Author: The Cider Critic

Can cider makers cater to multiple tastes?

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James investigates whether it’s possible to cater to multiple tastes while enjoying four ciders from Eden.

To disgorge or not to disgorge that is the question…

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James explores the various methods of bottle conditioning whilst musing on whether to disgorge or not.

A Spotlight on Ripe

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James finds out about the new cider makers on the Cornwall cider scene: Ripe.

The price is right…or is it?

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James explores the contentious topic of cider pricing whilst tasting four traditional method ciders.

How Low is No?

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James tastes his way through too much sugary apple water.

A Discovery Duo

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James comes up with more questions about bottle ageing as he tries to Discovery Single Variety ciders

A trio from Canterbury Cider

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James works his way through a trio from Kent producer Canterbury Cider

10 years of BEARDspoon

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James catches up with Steve from BEARDspoon on 10 years of cider making and tastes three new releases.

Sugar: cider’s dirty little secret

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James explores the lack of transparency around added sugar in mass produced cider.

Cider making season begins – Pressing

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James shares a diary excerpt from his pressing day of 2021