The Lady & the Cornish Giant: Investigating Colloggett Pippin
All about a most useful Cornish cider apple.
All about a most useful Cornish cider apple.
Jack delves into six bottles he picked up from the shop at the 2026 London Cider Salon. To avoid FOMO, a visit to the shop early in the day is recommended. A UK and US cider and perry tasting ensues!
Jack explores the confusion between cider apple varieties Michelin and Bisquet, suggesting that despite their mistaken identity, Bisquet’s flavour and versatility deserves greater recognition in the cider industry.
Claire chats with makers in regions perhaps not always considered “cider heartlands”, asking what heritage means to them.
Barry tastes through six offerings from Austria’s Haselberger, four perries and two ciders.
Jack speaks with Martin Berkley and a host of fans of his Pilton Cider, as this highly influencial cidery winds down.
Part travelogue, part reportage, Barry reflects on his recent trip to Norway and the remarkable cider culture taking shape there.
Bea reflects on her time living in Cornwall, with pastoral walks and seasonal changes, and how Artistraw’s summer solstice cider releases encapsulated those passing seasons.
Jack chats with Luke McCoy of Luke’s Cider, rooted in West Country traditions, with unique blends and creative barrel-aged ciders.
Brett makes a trip to Edinburgh to visit the inaugral Ubhal event, launched by æble ciderbar and highlighting Scottish producers (with a few from south of the border).