Category: Interviews
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99 Pines’ Latest Treasure Trove of Perry Releases
Jack reflects on the 2026 Malvern Autumn Show, celebrating rare perry pears and producers, before chatting with Phil Kester of 99 Pines and reviewing five of his distinctive perries, all made from historic varieties.
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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.
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Luke’s Cider: Somerset Soul With A London Lilt
Jack chats with Luke McCoy of Luke’s Cider, rooted in West Country traditions, with unique blends and creative barrel-aged ciders.
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Winter is here. Ross Cider to the rescue!
Jack chats with Albert of the Ross-on-Wye Cider Company about their winter releases before delving into a tasting session.
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Charnwood Cider: An Orchard in a Forest
Our intrepid reporter Jack visits Rob Clough of Charnwood Cider.
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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.
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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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Where You’ll Find Me Now
Brett reflects on mental health and community support, cider podcasts and his connection to Scotland’s Æble Cider Shop, chatting with its founders about their cider club box.
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A Weekend in Belgium: Joran Cidrothèque
Jack visits Joran Cidrothèque in Brussels, a veritable library of cider in the heartland of European beer.
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With your feet on the air and your head on the ground
Martyn Goodwin-Sharman checks out of the Neutral Cider Hotel to guest post about Little Pomona’s solera-powered The Sum of the Parts, Acts 1 to 3.
