Longueville House Mór and Irish Apple Brandy
Adam heads to County Cork.
Adam heads to County Cork.
Three of the best dry, still ciders in the world.
Adam clocks up a century.
Adam heads around the cideries of Berkshire (via Merseyside)
A nice demonstration of the truism around single varieties.
Adam checks out a cidery in Sussex
Adam investigates what apple varieties actually taste like
Adam continues his foray into the secretive world of cider.
Adam picks his “essential” dozen (part one)
With this year’s Cider Salon less than a week away and the fringe events starting tomorrow, I thought I’d give you a sneak preview of three fantastic creations to look out for at the Salon itself. Bear in mind there’s 20 producers, pouring 60 creations, so pace yourself but make sure you get in quick…it’s only two hours and I ran out of time last year. First up: Ganley and Naish – 4.6% This was pressed back in 2016 and is a blend of Yarlington Mill and Ashton Brown Jersey from an old low nitrogen orchard. The fermentation lasted a whole 12 months before being bottled in May 2018. Andy himself will be at the Salon pouring this one, so be sure to ask him all about it…it’s been over two years in the making. It pours a hazy light amber colour, the aroma is woody, with scents of tobacco. There’s medicinal qualities in there as well as some hints of barnyard from those rich tannic apples. There is almost zero acidity in the taste …