{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"487: Further Tales of Chocolate Pears","description":"In This Episode, We Cover  Why Sorbus domestica is often nicknamed&amp;nbsp;\u201cthe chocolate pear\u201d&amp;nbsp;(and why that name actually helps people&amp;nbsp;get it) What&amp;nbsp;bletting&amp;nbsp;means, and why sorbs can be delicious&amp;nbsp;before&amp;nbsp;they turn fully brown (depending on the fruit) The \u201ccustard stage\u201d vs. fully bletted \u201cmedlar-like\u201d stage (and how this relates to cider pressing windows) Ben\u2019s sorb travel finds across:  Croatia&amp;nbsp;(including fruit for sale at the market + trees growing in yards) Moravia (Czech Republic)&amp;nbsp;\u2014 including the Sorbus museum and harvest festival France&amp;nbsp;(sorb hunting with Arnold and tasting corm\u00e9\/corm\u00e9-style ferments) Somerset, UK&amp;nbsp;(a surprise roadside discovery!)   Growth habits that can make Sorbus domestica look like an oak Why sorbs may matter in a changing climate:  deep root systems drought resistance long lifespan later bloom time (less frost risk)   Seed-grown vs grafted sorbs \u2014 and why Ben prefers&amp;nbsp;genetic diversity&amp;nbsp;(for now) The surprising reality: sorbs have already been distributed widely in the U.S. through seedlings What\u2019s being made with sorbs in Europe:  brandy co-ferments with grapes wine experiments    Time Stamps 00:00&amp;nbsp;Introduction to Sorbus Domestica 00:18&amp;nbsp;Meet the Podcast Host: Ria Windcaller 00:52&amp;nbsp;Exploring Sorbus Domestica: History and Uses 01:25&amp;nbsp;Cider Chat Episodes Featuring Sorbus Domestica 02:39&amp;nbsp;Sorbus Domestica in France and the US 04:05&amp;nbsp;Cider News and Upcoming Events 07:53&amp;nbsp;Interview with Ben Kunesh: Chocolate Pears 08:33&amp;nbsp;The Unique Characteristics of Sorbus Domestica 17:25&amp;nbsp;Sorbus Domestica Around the World 21:03&amp;nbsp;The Versatility and Adaptability of Sorbus Domestica 24:20&amp;nbsp;The Future of Sorbus Domestica in Orchards 25:49&amp;nbsp;Sorbus Domestica: A Historical Perspective 27:34&amp;nbsp;Ben's Travels and Discoveries 34:25&amp;nbsp;Exploring Sorbus Domestica Variations 35:30&amp;nbsp;Propagation Techniques and Genetic Diversity 37:29&amp;nbsp;Historical Context and Distribution 39:50&amp;nbsp;Nursery and Distribution Efforts 41:09&amp;nbsp;European Adventures and Discoveries 45:30&amp;nbsp;Tasting Sorbus Domestica Products 54:23&amp;nbsp;Future Prospects and Cultivation Tips 01:00:58 Conclusion and Final Thoughts \ud83c\udfa7 Listen to Episode 487 of Cider Chat\u00ae wherever you get your podcasts and don\u2019t forget to&amp;nbsp;subscribe so you never miss what\u2019s coming next in Ciderville. \ud83d\udcfa Prefer to watch? Find Cider Chat on YouTube for more cider stories, orchard adventures, and global cider culture. \ud83d\udc9b If you love what you\u2019re hearing, please consider supporting Cider Chat Your support helps keep the podcast on the air and makes it possible to share more interviews and deep-dive conversations like this one. ","author_name":"Cider Chat","author_url":"https:\/\/ciderchat.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39792495\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/197659480"}