On cider and voice and struggle and AI
Adam ponders the struggle of cidermaking and writing under the shadow of AI and macro producers.
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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.
Feels Like Devon: Perries And A Cider From Rull Orchard
Jack discusses the evolution of Rull Orchard with its founders, Claire and Mike, including their commitment to sourcing unique perry pears.
The Lady & the Cornish Giant: Investigating Colloggett Pippin
All about a most useful Cornish cider apple.
Bisquet and Michelin: A Case of Mistaken Identify
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.
What is Heritage to Cider?
Claire chats with makers in regions perhaps not always considered “cider heartlands”, asking what heritage means to them.
The Sunsetting of Pilton Cider
Jack speaks with Martin Berkley and a host of fans of his Pilton Cider, as this highly influencial cidery winds down.
How Norway Built a Modern Cider Culture
Part travelogue, part reportage, Barry reflects on his recent trip to Norway and the remarkable cider culture taking shape there.
Longdon, Foxwhelp & Blavatnik: London Cider Salon 2026
A quartet of Cider Review reporters visit the 2026 London Cider Salon, hosted at the Tate Modern
On the simple, complex joy of good dry, still cider
Adam argues for cider’s fundamental expression (and pretends he isn’t biased)
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