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A visit to Hollow Ash: two ciders and five perries from Cwm Maddoc

Published by Beatrix Swanson

Beatrix visits perhaps the UK’s most under-hyped cider and perrymaker. Adam rides shotgun with bonus tasting notes.

Published by Jack Toye

Jack speaks with Kate Hartle of Purbeck Cider, and tastes two new releases, including a rare Knotted Kernel SV cider.

Published by Adam Wells

9 perries, 5 orchards, 5 vintages. Adam and Beatrix team up to get to the bottom of Thorn Pear

Published by Ian Stott

New contributor Ian Stott traces the evolution of Little Pomona’s Orange Cider.

Published by Beatrix Swanson

Beatrix reflects on exploring single varieties, and tastes two from Welsh Mountain Cider.

Published by Adam Wells

Adam visits Frankfurt’s CiderWorld and goes berserk again

Published by Jack Toye

Jack completes the Three Saints Perry and Cider exploration with a tasting of seven of Jessica’s bottlings.

Published by Beatrix Swanson

Beatrix Swanson has a tasting tour through new cider offerings from eight makers at the Fine Cider Company’s Spring Tasting event.

Published by Adam Wells

Adam muses on preferences and the ways we taste, then tucks into Artistraw’s latest outturn.

Published by Beatrix Swanson

New CR contributor Beatrix Swanson sings a hymn in praise of the quince, and tastes three very different quince-related expressions.