Cider Review

Transparency matters: six new ciders from Smith Hayne

Adam returns to a familiar theme and a favourite Devon producer.

The shining secret: a journey through perry

Adam signs off Perry Month with an epic overview of English perry and a call for further advocacy. 7 counties, 15 producers and 21 perries.

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Perrylous adventures in taste: the Thorny question of palate alignment

In which Chris returns to *checks notes* dissect Adam's tastes

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Six perries from continental Europe

The search for perry takes Adam on a Eurotrip by glass, through France, Germany, Ukraine and Austria

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Three 2020 perries from Kertelreiter

Adam talks about the importance of building international perry bridges

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Three perries from Halfpenny Green

Adam talks celebrations, sparkling methods and Babycham

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Five single variety perries from Bartestree

Adam tastes a flight from one of Herefordshire's perry making greats.

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Two single variety perries from Monnow Valley

Perry month reminds Adam that he needs to investigate Wales more

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The Pear Necessities: Two easy-drinking perries from Burrow Hill and Blue Barrel

Chris invites you to join the perry elite

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The Yarlington Millathon

James embarks on another epic tasting, this time it’s 15 Yarlington Mill Single Varieties

Sugar: cider’s dirty little secret

by The Cider Critic

James explores the lack of transparency around added sugar in mass produced cider.

13th Oct 2021

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Features

Cider making season begins – Pressing

by The Cider Critic

James shares a diary excerpt from his pressing day of 2021

3rd Oct 2021

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Features

The Family Orchard: a personal story

by Megan

New contributor, Megan, tells the story of her family's Devon orchard

2nd Oct 2021

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The shining secret: a journey through perry

by Adam

Adam signs off Perry Month with an epic overview of English perry and a call for further advocacy. 7 counties, 15 producers and 21 perries.

30th Sep 2021

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Pyrus: A Personal Voyage

by Barry Masterson

Barry tells the story of his journey through perry via the pear trees of Schefflenz

20th Sep 2021

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The Quest for the Turgovian Pear

by Barry Masterson

Barry returns, like a more wholesome Arthurian knight, searching for perry's Holy Grail.

8th Sep 2021

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Talking perry with Tom Oliver

by Adam

Adam kicks off perry month with an epic interview with the perry maestro, Tom Oliver

1st Sep 2021

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A visit to Welsh Mountain Cider

by Adam

A trip to a remarkable cidery leaves Adam believing in magic.

28th Aug 2021

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