O Captan! Mercaptan!
Barry explores the world of volatile sulfur componds, and tries to escape without a stink.
Author: Barry Masterson
Apples, Pears, & Pomonas: It’s time for Our Pomona
Barry takes a look at the challenges facing today’s orchardists and makers, and speaks with Albert Johnson on how initiatives like “Our Pomona” can be a useful tool for growers, makers and drinkers alike.
CraftCon 2024 is imminent!
CraftCon 2024 is coming up, “heralding a year of growth for British craft cidermakers”.
Planting an Orchard in an Age of Change
Barry looks back at what led him to plant an orchard of rare and endangered perry pear varieties, and worries for the future.
Notes from the past: At a cidery in Swabia, 1867
Barry takes us back to 1867, and a walk near Stuttgart with two companions discussing Swabian cider making.
Nordappel: Cider from where it’s always raining
Barry has a chat with Ole Klann of Nordappel Cider, from the place in Germany where is always rains.
Beerewei(n): The Lost Perry Culture of the Westpfalz
Barry investigates a culture where perry was once ubiquitous, yet now barely exists.
On the History of Made Wine
Love great Burgundy but hate the prices? Barry has you covered…
Perry, the True Drink of the Bavarians
Barry explores a time when perry was popular enough to be mentioned in song.
The Swiss Tree Murder – Part 2
Barry concludes the tale of the Turgovian Chainsaw Massacre, which resulted in the felling of 11 million fruit trees across Switzerland, and takes a look at the current perry situation.
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