From Nottingham to Cambridge: The brilliant Blue Barrel Cider!
Jack tastes through six creations from Cambridgeshire’s (ex Nottinghamshire) Blue Barrel.
Jack tastes through six creations from Cambridgeshire’s (ex Nottinghamshire) Blue Barrel.
Barry and a group of friends taste through six no- and low-alcohol drinks from Manufaktur Jörg Geiger in Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
Barry finally gets to interview Jörg Geiger, one of Germany’s foremost cider and perry makers, leading innovations in the non-alcohol sector.
Jack delves into the table cider and perry category.
Jack speaks with Felix Nash about the Fine Cider Company’s Pommelier Club subscription service, and samples his way through a delivery.
Barry tastes through 14 different Viez from around the Trier region, highlighting the range of flavours presented by this cider tradition.
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.
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.
Team CR reflects on another year of cider and perry
On the winter solstice, Andrew and Jack meet at an imaginary inn to explore tannic ciders and perries, discussing varieties, flavors and experiences.