501: How to Taste Cider
From Cider Chat by Ria Windcaller: Award-winning Cidermaker, Podcaster | Craft Beer Columnist
April 29, 2026 · 27 min · Season 11 · Episode 501
About this episode
Episode 501 of Cider Chat focuses on how to taste cider in a natural and sensory way.
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: What do you smell? What do you see? What do you feel? Do you want another sip? 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/ Listen to wherever you get your podcasts and don't forget to subscribe so you never miss what's coming next in Ciderville . Prefer to watch? Find Cider Chat on YouTube…
People in this episode
Host: Ria Windcaller
Topics covered
- cider tasting
- sensory experience
- cider competition
- community news
- cider culture
Keywords
- cider
- tasting
- sensory approach
- Great Lakes International Cider and Perry Competition
- cider culture
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Great Lakes International Cider and Perry Competition
Places: Ciderville
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