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037: Tim Larsen | Snowdrift Cider, WA
Season 1 · Episode 37

037: Tim Larsen | Snowdrift Cider, WA

Cider Chat · Ria Windcaller: Award-winning Cidermaker, Podcaster and Craft Beer Columnist

June 29, 201650m 56s

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Show Notes

Who is Tim?

Tim Larsen was at the all day event, Pour the Core in Brooklyn, NYC waiting on a long line of thirsty cider drinkers. During a the break between sessions I was able to squirrel away with Tim in a back corner of the Brooklyn Expo Center and chat Snowdrift ciders and their perry.

Tim Larsen

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Tim Larsen In this Cider Chat

Snowdrift Ciders – 9 ciders that won awards in April of 2016.

cider making components such as,

  • anthocyanin pigments generate the rose hue in rosé cider during cidermaking.
  • polyphenolics in cider
  • Procyanins – are members of the proanthocyanidin (or condensed tannins) class of flavonoids.
  • Bittersharp ( low in tannin and high in acid) vs Bittersweet (high in tannin, low in acid and high in sugar) apples for cider
2016 GLINTCAP Awards for Snowdrift Ciders
  • Barrel-aged Cornice 7.5% – Old World Heritage/Best in Class
  • Cornice – English Cider/Gold
  • Reserve Perry – Tradtional Perry/Gold
  • Red Cider 7.5% – New World Cider Modern/Silver
  • Seckly Perry – New World Perry/Silver
  • Sickled Pear – Reserved Perry
  • Cliffbreaks Blend 7.5% – New World Cider Heritage/Silver
  • Orchard Select 8.3% – New World Cider Heritage/Bronze
  • Semi Dry – New England Cider/Bronze
Contact Info for Snowdrift Cider

What does Tim drink when he doesn't have a Snowdrift in hand?

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