Mulberry Collective, Assemble!
Virginians, we need your help. Fanfare is one of our most challenging creations each year. Infused with wild mulberries foraged in the Richmond area, this cider is wholly dependent on…
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…
Day One
April 20, 2013. I cannot believe that it’s been three years since we opened the tasting room at Blue Bee Cider. In that brief time, we have more than doubled…
The Discovery of Fermentation
Having only known the basics, I was partially blind to fermentation in 2013. It was simply a word and its meaning was void of any visuals and significance. My first…
Runaway Stew
At the end of the press day, we always find runaway apples that managed to avoid the fate of their fellows. Though destined for the grinder, these apples manage to…
Urban Orchard 101: Know Your Microclimate
As I contemplate our new facility location, one of the most important things to work through is siting the trees on the property. All apple trees need sunlight, air, water,…
Welcome to the Blue Bee Cider blog!
You can expect to hear from different members of Blue Bee Cider’s team as we wind our way through the seasons of growing apples, making juice, cider and brandy, and…
