Author: Beatrix Swanson
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Cider in town and country: Three days at the Northwest Cider Cup
Bea heads to Portland on cider judging duty.
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Distilling the orchard’s spirit — An interview with Sam of Wilding Cider
Beatrix chats with Sam of Wilding Cider about distilling, mistelle-making and tax, with a little tasting of their wares.
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In Hertford, Hereford, and Hampshire, Harrison hardly ever happens!
Beatrix takes a look at the American heirloom variety Harrison and tastes through three single variety ciders.
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A visit to Hollow Ash: two ciders and five perries from Cwm Maddoc
Beatrix visits perhaps the UK’s most under-hyped cider and perrymaker. Adam rides shotgun with bonus tasting notes.
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Single Varieties on the Slopes – Tasting Two SV Ciders From Welsh Mountain Cider
Beatrix reflects on exploring single varieties, and tastes two from Welsh Mountain Cider.
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Spring Into Cider — An Afternoon Tasting New Releases with Fine Cider Company
Beatrix Swanson has a tasting tour through new cider offerings from eight makers at the Fine Cider Company’s Spring Tasting event.
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Hymn to the Quince
New CR contributor Beatrix Swanson sings a hymn in praise of the quince, and tastes three very different quince-related expressions.
