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.
Author: Barry Masterson
A Viez MEGATASTING
Barry tastes through 14 different Viez from around the Trier region, highlighting the range of flavours presented by this cider tradition.
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.
In conversation with Michael Stöckl, the man behind CiderWorld.
Barry has a long chat with Michael Stöckl, exploring his relationship with Apfelwein and cider, detailing the evolution of CiderWorld, its awards, and the changing perceptions of regional cider traditions.
The drinking sable: in conversation with Franziska Zobel
Barry chats with cidermaker Franziska Zobel about crafting complex ciders while facing market challenges in a non-traditional cider region. Then he samples a few of her creations!
Chill hours
Just like the apple and pear trees they love, Cider Review writers sometimes also need chill hours to get ready for the coming year.
Discovering Viez: The Mosel-Franconian Cider Culture of Western Germany
Barry explores the Viez cider tradition that runs from the city of Trier in the Moselle, down into the Saarland, meeting the Viez Brotherhood on the way.
Notes from the past: Der Zider, 1913
Barry takes us back to 1913, and a German article explaining why cider was deserving of more respect than it received. Plus ça change!
Three ciders and a perry from Latvia’s Mr. Plūme
Barry follows up the Mr. Plūme interview with reviews of three ciders and a perry.
New Baltic Cider: A Chat with Mr Plūme on making Cider in Latvia
Barry chats with Latvian cider maker Māris Plūme about his cider journey, challenges, and passion for local varieties.
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