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…
Our Soloists
It’s not uncommon for our tasting room visitors to react with astonishment when they see our wall of “glam shots” – photos of the various apples that we use for…
Secondary Bloom
Since the earliest days of Blue Bee Cider, we have had challenges and hard luck. The longer you work here, the more you share in our common memories of bad…
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…
Playing Matchmaker: Cider & Food Pairings
It’s no secret that our team at Blue Bee likes to eat. Passionate debates have ensued over the best fried chicken spot in town or which donut flavors to order…
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…
