Category: Reviews
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Hewn from Virginia: How Virginian cidermakers express their native apple
New contributor Alistair Reece explores the history and nuanced flavours of Virginia’s Hewe’s Crab apple, showcasing how cidermakers across Virginia interpret and celebrate this iconic native fruit.
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Cider Women Cider Share 2025
Claire takes us back to the sunshine of July 2025, when the Cider Women convened at Artistraw for their AGM, celebrating a shared passion for cider and perry.
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A Melange of Charnwood Cider Bottlings
Jack tastes through seven creations from Leicestershire’s Charnwood Cider.
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Malvern Autumn Show 2025
Jack reports on last weekend’s Malvern Autumn Show, which was a showcase of perry pears and perry, with the first championship dedicated to our favourite drink.
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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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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.
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A Hungarian Trio from Abaliget Garden Project
Jack closes the month with a look at three ciders from Hungary’s Abaliget Garden Project.
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Raison D’Être 2023
Jack muses over time, place and barrels, speaking with Albert on how it is represented in the annual release of Ross-on-Wye’s Raison D’Être, this time the 2023 vintage. With tasting notes from Jack and Adam!
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From Nottingham to Cambridge: The brilliant Blue Barrel Cider!
Jack tastes through six creations from Cambridgeshire’s (ex Nottinghamshire) Blue Barrel.
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Kemker Kultuur: Rediscovering Tradition in Farmhouse Cider Making
Barry introduces Brauerei Kemker, a German farmhouse brewery that is making cider as an integeral part of their philosophy.
