Luke’s Cider: Somerset Soul With A London Lilt
Jack chats with Luke McCoy of Luke’s Cider, rooted in West Country traditions, with unique blends and creative barrel-aged ciders.
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).
Jack reviews a trio of ciders from Blackmoor Orchards and Gospel Green
Kris Kazaks returns with a flight of Kingston Black single variety ciders from New York’s Eve’s Cidery, highlighting the diversity and complexity of flavours across different years and locations.
Barry introduces the Swabian Cider Association via a tasting box containing wares from five makers.
Jack chats with Albert of the Ross-on-Wye Cider Company about their winter releases before delving into a tasting session.
Jack explores cider collaborations, showing how smaller, artisanal producers thrive via partnerships, celebrating camaraderie, creativity, and flavour.
Barry reflects on the recent evolution of cider, comparing it to the craft beer movement, and exploring trends such as co-ferments, collaborations, and the rise of no-alcohol options among artisanal producers.
Barry finds that a special occasion is not always needed to open that bottle you’ve been saving.
Andrew and Jack cross paths on the Winter Solstice again, sitting by a fire at the Tannin Inn, appropriately considering all things tannin.