Cider at Terra Madre 2026
Barry continues his report on the launch of the new Slow Food Cider Coalition initiative, this time focussing on the cider-related events at the Terra Madre Solone del Gusto, held in Turin at the end of September.
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The Birth of Slow Cider
Barry explores the birth of the Slow Food Cider Coalition, part of a global movement intended to champion authentic cider and perry, supporting small producers, regional traditions, and promoting sustainable, fair production.
Wata Cider: On Founding Lebanese Cider Culture
Jack chats with Soha Frem, a maker who has created a whole new cider culture while tackling Lebanon’s surplus local apple crisis.
A Cidermaker’s Tale
A few notes on Adam’s first two years as a cidermaker.
Born to RossFest: The 2026 Edition
A Cider Review collective submits its Ross Cider Festival 2026 report, by all accounts another wonderful event.
Making hay while the sun shines: Cider Salon 2026
Bea reports back on the highlights of the Bristol Cider Salon 2026, with delights from familiar faces, and new.
The New Wilderness: Foraged Cider in New York State
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.
Barland pears and British Champagne
Laura looks at Barland, one of Britain’s earliest named perry pear varieties. Once highly valued, now a rarity, is it time for a comeback?
On cider and voice and struggle and AI
Adam ponders the struggle of cidermaking and writing under the shadow of AI and macro producers.
The Yew Tree Cider Trials: Yes, Your Peers are Judging You
In her first solo piece for Cider Review, Anna heads to the Yew Tree Cider Trials, where community judging reigns supreme and a bamboozling blind tasting flight threatens to dissolve her sense of what’s dry and sweet.
