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Brandy doesn’t get the love that it deserves, especially given that it was America’s founding spirit, and no category has a bigger folk hero tied to it (Johnny Appleseed, anyone?). At its core, it’s distilled fruit—wine’s fiery cousin—born from orchards and alchemy, and few do it better than Clear Creek Distillery.
In this episode, we dig into what brandy really is, why it nearly vanished from American drinking culture, and how Clear Creek is helping it make a long-overdue comeback. We also cover pears, patience, and how to make brandy that doesn’t just sip smooth, it sings.
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TOPICS & TIMES:
What is Brandy? (3:26)
Johnny Appleseed (8:58)
History of Clear Creek (9:55)
Everett’s Background (14:31)
The USA & Brandy (17:47)
Rise & Fall of Popularity (24:29)
Why Distillers Like Brandy (30:25)
Provenance of Brandy (34:15)
Distillation Process (38:20)
Fir Brandy (45:17)
Checking the Stills & Types of Pears (54:50)
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So fun to listen to this episode. I first tasted clear creek eau de vie at tom Douglas’ dahlia lounge in the early 90s and it changed my view of brandy. So glad they are still doing their thing.