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In a world where 78% of the atmosphere is filled with an invisible force, an international collective of scientists unites to unlock its full power. Join this elite alliance as they expose how inert nitrogen is transformed into a potent ally for apple trees—and a game-changer for cider.Discover the dynamic ecosystem within the orchard, where nitrogen management can mean the difference between aromatic triumph and flavor catastrophe. Learn how yeast—tiny but mighty—control the fate of your cider based on the nutrients they consume. Discover how nitrogen influences aroma and flavor, learn strategies for managing low- or high-nitrogen fermentations, and take away practical tips for guiding nitrogen from orchard to tank.This isn’t just another CiderCon panel. It’s an origin story…Of elements. Of fermentation. Of flavor.
Moderator: Brighid O’Keane, Cider Institue.
Panelists: Greg Peck, Cornell, Dave Takush, 2 Towns Ciderhouse, Amanda Stewart, Virginia Tech.
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