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.
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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 & Community – The Event Engines That Drive It
To underscore the cultural relevance of cider and perry, we will introduce a new section dedicated to sharing cider-related events worldwide. We welcome your submissions to promote greater community participation!
Ross-on-Wye Cider & Perry Festival 2025
Some of our contributors reflect on the 2025 Ross Cider Festival, where cider, community, and personal connections all manifest in one place.
Kemker Kultuur: Rediscovering Tradition in Farmhouse Cider Making
Barry introduces Brauerei Kemker, a German farmhouse brewery that is making cider as an integeral part of their philosophy.
The Pulse of the Orchard at Trentino’s Apple Blood
Bea visits Trentino’s Apple Blood cidery, where Federico Pedrolli is putting a new spin on his family’s farm and the apple-growing practices of this northern Italian region.
Solstice and Sunshine: The London Cider Salon 2025
Jack, Bea and Brett team up to report back from last weekend’s London Cider Salon at the Tate Modern.
Cider on the Rocks: Geology, Minerality and Terroir
Joe explores how geology influences cider’s character and its importance in understanding terroir, highlighting the need for more research on this topic.
The Fireblight Menace in 1920s and ’30s New Zealand
New contributor Kathryn Bruce explores the lessons learned from how New Zealand reacted to fireblight in its first appearance outside the US.
Editorial – EU cider definition creeping closer
EU legislators are proposing a 50% minimum juice content for cider, sparking debate about quality and heritage. Barry argues it is not enough.
Cider Review 