Ross on Wye Cider & Perry Festival 2022
Adam, Jack and James each ponder their experience of one British cider’s landmark events.
Adam, Jack and James each ponder their experience of one British cider’s landmark events.
Adam and James team up for a Ross on Wye cider and perry outturn
“One more song, one more song,” the chants filled the air, the atmosphere pulsing with excitement. The coloured lights flickered across the ceiling, occasional shimmers of gold reflected off the crowd from a certain bold jacket (you know who you are). You could be forgiven for assuming that I’m at an arena but I’m not… this is the closing night of Ross Cider Festival being rocked by ‘Burnside’. Hidden away in an idyllic Herefordshire valley this annual event captures the heart of a small (by festival standards) but dedicated and extremely friendly crowd. My first visit with family and friends in tow certainly increased our love for Broome Farm and cemented what will from now on be our annual pilgrimage. As I sat in the main barn the following morning listening to Floaty & Special, whilst eating one last amazing stone baked pizza, I reflected on what was a marvellous weekend. Thursday’s Cider Club was the perfect start, with Haritz (aka Ciderzale) leading us on a wonderful Basque sidra journey. Acid led Sagardo naturala’s (natural ciders), a …
The CR collective takes a look back at the year that was.
An update on Adam’s perry book progress
Adam compiles his annual list of favourites from the year
Adam sits down for a chat with a fellow blogger and reviewer.
Do sweet ciders get an unfair rap? Adam investigates via an in-depth chat
Is this couple as odd as it seems? Adam investigates.
James talks with Platon of Four Acres Estate about his cider venture whilst tasting two of his ciders.