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.
Latest episodes
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38 min
Climate, Culture, Co-Ferments
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 o…
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37 min
America’s First Apple(s)
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…
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39 min
Getting Back To The Land
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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5 min
Join us for American Cider: Virtual Book Party & Tasting
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 d…
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41 min
What’s Next for American Craft Cider?
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 adj…
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34 min
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 drinkers. We spoke with retailers tha…
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35 min
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 collaboration can have on farms and ciderm…
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24 min
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 microscopic organisms affect ci…
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35 min
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. We’ll try to answer the quest…
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27 min
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 the slave trade. We’ll break…
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2 min
Coming Soon From Heritage Radio Network
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 t…