Hard Cider
Taught by Kat
Kat Kelly has a passion for wine but strongly resists the industry standard photograph of her holding a wine glass and gazing into the distance. You’ll have to come to class to see that! Kat has a strong background in the New York wine scene and currently works for a Brooklyn based importer/distributor. She strives to educate the masses about wine, in a fun, attitude free environment. Wine is meant to be enjoyed, but enjoyment can be dramatically enhanced with tasting experience and some relevant background information. Grab a glass, open your mind and taste!
Before Prohibition, hard cider was America’s most popular beverage. Safer than water, it was consumed by men, women and children. President John Adams drank a large tankard of cider every morning until the end of his life, believing (probably correctly) that it promoted good health. The thought of children drinking alcoholic cider all day is so great; it’s difficult to imagine how it ever came to an end!
A combination of the effects of Prohibition, industrialization and urbanization are probably to blame, but cider is experiencing a major comeback. Thanks to the interest in small production alcohol, increased attention to farming and desire for local food production; Cider is all of a sudden re emerging as a local beverage of choice.
In celebration of New York Cider Week, Brooklyn Brainery presents an important player in the Cider movement, Eleanor Leger, owner of Eden Ice Cider Company in Vermont. She and her husband are responsible for making insane ice ciders from heirloom apple varieties grown in Vermont. We will taste her ice ciders, including a dry aperitif cider she infuses with herbs. In addition, we will taste a few of her favorite ciders produced by her peers. The discussion will be assisted by New York wine professional and Brooklyn Brainery friend, Kat Kelly.
Get your apple a day, in the best conceivable way - the alcoholic form!
(In case it's not obvious, you must be 21 to take this class!)
