Markenhof Cidre – French-style cider from the Black Forest
Introducing southern Germany’s Markenhof Cidre, Barry considers small makers and how they got there, before finally tasting through five offerings from Paul Miedtke.
Introducing southern Germany’s Markenhof Cidre, Barry considers small makers and how they got there, before finally tasting through five offerings from Paul Miedtke.
Jack chats with Soha Frem, a maker who has created a whole new cider culture while tackling Lebanon’s surplus local apple crisis.
A few notes on Adam’s first two years as a cidermaker.
New contributor Will McMahon explores the historical context of apple cultivation and the practice of foraging for making cider in New York, tasting through eight examples using foraged apples.
Jack discusses the evolution of Rull Orchard with its founders, Claire and Mike, including their commitment to sourcing unique perry pears.
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.