What does it really take to make an unforgettable cider? In this episode of The Fresh Pressed, host Alexander Wolf sits down with fermentation expert and content creator Shanleigh Thompson of Shan Ferments to unpack the secrets behind cider-making success—and the happy accidents that make it special.

Shanleigh shares:

• What cider makers can learn from beer brewers

• Why “mistakes” in fermentation might be your best discoveries

• The importance of ingredient quality and yeast strain selection

• How small producers can embrace inconsistency as a strength

• Insights into cider trends, wild fermentation, and future tech

• Her journey from scientist to storyteller in the craft beverage space

Whether you're a homebrewer, orchard owner, fermentation nerd, or just love a good cider, this episode will open your mind (and maybe your palate).

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