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450th Roger Wilkins - The Cider King
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In this season ending episode we visit Roger Wilkins at his Lands End Farm.
Cider King – Roger WilkinsRoger Wilkins, is known globally as the “Cider King,” and is a legendary figure in Somerset cider-making. He has been running Wilkins' Cider Farm in Mudgley since taking over from his grandfather in 1969. Renowned for his traditional methods, Roger ferments locally grown bittersweet apples in oak barrels, producing unfiltered, unsweetened farmhouse cider. His no-nonsense style and commitment to authenticity have made Wilkins' Cider Farm a pilgrimage site for cider enthusiasts world wide.
Though he has mentioned plans to scale down production, Roger was carrying buckets of apples into the cidery when Ria visited him in October of 2024. This episode features Roger discussing the difficulty for farmers and working with what he calls “Pen Floaters”.
Season 9 RecapThroughout this episode you will hear guest from Season 9, which started with Episode #401. From Chile, the UK, France and Eastern Europe and throughout the U.S.A., Cider Chat has featured guests who both make cider, promote cider, provide leadership for cider and enjoy cider.
With this episode 450 of Cider Chat we are showcasing the oral history of cider in 2025.
So grab a glass and Join the Chat, as we ring out one season and prepare for the next!
Mentioned in this Cider Chat- Totally Cider Tours
- Cider Chat Podcast Archives – Find over 450 episodes.
- Use the search bar for up top and plug in a work or name to find an episode on that topic!
- 438: The Secret Sauce to Cider’s Growth is #xpromotecider
462 episodes
Manage episode 470929299 series 1026268
In this season ending episode we visit Roger Wilkins at his Lands End Farm.
Cider King – Roger WilkinsRoger Wilkins, is known globally as the “Cider King,” and is a legendary figure in Somerset cider-making. He has been running Wilkins' Cider Farm in Mudgley since taking over from his grandfather in 1969. Renowned for his traditional methods, Roger ferments locally grown bittersweet apples in oak barrels, producing unfiltered, unsweetened farmhouse cider. His no-nonsense style and commitment to authenticity have made Wilkins' Cider Farm a pilgrimage site for cider enthusiasts world wide.
Though he has mentioned plans to scale down production, Roger was carrying buckets of apples into the cidery when Ria visited him in October of 2024. This episode features Roger discussing the difficulty for farmers and working with what he calls “Pen Floaters”.
Season 9 RecapThroughout this episode you will hear guest from Season 9, which started with Episode #401. From Chile, the UK, France and Eastern Europe and throughout the U.S.A., Cider Chat has featured guests who both make cider, promote cider, provide leadership for cider and enjoy cider.
With this episode 450 of Cider Chat we are showcasing the oral history of cider in 2025.
So grab a glass and Join the Chat, as we ring out one season and prepare for the next!
Mentioned in this Cider Chat- Totally Cider Tours
- Cider Chat Podcast Archives – Find over 450 episodes.
- Use the search bar for up top and plug in a work or name to find an episode on that topic!
- 438: The Secret Sauce to Cider’s Growth is #xpromotecider
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