The Fireblight Menace in 1920s and ’30s New Zealand
New contributor Kathryn Bruce explores the lessons learned from how New Zealand reacted to fireblight in its first appearance outside the US.
Year: 2025
Editorial – EU cider definition creeping closer
EU legislators are proposing a 50% minimum juice content for cider, sparking debate about quality and heritage. Barry argues it is not enough.
Cider & Perry Subscriptions: The Pommelier Club
Jack speaks with Felix Nash about the Fine Cider Company’s Pommelier Club subscription service, and samples his way through a delivery.
A Viez MEGATASTING
Barry tastes through 14 different Viez from around the Trier region, highlighting the range of flavours presented by this cider tradition.
A 2025 CiderCon Diary
Beatrix lets us peek into her diary, as she navigates a week around CiderCon 2025.
Magical Maze of Mysteries – Aging Cider
Andrew takes a look at what happens to cider as it ages, then tastes through a mystery box of very well-aged ciders from Ross-on-Wye.
Pyrus Invictus – Barry’s CraftCon 2025 Keynote
The text of Barry’s keynote address at CraftCon 2025, looking at the cultural heritage of cider and perry in central Europe, and his efforts to preserve tradition and biodiversity amid modern agriculture.
The vault opens: a journey into Little Pomona’s archives!
Jack dips into a Little Pomona Archive Box.
Wild are the seedlings: Introducing Vagrant Cider
Jack speaks with James Fergusson about Cornwall’s Vagrant Cider and his use of wild seedling apples, which give their ciders unique qualities rooted in this beautiful region.
A chat with Will Harris of Manchester’s Balance Brewing.
Established in 2021, Balance Brewing specialises in mixed culture barrel-fermented drinks. In 2024, they expanded into cider, launching two Islay barrel-aged ciders showcasing unique flavors and wild fermentation. Our Ed Brown had a chat with them.
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