Wild are the seedlings: Introducing Vagrant Cider
Jack speaks with James Fergusson about Cornwall’s Vagrant Cider and his use of wild seedling apples, which give their ciders unique qualities rooted in this beautiful region.
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A chat with Will Harris of Manchester’s Balance Brewing.
Established in 2021, Balance Brewing specialises in mixed culture barrel-fermented drinks. In 2024, they expanded into cider, launching two Islay barrel-aged ciders showcasing unique flavors and wild fermentation. Our Ed Brown had a chat with them.
Birthday Collaborations from The Cat In The Glass
Jack chats with Nicky Kong about the The Cat in the Glass birthday cider collaborations, made with her favourite makers.
Hagloe Crab: back from the brink!
Jack investigates the Hagloe Crab, a historically significant apple, yet uncommon today. But it is being revitalised by passionate makers, Ross-on-Wye.
The drinking sable: in conversation with Franziska Zobel
Barry chats with cidermaker Franziska Zobel about crafting complex ciders while facing market challenges in a non-traditional cider region. Then he samples a few of her creations!
Tannic Cider and Perry for the winter solstice
On the winter solstice, Andrew and Jack meet at an imaginary inn to explore tannic ciders and perries, discussing varieties, flavors and experiences.
Discovering Viez: The Mosel-Franconian Cider Culture of Western Germany
Barry explores the Viez cider tradition that runs from the city of Trier in the Moselle, down into the Saarland, meeting the Viez Brotherhood on the way.
Step forward, Ayrshire Riviera Cider company!
Jack looks at the emergence of Ayrshire Riviera Cider, its connection to local orchards, and the growing Scottish cider scene.
Tasty, brutish and short – A snapshot of Swedish cider with Brutes
A trip to Sweden gives Beatrix the opportunity to do some local cider tourism
Notes from the past: Der Zider, 1913
Barry takes us back to 1913, and a German article explaining why cider was deserving of more respect than it received. Plus ça change!
