Modern Myth-Busting: The Cyder Controversi
Barry debunks the myth that ‘cyder’ and ‘cider’ are different drinks, tracing the spelling history and enduring cultural heritage of cider.
All posts tagged: History
Cider’s Evolutionary Backstory
New contributor Joe Flannery-Sutherland traces the origins of apples and pears, their evolution across millions of years, and how the attraction to early hominids has resulted in the rich cider landscape we now have.
Notes from the past: Der Zider, 1913
Barry takes us back to 1913, and a German article explaining why cider was deserving of more respect than it received. Plus ça change!
Notes from the past: At a cidery in Swabia, 1867
Barry takes us back to 1867, and a walk near Stuttgart with two companions discussing Swabian cider making.
Beerewei(n): The Lost Perry Culture of the Westpfalz
Barry investigates a culture where perry was once ubiquitous, yet now barely exists.
On the History of Made Wine
Love great Burgundy but hate the prices? Barry has you covered…
Cider Review 