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.
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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.
A 2025 CiderCon Diary
Beatrix lets us peek into her diary, as she navigates a week around CiderCon 2025.
Magical Maze of Mysteries – Aging Cider
Andrew takes a look at what happens to cider as it ages, then tastes through a mystery box of very well-aged ciders from Ross-on-Wye.
Pyrus Invictus – Barry’s CraftCon 2025 Keynote
The text of Barry’s keynote address at CraftCon 2025, looking at the cultural heritage of cider and perry in central Europe, and his efforts to preserve tradition and biodiversity amid modern agriculture.
Cider’s Evolutionary Backstory
New contributor Joe Flannery-Sutherland traces the origins of apples and pears, their evolution across millions of years, and how the attraction to early hominids has resulted in the rich cider landscape we now have.
Sour times: Exploring cider vinegar
For better or worse, cider and vinegar have always been companions. Brett St Clair explores the nuanced role of acidity in flavoring food and drinks, and extolls the virtues of small batch, natural cider vinegar.
Chill hours
Just like the apple and pear trees they love, Cider Review writers sometimes also need chill hours to get ready for the coming year.
Cider Review’s review of the year: 2024
Team CR reflects on another year of cider and perry
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