Hard Cider Tasting conducted by Tom Christopher with Music by Sally Terrell

An introduction to the flavors and history of New England’s traditional beverage:  hard cider. This is one of our most popular events, last held in 2019. 

Long-time cider maker and enthusiast Tom Christopher will speak about the history of cider making in our region, and then invite the audience to taste a flight of ciders from a variety of makers, both amateur and professional, with cheese snacks from local cheesemongers  

We’ll explore a range of flavors and styles of cider, from traditional New England farmhouse ciders made locally to European inspired ciders from some of the best cider houses in the region.

Sally Terrell provides wonderful musical accompaniment. Sally Terrell’s professional singing career may be a “second act” following thirty years as an English professor, but music has always been her first passion. Her first solo album, Just in Time (2019), features fresh takes on jazz standards and an original song, Blue Piano, written in tribute to her father. Her second release, Feel Alive (2022),  “artfully captures the zeitgeist of the pandemic era with a collection of emotional, socially conscious originals and fresh interpretations of standards that uniquely fit our cultural moment.” Both projects highlight a fruitful collaboration with renowned jazz pianist John diMartino, who says of her work, “Sally brings a beautiful energy to these songs, breathing new life into them.” Terrell’s intuitive interpretations and razor-sharp ear showcase a velvety alto and a gift for sharing the timeless stories of jazz while boldly exploring her range across musical genres.

Apple picture is from Yankee Magazine, “History of Hard Cider in New England,” August 23, 2010.