
Neutral Cider Hotel
Join hosts Gabe Cook (world-renowned cider expert, author, educator), Grant Hutchison (former Frightened Rabbit drummer, current drummer for The Twilight Sad, owner of Aeble Cider Shop in Scotland), Martyn Goodwin-Sharman (works in cider and writes about cider) and Producer Scott Riggs (executive producer, former head of podcasts at Pandora, previously produced Questlove's podcast, Questlove Supreme) on the podcast where the guys engage in boisterous discussions about cider, music, and life. They’ll keep you up-to-date on the latest news and trends happening in the cider industry and chat with fascinating people from the worlds of cider, music, comedy, entertainment, journalism and more. They’ll also sample ciders from the UK and across the globe and give you an honest review, live on the show. There is no shortage of laughter and fun, so check in to the hotel and enjoy your stay.
Neutral Cider Hotel
Laxative-Soaked Baton (Christine Walter from Bauman’s Cider)
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!
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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
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