In her first solo piece for Cider Review, Anna heads to the Yew Tree Cider Trials, where community judging reigns supreme and a bamboozling blind tasting flight threatens to dissolve her sense of what’s dry and sweet.
Jack discusses the evolution of Rull Orchard with its founders, Claire and Mike, including their commitment to sourcing unique perry pears.
Jack delves into six bottles he picked up from the shop at the 2026 London Cider Salon. To avoid FOMO, a visit to the shop early in the day is recommended. A UK and US cider and perry tasting ensues!
Barry tastes through six offerings from Austria’s Haselberger, four perries and two ciders.
Brett makes a trip to Edinburgh to visit the inaugral Ubhal event, launched by æble ciderbar and highlighting Scottish producers (with a few from south of the border).
Barry chats with Peter Haselberger, about how and why they are breaking away from the perceived style of Mostviertel perry.
Jack begins a quest to discover what became of the Cheat Boy perry pear, exploring its past popularity, cultivation, and wondering if it is still to be found in the wild.
Jack chats with Albert of the Ross-on-Wye Cider Company about their winter releases before delving into a tasting session.
Jack explores cider collaborations, showing how smaller, artisanal producers thrive via partnerships, celebrating camaraderie, creativity, and flavour.
Barry reflects on the recent evolution of cider, comparing it to the craft beer movement, and exploring trends such as co-ferments, collaborations, and the rise of no-alcohol options among artisanal producers.
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