In Praise of the Part-Time Cider Maker
Barry sings a song of praise to part-time cider and perry makers, artisans with a deep commitment to craft, tradition and the land.
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Charnwood Cider: An Orchard in a Forest
Our intrepid reporter Jack visits Rob Clough of Charnwood Cider.
TCCPA’s Perry is Alive Campaign
The Three Counties Cider & Perry Association have launched a Perry is Alive campaign to counter Westons’ claim that perry is “dead”.
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.
Editorial: Perry Is Not Dead.
Westons’ statement that “perry is dead” dismisses centuries-old craftsmanship and cultural significance. Barry argues that education, not erasure, is essential.
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.
When Katy met the Bloody Ploughman
Jack muses on beer and cider festivals, before tasting through nine ciders and perries from Scotland’s Ayrshire Riviera Cider.
Ross-on-Wye Cider & Perry Festival 2025
Some of our contributors reflect on the 2025 Ross Cider Festival, where cider, community, and personal connections all manifest in one place.
From Nottingham to Cambridge: The brilliant Blue Barrel Cider!
Jack tastes through six creations from Cambridgeshire’s (ex Nottinghamshire) Blue Barrel.
Six Low- and No-Alcohol Alternatives from Manufaktur Jörg Geiger
Barry and a group of friends taste through six no- and low-alcohol drinks from Manufaktur Jörg Geiger in Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
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