Cider Review 2025: A Year in Reflection
As is now customary, we introduce a star-studded cast of just some of CRs contributors, with our annual cider-centric collection of personal revues of the year that was.
Author: Barry Masterson
Stashkiller – Random Bottles, no Occasions
Barry finds that a special occasion is not always needed to open that bottle you’ve been saving.
Modern Myth-Busting: The Cyder Controversi
Barry debunks the myth that ‘cyder’ and ‘cider’ are different drinks, tracing the spelling history and enduring cultural heritage of cider.
In Praise of the Part-Time Cider Maker
Barry sings a song of praise to part-time cider and perry makers, artisans with a deep commitment to craft, tradition and the land.
Editorial: Perry Is Not Dead.
Westons’ statement that “perry is dead” dismisses centuries-old craftsmanship and cultural significance. Barry argues that education, not erasure, is essential.
Cider & Community – The Event Engines That Drive It
To underscore the cultural relevance of cider and perry, we will introduce a new section dedicated to sharing cider-related events worldwide. We welcome your submissions to promote greater community participation!
Ross-on-Wye Cider & Perry Festival 2025
Some of our contributors reflect on the 2025 Ross Cider Festival, where cider, community, and personal connections all manifest in one place.
Kemker Kultuur: Rediscovering Tradition in Farmhouse Cider Making
Barry introduces Brauerei Kemker, a German farmhouse brewery that is making cider as an integeral part of their philosophy.
Six Low- and No-Alcohol Alternatives from Manufaktur Jörg Geiger
Barry and a group of friends taste through six no- and low-alcohol drinks from Manufaktur Jörg Geiger in Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
Jörg Geiger, the vanguard of non-alcoholic cider and perry
Barry finally gets to interview Jörg Geiger, one of Germany’s foremost cider and perry makers, leading innovations in the non-alcohol sector.
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