything they’ve loved about the year just gone, with their top moments, tv shows, films, music and of course, ciders. Who will make the list from 2021’s guests? Which host’s tastes do you hate the most and why is it Martyn’s? All these questions and more will be answered in this deep dive into the things that kept the Hotel going, just don’t expect a live show any time soon! And with that, the year is wrapped up officially, and with no plans for any more episodes just yet, the hotel closes its doors. Take care of yourselves, and make sure you drink enough of the good cider to give us a reason to come back at the end of the year! -NCH x Favorite Album of 2021 Martyn: Limp Bizkit - Still Sucks Grant: Olivia Rodrigo - Sour Gabe: Calibre - Feeling Normal Scott: Bo Burnham - Inside Favorite TV Show Martyn: I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson Grant: Mare of Easttown Gabe: Succession Scott: The Other Two Favorite Film Martyn: Bo Burnham - Inside Grant: Luca Gabe: THE TEAM 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 CONNECT Instagram: NeutralCiderHotel Facebook: NeutralCiderHotel Threads: NeutralCiderHotel Bluesky: NeutralCiderHotel YouTube: NeutralCiderHotel Linktree: NeutralCiderHotel Listen and share episodes on our website: https://www.neutralciderhotel.com Leave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/neutralciderhotel Join the conversation: https://www.reddit.com/r/NeutralCiderHotel/ ...…

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The Cardboard Explosive (Andy Hull from Manchester Orchestra) 2:23:44

4 years ago2:23:44

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Leave out a mince pie and a glass of cider, as Gabe Cook , Grant Hutchison and Martyn Goodwin-Sharman slide down the chimney of the Neutral Cider Hotel! After some time off, the boys felt that a one off was the only call to make for you, the listener! They’ve been counting down the seconds it seems, Gabe’s been on the tax filing, Martyn has been with friends of the show Little Pomona for harvest, and Grant has been running two businesses whilst chugging the oatnog ! Producer Scott has been getting paid to produce an alternative reality version of the hotel, featuring a sport the guys are unsure of. Gabe and Grant discuss ciders they’ve made and Martyn reveals a secret identity before moving on. For this special Christmas episode, the guys head back to the world of music to talk with the singer and songwriter from Manchester Orchestra , Mr. Andy Hull . With a new album released this year ( The Million Masks Of God ) and fresh from a recent US tour, the guys have a great conversation covering evertyhing from the anxiety of touring during a pandemic, doubting music, collaborating with Scott from Frightened Rabbit on the song " Architect ," cider in Atlanta, sight-seeing in Hull (and the famous Hull accent) to what Andy's music means to a certain hotelier! Then the guys discuss Christmas traditions highlighting some of the ciders they plan to drink on Christmas including Burrow Hill , Little Pomona , Braanland , Eve’s Cidery , Oliver’s cider , Angry Orchard , Westcounty Cider and THE TEAM 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 CONNECT Instagram: NeutralCiderHotel Facebook: NeutralCiderHotel Threads: NeutralCiderHotel Bluesky: NeutralCiderHotel YouTube: NeutralCiderHotel Linktree: NeutralCiderHotel Listen and share episodes on our website: https://www.neutralciderhotel.com Leave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/neutralciderhotel Join the conversation: https://www.reddit.com/r/NeutralCiderHotel/ ...…

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Season 1 Finale (Robby Honda from Tanuki Cider, Surprise Guests) 2:31:51

4 years ago2:31:51

2:31:51

Grab your bags, double check you have everything from your room, and head to reception, as Gabe Cook , Grant Hutchison and Martyn Goodwin-Sharman check out of the Neutral Cider Hotel. As Season One of the show draws to a close, the guys discuss how it started, who takes the blame for the show, and their favourite moments. Certain things pop up so keep an ear out for some surprises! Martyn finally gets his arms on a bottle of Wilding or Wildling (it’s too late to check which ones which now), Gabe can’t leave out any references to tackle and bait headphones, and grant cuts the unaired bedroom-session episode to ribbons, like a badminton net with a tomato knife. Then it's onto the final interview of the season -- Robby Honda from Tanuki Cider ! The guys chat everything: from Robby’s interest in starting a cider company with his brother even though he had no skills to offer, how his family and their history with apple orchards inspired him to start a cider business, his DIY ethic and approach to Tanuki to dry farming in a place where water is scarce, the lore of the Tanuki and the challenges of growing apples in a geography that encounters heat waves, droughts and dry lightning. Robby also turns the tables and asks Grant about drinking and playing drums which leads to a lovely discussion of how cider brings us all together. While chatting with Robby, the guys crack two Tanuki cider bottles; Wild Fermented Gravenstein and, you guessed it, Newton Pippin ! Both wonderfully different, equally interesting and downright unexpected in one way, the guys loved cracking some specifically imported stuff for the episode, so thanks again to the guys of Tanuki for shipping over the good stuff! Then it's onto the speakpipes, and you guys honked the pipe for the last show! Featuring new voices and previous guests, you’d be safe to guess that some foxwhelp content will be THE TEAM 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 CONNECT Instagram: NeutralCiderHotel Facebook: NeutralCiderHotel Threads: NeutralCiderHotel Bluesky: NeutralCiderHotel YouTube: NeutralCiderHotel Linktree: NeutralCiderHotel Listen and share episodes on our website: https://www.neutralciderhotel.com Leave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/neutralciderhotel Join the conversation: https://www.reddit.com/r/NeutralCiderHotel/ ...…

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It's The Space Between The Notes (The National, The Bristol Cider Salon) 1:43:28

4 years ago1:43:28

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Get your indie rock sensibilities tuned up with Gabe Cook , Grant Hutchison and Martyn Goodwin-Sharman as they build a fake empire at the Neutral Cider Hotel! Gabe kicks things off with a reflection on the Bristol Cider Salon . Beyond the cider makers that stood out (it’s a long list) they also chat about secret fleshy meetings, the awkwardness of being pseudo celebrities, the size of Sam from Wilding's arms, Grant’s overflow status at his table and Martyn’s special “Cider Dance” to the delight of Cider Jim , Gemma and anyone else nearby. Then it’s onto our big interview where we welcomed two-fifths of one of the most successful indie rock bands in the world. The National took the long route to success with the age-old approach of touring relentlessly and writing music for themselves. They’ve worked with groundbreaking artists including Justin Vernon ( Bon Iver ), Sufjan Stevens and most recently, Taylor Swift . Checking into the hotel this week, it’s Aaron Dessner and Scott Devendorf of The National. The guys chat everything; being creative during the pandemic, working with Taylor Swift and her Folklore album, touring with Frightened Rabbit, the drain of touring, Martyn’s favorite song from The National, Aaron getting doxxed and the thousands of threats they received, their perspectives on streaming, Aaron’s experience producing Frightened Rabbit’s last full length album (Painting of a Panic Attack), Big Red Machine and what a tour for them might look like, when The National anticipates releasing new music, how they rep their Ohio roots, their process for writing music and their outlook on the future. Finally, we hit the Speakpipe yet again for a couple of great calls. First up, Blair has a question about the influence of certain swamp creature on Scottish children and Timmy Towers wants to know more about terrior and Gabe is absolutely willing to blag it for his longtime friend from New Ze THE TEAM 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 CONNECT Instagram: NeutralCiderHotel Facebook: NeutralCiderHotel Threads: NeutralCiderHotel Bluesky: NeutralCiderHotel YouTube: NeutralCiderHotel Linktree: NeutralCiderHotel Listen and share episodes on our website: https://www.neutralciderhotel.com Leave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/neutralciderhotel Join the conversation: https://www.reddit.com/r/NeutralCiderHotel/ ...…

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Not Keith Chegwin? (Ryan Burk, Head Cider Maker at Angry Orchard) 1:28:50

4 years ago1:28:50

1:28:50

Get ready to rock with Gabe Cook, Grant Hutchison and Martyn Goodwin-Sharman as they get their apologies in order at the Neutral Cider Hotel! First off, it's a reunion of sorts, with tales of hot sauce, cocoa butter, ghost writers, Gabe’s Book and the reading ability of the Scottish! Grant is in the hotel and the gang is back together. Then it's onto the news where Gabe’s got the facts and he’s talking rubbish. It’s GLINTCAP , and we’re celebrating friends of the show with Once Upon a Tree and previous guest Gidon of Original Sin . Then the nature of a certain live show comes up, have a guess as to who the salty one of the group is! Back onto helping friends of the show’s small side projects, with Biffy Clyro and Death Cab For Cutie both getting the Neutral Cider Helping Hand. Grant’s also got Cheggers in the house? Then it’s onto our interview, this week, we’re welcoming one of the most important voices in US cider making. Growing up in the apple country of Western New York State and having tinkered with home fermentation, he got his big break working for Virtue Cider in Chicago more than a decade ago before becoming the Head Cider Maker at the USA’s largest producer. Famed for collaborations with many of the world’s best producers, including NCH regular, Tom Oliver, and for winning countless awards, today’s guest is a tireless advocate for cider and has been a board member of the American Cider Association since 2014. Checking into the hotel, it’s Ryan Burk from Angry Orchard ! The guys chat everything: Ryan’s retirement, spitting on shoes, cow sound effects, mistakes made, fermented weed, the hardcore scene, the greenest place on the planet, and what it takes to make Gold Rush It’s a chat the guys have been waiting to record, and just goes to prove how good a chat the live show would have been, not that we’re bitter or anything. Finally, it's onto listener question THE TEAM 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 CONNECT Instagram: NeutralCiderHotel Facebook: NeutralCiderHotel Threads: NeutralCiderHotel Bluesky: NeutralCiderHotel YouTube: NeutralCiderHotel Linktree: NeutralCiderHotel Listen and share episodes on our website: https://www.neutralciderhotel.com Leave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/neutralciderhotel Join the conversation: https://www.reddit.com/r/NeutralCiderHotel/ ...…

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An Incestuous Jar Of Eggs (Mini Episode - Pandemic Chat, Pickled Eggs, Pub Quiz) 1:13:51

4 years ago1:13:51

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Grab a pen, put a pound in the pot and grab a quiz sheet with Gabe Cook , Grant Hutchison and Martyn Goodwin-Sharman at the Neutral Cider Hotel! Up first, a quick update on our live show at the Bristol Cider Salon scheduled for this Thursday, the 12th of August. Unfortunately, it’s been postponed. For more info on why (COVID) as well as updates on when and where it would be rescheduled, please follow us on our social media pages for the latest news. In this week’s episode, we unlock for you the final never-before aired episode from Patreon vault and it's called “Pub Life”; the guys chat about pubs returning to normal in spring, service and having a baby in lockdown. Then, a ludicrous tale of pickled eggs and The Cock Tavern , and as promised; all the flavours are here . Then, it's onto a quiz to celebrate all pubs around the world. Finally, the guys revisit there pandemic conversation from April and then get into their experience in the world with vaccines! There are still three episodes left before the Season 1 Finale of the Neutral Cider Hotel at the end of August, so please continue to listen and share with your friends. We absolutely appreciate you and your continued support. We also have some great guests lined up for the last three episodes including one "nationally" known that we think you’ll like. Also, please leave us a voicemail on our Speakpipe page as soon as you can so we have a chance to air them before the season ends. The Team: Gabe is a cider expert: The Ciderologist Grant has two cider businesses: Re:Stalk and Aeble Cider Shop Martyn loves to write about cider: CiderShit The Rest of The Team: Executive Producer/Editor: Scott Riggs Music: Billy Kennedy THE TEAM 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 CONNECT Instagram: NeutralCiderHotel Facebook: NeutralCiderHotel Threads: NeutralCiderHotel Bluesky: NeutralCiderHotel YouTube: NeutralCiderHotel Linktree: NeutralCiderHotel Listen and share episodes on our website: https://www.neutralciderhotel.com Leave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/neutralciderhotel Join the conversation: https://www.reddit.com/r/NeutralCiderHotel/ ...…

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Hot Dog Flavored Cider (Mini Episode - Our Favorite Music, Ross On Wye Blind Tasting) 1:03:37

4 years ago1:03:37

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Join hosts MC G. Sizzle , Grant Hutchison and Martyn Goodwin-Sharman as they get wiggity wiggity whack at the Neutral Cider Hotel. Up first, we want to remind you that the Neutral Cider Hotel LIVE show is right around the corner. Please join us Thursday, the 12th of August at the Hen & Chicken in Bristol for our first live recording of the show. Get your tickets soon as we want the placed packed for a night of fun, cider and prizes. For more details and to purchase tickets, go to our Eventbrite page. In this week’s show, the guys chat Two Belly and Ross on Wye ’s collaboration blend , drainpours and the true nature of hip hop. Music takes a front seat in this week’s show, with the guys discussing albums they were playing ten years ago, so feel free to listen to their suggestions, but only after the episode has finished! Then, it’s onto our feature this week, where once again we opened up the Patreon vault and found a never aired feature called “Hot Dog Flavored Cider”; a blind tasting game featuring the beautiful bottles of Ross on Wye . Expect teamwork, treachery, confusing scoring, and high production values! Also, we’ve finally answered the #releasethefoxwhelpcut by actually releasing some foxwhelp content. We hope our foxwhelp fans (especially Cath) are happy, but also are completely indifferent about it if they’re not happy. This episode closes with a musical epilogue that, I won’t spoil here, but sweet jesus is it good. There are still a few episodes left in Season 1, releasing through the month of August, so please continue to listen and share with your friends. We absolutely appreciate you and your continued support. And, please reach out and leave us a voicemail on our Speakpipe page before the end of Season 1 so we can hear your comments, answer your questions and take whatever you have for us! The Team: Gabe is a cider expert: The Ciderologist Grant has two THE TEAM 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 CONNECT Instagram: NeutralCiderHotel Facebook: NeutralCiderHotel Threads: NeutralCiderHotel Bluesky: NeutralCiderHotel YouTube: NeutralCiderHotel Linktree: NeutralCiderHotel Listen and share episodes on our website: https://www.neutralciderhotel.com Leave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/neutralciderhotel Join the conversation: https://www.reddit.com/r/NeutralCiderHotel/ ...…

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Stuart’s Inquiry (Mini Episode - Martyn’s Memory Game) 1:00:35

4 years ago1:00:35

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Join hosts Gabe Cook , Grant Hutchison and Martyn Goodwin-Sharman as they hold back family insults at the Neutral Cheat Hotel. Up first, we start things off with a plug. The Neutral Cider Hotel LIVE show is happening this year at the Bristol Cider Salon . Join us Thursday, the 12th of August at the Hen & Chicken in Bristol for our first live recording of the podcast. For more details and to purchase tickets, go to our Eventbrite page. In this week’s show, the guys try to remember what the episode is about, discuss the history of Gabe’s glorious moustache, one of Gabe’s better features, Martyn’s caterpillar, and what could have been. Get your guess in now for Gabe’s job title, if he wasn't the Ciderologist, and also rest in peace David Bellamy . Then it’s onto our feature this week, where once again, we opened up the Patreon vault and found a never before aired feature called “I Can’t Remember.” Martyn, saving the show again, has pulled together clips from previous episodes highlighting tasting notes of ciders they sampled on the show and putting the guys to the test to see if they can identify the cider from the notes. Featuring reluctant adverts, some orrorible stories wilst being trapped in a room, places not being places , Gabe googling in a game again, and just pure memory. There are still episodes coming through the month of August, so please continue to listen and share with your friends. We absolutely appreciate you and your continued support. And, please reach out and leave us a voicemail on our Speakpipe page! We’d love to hear from you. The Team: Gabe is a cider expert: The Ciderologist Grant has two cider businesses: Re:Stalk and Aeble Cider Shop Martyn loves to THE TEAM 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 CONNECT Instagram: NeutralCiderHotel Facebook: NeutralCiderHotel Threads: NeutralCiderHotel Bluesky: NeutralCiderHotel YouTube: NeutralCiderHotel Linktree: NeutralCiderHotel Listen and share episodes on our website: https://www.neutralciderhotel.com Leave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/neutralciderhotel Join the conversation: https://www.reddit.com/r/NeutralCiderHotel/ ...…

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Le Stinky Poo Poo (Mini Episode - Our Good, Bad and Ugly Cider Experiences) 1:11:00

4 years ago1:11:00

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Join hosts The Good , The Bad and Martyn Goodwin-Sharman as they gear up for the end, at the Neutral Cider Hotel! Up first, with the recent announcement of season one coming to an end and the uncertainty of what’s next, the guys get to work on the live show to make sure they make all of their fans that attend, have an amazing time. The Neutral Cider Hotel LIVE show is happening at the 2021 Bristol Cider Salon. If you are going to be at the Cider Salon or are willing to journey to Bristol on Thursday, the 12th of August, please plan to join guys for a live recording of the show. It’s happening at the Hen & Chicken. Show will start promptly at 8pm. For more details and to purchase tickets, check out our Eventbrite page. Tickets are limited and they will sell out, so get yours now! In this week’s show, the guys take a jab at star signs in place of Mystic Meg , and Gabe gets caught in a cider avoidance scheme, before they discuss the good side of cider. Gabe’s trip to Norway and a surprise apple at Balholm Cider , Martyn’s guest blending with the likes of Pilton and Little Pomona with a new one with Nightingale Cider , and Scott ’s gateway through the pod to this little world called cider all make up their favourite moments. Then it's onto this week’s mini episode, which followed on from our conversation with the wonderful Rachel Hendry, so check out her wonderful blog at https://mailchi.mp/23163f3ab868/jadoreleplonk ! Our feature this week, we opened up the Patreon vault again and found a never aired feature called “Bad Cider.” Martyn asks the guys about their worst experiences in the world of cider, featuring such hits as boats and service, festival drinking and guided tours gone wrong! And before the guys leave, there’s a message on the Speakpipe, from an anonymous Irish robot... There are still episodes scheduled for release th THE TEAM 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 CONNECT Instagram: NeutralCiderHotel Facebook: NeutralCiderHotel Threads: NeutralCiderHotel Bluesky: NeutralCiderHotel YouTube: NeutralCiderHotel Linktree: NeutralCiderHotel Listen and share episodes on our website: https://www.neutralciderhotel.com Leave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/neutralciderhotel Join the conversation: https://www.reddit.com/r/NeutralCiderHotel/ ...…

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Set The World To Rights (Mini Episode - Sandford Orchards, Kentish Pip, Scottish Slang Game) 44:45

4 years ago44:45

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Join hosts Gabe Cook , Grant Hutchison and Martyn Goodwin-Sharman as they ponder the fate of the Neutral Cider Hotel! Up first, with the recent announcement of season one coming to an end and the uncertainty of what’s next, the guys get to work on the live show to make sure it's literally the best show anyone has seen in 2021. The Neutral Cider Hotel LIVE show is happening this year at the Bristol Cider Salon on Thursday, the 12th of August, so please plan to join guys for a live recording of the show. For more details and to purchase tickets, go to our Eventbrite page . In this week’s show, the guys are putting the world to rights. Pulling back the curtain on what it takes to run a hotel, the guys drink the wares of guests that weren’t and ciders that were had but no one heard they were had. We finally taste Sandford Orchards Vintage Series , with a dial-up delay and the wonderful Kentish Pip , featuring the movers and shakers Discovery , and the ever easy Skylark . We also note some cider makers we didn’t have on the show, but had hoped to and want you to check them out. Those include Angry Orchard , The Son of The Smiths Cider in Japan, some traditionalist ciders from the likes of Julian Temperley or Roger Wilkins , Raging Cider & Mead in San Diego and Tanuki Cider . And, for the record, this is not Kingsbury Episcopi! Then, for our feature this week, we opened up the Patreon vault again and found you another great, but never aired feature called “Scotta Get Through This.” Grant challenges the boys on their knowledge of Scottish slang and, let’s just say s THE TEAM 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 CONNECT Instagram: NeutralCiderHotel Facebook: NeutralCiderHotel Threads: NeutralCiderHotel Bluesky: NeutralCiderHotel YouTube: NeutralCiderHotel Linktree: NeutralCiderHotel Listen and share episodes on our website: https://www.neutralciderhotel.com Leave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/neutralciderhotel Join the conversation: https://www.reddit.com/r/NeutralCiderHotel/ ...…

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Drawing To Conclusions (Mini Episode - Martyn's Drawing Game) 47:42

4 years ago47:42

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Join hosts Gabe Cook , Grant Hutchison and Martyn Greatest-Showman as they are put on notice from the Neutral Cider Hotel! Up first, big news from the amateur hoteliers as their hotel has given them until the end of August 2021 to vacate the premises. This leaves the future of the Neutral Cider Hotel in jeopardy, but, for now, the boys will carry on. Eviction or not, the first (and possibly last) LIVE recording of the Neutral Cider Hotel is happening this year at the Bristol Cider Salon . If you are going to be at the Cider Salon or are willing to journey to Bristol on Thursday, the 12th of August, please plan to join guys for a live recording of the show. It’s happening at the Hen & Chicken and the show will start promptly at 8pm. For more details and to purchase tickets, check out our Eventbrite page. Tickets are limited and they will sell out, so don’t be like a Cidershit and wait until they are sold out before you try and get yours! For the show this week, we opened up the vault at the Neutral Cider Hotel and selected one of our favorite, but never aired features called “Drawing To Conclusions.” This is a mini-episode, shorter than usual, but no less fabulous. And before you listen, please go to our Instagram page and find the drawings we posted for this episode. It’ll be much more fun if you play along. The guys are busy planning that live show and trying to figure out what this eviction means for the future of the show, but there’s still plenty of poscasts in the diary before the end of August and we appreciate you and your continued support. And, don’t be afraid to leave us a message about the podcast, the live show, any of Gabe’s books, relationship advice or anything else at our Speakpipe ! We’d love to hear from you. The Team: Gabe is a cider expert: The Ciderologist Grant has two cider businesses: Re:Stalk and Aeble C THE TEAM 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 CONNECT Instagram: NeutralCiderHotel Facebook: NeutralCiderHotel Threads: NeutralCiderHotel Bluesky: NeutralCiderHotel YouTube: NeutralCiderHotel Linktree: NeutralCiderHotel Listen and share episodes on our website: https://www.neutralciderhotel.com Leave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/neutralciderhotel Join the conversation: https://www.reddit.com/r/NeutralCiderHotel/ ...…

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Addictive: Great For 16-Year-Olds (Tom Stephens, Rebel Root) 1:08:14

4 years ago1:08:14

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Join hosts Gabe Cook , Grant Hutchison and Martyn Greatest-Showman as they pitch up in the mud, with the Neutral Cider Hotel! Up first, the guys celebrate the missing event from the cider calendar; Glastonbury Festival. This year’s celebration is cancelled for obvious reasons, but the guys go through their festival stories including backstage antics, Grant’s joyless view of the magic, and Gabe’s brother and the terror of the murderous horses. Ten points for guessing correctly which host brings up the toilet humour first! Martyn then cracks a bottle of Little Pomona ’s Table Perry , with a playlist from our own Grant, and Scott takes the guys through his highlight of years in the festival game. Then, in the news, it’s a maker from the fruit episode; Kopparberg in the news ! Freedom of speech and fake news in the world of cider, before Original Sin ’s New York Dry Cider comes onto the market, with targeted advertising for the product. And finally, Grant’s opinion is needed on the smoky chill of a new product. This week’s interview is with an apple grower, pro-juicer and cider maker with a passion for regenerative agriculture. From his family farm in Sussex Tom Stephens has created a multi-award winning juice brand with Wobblegate , one of the first modern cider tap rooms in the country, and a progressive, unapologetically West Sussex cidery in Rebel Root . Featuring all the book plugs in best ways, the guys chat about all things; traditional cider vs new world, branding and ethos, Bramley and the cider drinker and running businesses with a young family. This week's tasting is two new ciders from Rebel Root, in cans! Down Time and Gypsy Soul are cracked, studied and questi THE TEAM 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 CONNECT Instagram: NeutralCiderHotel Facebook: NeutralCiderHotel Threads: NeutralCiderHotel Bluesky: NeutralCiderHotel YouTube: NeutralCiderHotel Linktree: NeutralCiderHotel Listen and share episodes on our website: https://www.neutralciderhotel.com Leave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/neutralciderhotel Join the conversation: https://www.reddit.com/r/NeutralCiderHotel/ ...…

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Magimalus (Polly Hilton From Find & Foster) 59:03

4 years ago59:03

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Join hosts Gabe Cook , Grant Hutchison and Martyn Goodwin-Sharman as they sing along to the dial up tone, in the Neutral Cider Hotel! Firstly, Gabe has moved house, again, for another time, and dropped out of Nempnett Thrubwell, Martyn has been torn by the first episodes of his favourite comic Sweet Tooth , and Grant has an exciting delivery of some East Coast beauties with Eve’s Cider! This week’s news is one with a deep dive into language, and what people get wrong with cider , by way of Angry Orchard ’s Ryan Burke , featuring Scott’s playthrough of GTA 3 and Gabe’s rudimentary understanding of weaponry. This week’s interview is with the wonderful Polly Hilton of Find & Foster . Working alongside her husband Matt, Polly seeks to find rare varieties in old Devon orchards and creates drinks using specialised techniques, such as bottle fermentation and keeving, to showcase the value of this heritage. The guys chat about everything, including the start of the company, cidery cider, ex-racehorses, label choices, 80 year old cider and shameless plugs! During the chat, the guys crack Find & Foster’s newest bottle; the return of Saison Pomme . Check out which critiques Polly remembers from the guys last chat about it!Then it's onto the Listener Speakpipe messages, featuring a glowing endorsement of fruit ciders from Timothy Jay and the wonderful Turdlinger in response to last week’s episode, prompting a discussion about what fruit ciders the guys enjoy. Thank you for joining us at the show, and leave us a message at our THE TEAM 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 CONNECT Instagram: NeutralCiderHotel Facebook: NeutralCiderHotel Threads: NeutralCiderHotel Bluesky: NeutralCiderHotel YouTube: NeutralCiderHotel Linktree: NeutralCiderHotel Listen and share episodes on our website: https://www.neutralciderhotel.com Leave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/neutralciderhotel Join the conversation: https://www.reddit.com/r/NeutralCiderHotel/ ...…

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One Cheeseburger Per Bottle (Fruit Ciders Special, Tasting Pilton's In Touch 2, Strongbow, Kopparberg and Rekorderlig Ciders) 1:11:28

4 years ago1:11:28

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Join hosts Gabe Cook , Grant Hutchison and Martyn Goodwin-Sharman as they get very merry with berries in the Neutral Cider Hotel! Firstly, the first draft is almost right closely nearly coming to be given in on Gabe’s new book; Modern British Cider ! We’re wondering if gabe went over the wordcount! Martyn’s new blend with regulars on the show Little Pomona , Glad to be Plaid is out in the world, with MAD CYDER HYPE! And finally Grant keeps the guys all regular with the news of the Museum of Cider reopening again, before the guys split to the news. This week’s news is filled with more piss and vinegar than the usual fair, featuring cures for the hichoueps, correct use for foxwhelp single varieties and the aromas of Scottish Scalps. Then the guys get ready for some unadulterated fruit ciders! This week things are slightly different, as the guys delve deep into the dark world of Fruit Ciders! Drinks with a huge sway in the cider market and mostly loathed by dentists, this was a category that the guys couldn’t ignore any longer! And it's a go big or go home situation, as the guys try three of the biggest in the UK market, with Strongbow Dark Fruit , Kopparberg Strawberry & Lime , and Rekorderlig Strawberry Lime . Get ready for some wild reactions from the hypercritical triumvirate, high blood sugar, insane analysis and some Jackass Lite stunts! Then onto the other end of the flavoured cider market, with Martyn’s blend In Touch 2 with Pilton. The fruit on show is Bacchus grape skins, brought together with keeved ciders and Dabinett, so the fruit is brought to life by the cider, but don't take my word for it, I just write the show notes and blend the stuff! Then it's onto th THE TEAM 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 CONNECT Instagram: NeutralCiderHotel Facebook: NeutralCiderHotel Threads: NeutralCiderHotel Bluesky: NeutralCiderHotel YouTube: NeutralCiderHotel Linktree: NeutralCiderHotel Listen and share episodes on our website: https://www.neutralciderhotel.com Leave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/neutralciderhotel Join the conversation: https://www.reddit.com/r/NeutralCiderHotel/ ...…

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Stigmata Cider (Simon Wright - Founder and Former CEO of Hawkes Cider, Pearson's Dry Cider Tasting) 1:11:42

4 years ago1:11:42