Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Cider Bars and Markets

Asturias, Spain has been the most impressive thus far.  Oviedo has a strip of Siderias that must compete with anywhere in the world.  And the culture to match it.  Food pairings, traditional sidra drinking songs, old taps.  This is the the stuff that an inspiring cider maker dreams of!





Really looking forward to seeing some of the cider bars popping up around the west coast.  So far, I know of a couple in the Bay Area and Portland, Oregon that I plan on visiting soon.








Fabada

Perfect match for a glass of cider (or sidra if you're really in the right spot!)

http://spanishfood.about.com/od/maincourses/r/fabada.htm






Principles of Cider Course



Learned a ton, but only the beginning. Great opportunity to taste a wide variety of new ciders!








Asturias, Spain

What a great opportunity to visit one of the centers for cider in the world.  Thanks to Begonia and the rest of the Asturianas who showed me and my family around.  Now this is what "hard cider" is all about.  History, Culture, Food, Music, Good people and Good times!







My goals

Don't think (too much).  Don't drink (anything except good cider).  Create a "minimum viable product" (you know, keep it simple) that brings people together.  Grow a sustainable business!

Note:  Idaho only has a big logo over it as of 2012!