Kat Hand, co-owner and general manager of Berkshire Cider Project shares on The Brewer Magazine/Cider Business Podcast how the North Adams, Massachusetts urban cidery looks to build sustainability into every step. Hand talks about how Berkshire communicates its mission without a traditional orchard setting, the role of local growers and foraged fruits in shaping flavor, and what it takes for a small cidery to earn and maintain B Corporation certification. She also opens up about partnerships with farmers, nonprofits, and conservation groups, plus the tough balance between environmental commitments and day-to-day realities.
