History on Tap: “Turn” and the Power of Interpretive Storytelling
“Storytelling is our process of telling who we are. We have to tell stories. […] Interpretation and imagination are absolutely integral to telling our history.” – Dr. Edward Lengel, historian…
Wassail to Women! Our Historic Role in Cidermaking
Did you know that March is Women’s History Month? With the aim of “paying tribute to the generations of women whose commitment to nature and the planet have proved invaluable…
Appreciation of Craft
Working in this industry has filled me with an appreciation for the work and dedication that goes into every wine, beer, mead, and spirit that I come across. It has…
Harrison
As craft beverage enthusiasts discover artisan cider, it’s worth noting that the current cider boom is not so much an arrival as a revival. Cider was the preferred table beverage…
Black History in Cider
In 2015, Blue Bee Cider and our distributor, Virginia Winery Distribution Company, co-hosted our first seminar about the roles of African Americans in our cider history. There are a few…
Urban Orchard 101: Which Apples to Grow
Choosing which heirloom apples trees to grow is an ongoing dialogue of trial and error, even for highly experienced growers. We talk to each other, we talk to our customers,…
Hewe’s Crab
The most celebrated Southern cider apple, the Hewe’s Crab was first recorded in 1741 and became a favorite of our founding fathers, including Washington and Jefferson. William Coxe included an…
FAQ: When are You Moving to the New Location?
This is the most frequently asked question in our tasting room and when we are out and about in Richmond these days. As of this writing, we are planning to…
