Harvest 2025 – The Producers Summary Pt 2
Part two of Jack’s world tour of cider makers, reporting on the 2025 harvest. This time: Canada, USA, England, Wales, Scotland and Japan!
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Harvest 2025 – The Producers Summary Pt 1
Jack resumes his series of harvest reports from makers across the globe. Part 1 takes us from Vermont through Hereford to Germany, and everywhere in between!
Modern Myth-Busting: The Cyder Controversi
Barry debunks the myth that ‘cyder’ and ‘cider’ are different drinks, tracing the spelling history and enduring cultural heritage of cider.
Franklin County Cider Days
New contributor Kris Kazaks reports on the Franklin County Cider Days festival in Massachusetts (and neighbouring States), a celebration of cider and community.
In Praise of the Part-Time Cider Maker
Barry sings a song of praise to part-time cider and perry makers, artisans with a deep commitment to craft, tradition and the land.
TCCPA’s Perry is Alive Campaign
The Three Counties Cider & Perry Association have launched a Perry is Alive campaign to counter Westons’ claim that perry is “dead”.
By Chance Or Design: Preserving Historic Varieties of Perry Pears
Jack in conversation with Tom Oliver at PerryFest 2025, highlighting the history and challenges of perry pears, and the importance of preserving these unique fruits for future generations.
Editorial: Perry Is Not Dead.
Westons’ statement that “perry is dead” dismisses centuries-old craftsmanship and cultural significance. Barry argues that education, not erasure, is essential.
PerryFest 2025
Jack reports on PerryFest, held in the Museum of Cider, sorry, Museum of Perry, in Hereford, and has a chat with the organisers about this unique event.
Malvern Autumn Show 2025
Jack reports on last weekend’s Malvern Autumn Show, which was a showcase of perry pears and perry, with the first championship dedicated to our favourite drink.
Cider Review 