The Great Big German Perry Tasting
Barry explores a selection of German perries from an expanding range of makers.
Author: Barry Masterson
A Week (and a bit) in the Perry Pear Harvest
Barry muses his way through the first week of perry pear harvest in southern Germany.
Five Ciders and a Perry from FreuObst
Barry tastes through six bottlings from Germany’s FreuObst.
A Chat with Jakob Hörl of FreuObst feine Zider
Barry continues his series of profiles of small German makers, this time with Jakob Hörl of FreuObst.
Apfelgold – Seven Ciders, One Perry
Barry tastes through eight products from northern Germany’s Apfelgold.
Apfelgold – A Chat with Kira Rehberger
Barry continues his German maker series with a chat with Kira Rehberger, owner and maker at Apfelgold in northern Germany.
The Danger of Definitions – The Dilution of the Meaning of Cider
Barry looks at how the low juice content and watering down of macro cider is having consequences on the very definition of cider in Europe.
O Captan! Mercaptan!
Barry explores the world of volatile sulfur componds, and tries to escape without a stink.
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”.
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