502: Hungary Uncorked / Cider Going UP
From Cider Chat by Ria Windcaller: Award-winning Cidermaker, Podcaster | Craft Beer Columnist
May 6, 2026 · 57 min · Season 11 · Episode 502
About this episode
This episode explores the first Cider Salon in Hungary, featuring insights from cider makers and the region's cider culture.
Travel with Cider Chat to Hungary for audio snapshots from the country's first Cider Salon, featuring makers from across Central and Eastern Europe, orchard visits, and a look at why Hungarian cider is a region to watch. 00:00 Budapest Travel Update 02:24 Cider Salon Plans 04:13 Litke Champagne Caves 06:34 Hungary Surprises and Lessons 09:44 Meet Andrew at St Matthias 11:35 Election Energy at Castle 16:13 Turul Bird and Innovation 18:53 Hungarian Cider Roots 22:23 Salon Maker Zuhatag 26:57 Asturian Sidra Reunion 30:06 Cidery Near Ukraine 31:27 Tom Oliver in Pécs 31:44 Why Hungary Matters 34:15 Cider Salon Worldwide 35:20 Natural Wines at Balaton 36:02 First Palinka Tasting 37:19 Teachers Cider Table 38:13 Czech Cidérka Spotlight 40:24 Dark Cider Origins 43:24 Bosnia Bohorina Ciders 45:43 Serbian Cider Shop 47:52 Cider Has No Borders 48:51 Orchard Visit and Paprika 50:36 Quince and Wild Ferments 52:47 Next Hungary Salon and UK Tour 54:12 Strange Apples Outro Song Find the full show notes for Episode 502 at CiderChat.com Direct Link: https://ciderchat.com/podcast/502-hungary-uncorked/ Listen wherever you get your podcasts and don't forget to subscribe so you never miss what's…
People in this episode
Host: Ria Windcaller
Topics covered
- Hungarian cider
- Cider Salon
- Central and Eastern Europe
- orchard visits
- cider culture
Keywords
- Hungary
- cider
- Cider Salon
- orchard
- Palinka
- Central Europe
- cider makers
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Cider Salon, Zuhatag, Asturian Sidra, Czech Cidérka, Bosnia Bohorina, Serbian Cider Shop
Products: Palinka, Cidery
Places: Hungary, Budapest
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