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This episode features John Kowchak and Petra Manchina of Original 13 Ciderworks. John's Grandfather Charles Steckel worked in apple orchards and learned how to make hard cider.  John's journey began as a home brewer of beer.  On a fateful day he had a conversation with his grandfather who shared with him that he made hard cider in his basement.  John pays tribute to has grandfather with the Sir Charles line.  John saw opening a cidery in Philadelphia as a continuation of his families entrepreneurial roots.  In 2013 Original 13 was born and at the time there were no cideries in Philadelphia.  In 2017 they opened the doors.  In this episode John and Petra share their take and vision on the cider and mead that they are creating.  The cocktail program, tasting room and restaurant.  They are producing some incredible and complex cider.  Full of flavor, character and some wonderful surprises. 1526 N American St, Philadelphia, PA 19122 - (215) 765-7000 - www.original-13.com - Facebook Highlights from our discussion: Samson & Surrey 5:dirty Martinis Magners Irish Cider Atacama Dessert Blueberry Capital of the World PA Cider Guild Punch Buggy Brewing Company Capitol Cider Clint Holmes Hale & True Cider Co. Basque Cider Strongbow Apple Cider Peter Mitchell Cider & Perry Academy Arsenal Cider House Applejack