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”.
The Three Counties Cider & Perry Association have launched a Perry is Alive campaign to counter Westons’ claim that perry is “dead”.
Westons’ statement that “perry is dead” dismisses centuries-old craftsmanship and cultural significance. Barry argues that education, not erasure, is essential.
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.
The text of Barry’s keynote address at CraftCon 2025, looking at the cultural heritage of cider and perry in central Europe, and his efforts to preserve tradition and biodiversity amid modern agriculture.
Mike suggests that different pears have different tunes to play.
Jack dives into some perries from May Hill itself, with bonus notes from Adam
Barry muses his way through the first week of perry pear harvest in southern Germany.
Jack gets into Perry Month with a tasting of two from Norfolk’s Whin Hill.
New contributor, Claire, shares the story of her journey to perry enlightenment
Barry tastes through eight products from northern Germany’s Apfelgold.