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.
Author: Barry Masterson
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.
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.
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.
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