Fireblight: An existential threat to cider and perry
Laura Hadland traces how fireblight came to Britain in the 1950s, the devastation it caused then, and how it is yet again a serious threat to cider and perry.
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Perry Writers are Idiots
Who let Adam talk perry for an hour? Well here’s a transcript of his keynote speech at the recent TCCPA CraftCon event.
Apples, Pears, & Pomonas: It’s time for Our Pomona
Barry takes a look at the challenges facing today’s orchardists and makers, and speaks with Albert Johnson on how initiatives like “Our Pomona” can be a useful tool for growers, makers and drinkers alike.
CraftCon 2024 is imminent!
CraftCon 2024 is coming up, “heralding a year of growth for British craft cidermakers”.
Planting an Orchard in an Age of Change
Barry looks back at what led him to plant an orchard of rare and endangered perry pear varieties, and worries for the future.
Notes from the past: At a cidery in Swabia, 1867
Barry takes us back to 1867, and a walk near Stuttgart with two companions discussing Swabian cider making.
From Rural Scenes to Regent Street – An Evening of Traditional Method Cider at Brityard HQ
Jack takes us through an evening of traditional method ciders held at Brityard HQ, and asks if cider is the David Bowie of the drinks world.
The Mouse in the Room
Patrick Mann explores the mysteries of mouse, that furtive fault that can creep into ciders.
Beerewei(n): The Lost Perry Culture of the Westpfalz
Barry investigates a culture where perry was once ubiquitous, yet now barely exists.
An editorial substitution
Adam steps back from editing duties and Barry takes the CR helm
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