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.
Author: Barry Masterson
The Swiss Tree Murder – Part 1
A state-sanctioned reorganisation of fruit growing forever changed the landscape of eastern Switzerland, destroying its perry heritage in the process. In part one, Barry sets the scene for how this came to pass.
On the winification of cider
Is cider really being ‘winified’? What does that even mean anyway? Our tame historian, Barry, does some digging.
Böhm Ciderwerkstatt – Rekindling Hohenloher Mouschd
Barry’s ‘catch ’em all’ saga of small German producers continues.
American Perry – The Musical
Barry turns impresario to revive a forgotten classic. Watch out, Broadway…
A Chat with Muxaller Cider
Barry continues his spotlight series on the great small makers of Germany
The Quest for the Turgovian Pear: Part II
Is Barry’s Turgovian quest at an end?
1785 – Black Forest Cider and Perry Reinvented
Barry sits down for a chat and a taste with fellow German cider and perry makers
Sorbs and Medlars and Sloes, Oh My!
Barry returns to reach back in time through the history of flavoured cider and perry
The Magic of Grafting
Barry explores the history and magic of grafting fruit trees, whilst sharing some of his own personal experiences.
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