Hagloe Crab: back from the brink!
Jack investigates the Hagloe Crab, a historically significant apple, yet uncommon today. But it is being revitalised by passionate makers, Ross-on-Wye.
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Tannic Cider and Perry for the winter solstice
On the winter solstice, Andrew and Jack meet at an imaginary inn to explore tannic ciders and perries, discussing varieties, flavors and experiences.
My essential case of cider and perry 2024
Adam shares his annual list of favourite ciders and perries. But what were yours?
A(nother) bittersweet symphony: six special-release ciders from Ross-on-Wye
Adam and Jack team up to muse on tannins, casks, the turn of the seasons and smaller-format special bottlings.
The Ross-on-Wye Festival Releases 2024
Adam and Bea attend the Rossfest launch tasting and make their way through eight specially-released ciders and perries
Ross-on-Wye Raison d’Être 2022 – on paradox and preference
Adam interrogates the new vintage of what is traditionally his favourite cider, and considers the brand as a whole.
The True Taste of Thorn: 9 single variety Thorn perries from Ross-on-Wye
9 perries, 5 orchards, 5 vintages. Adam and Beatrix team up to get to the bottom of Thorn Pear
Surprise and Delight: The 2024 London Cider Salon
Jack reports from the 2024 London Cider Salon.
Fireblight: An existential threat to cider and perry
Laura Hadland traces how fireblight came to Britain in the 1950s, the devastation it caused then, and how it is yet again a serious threat to cider and perry.
Something Old, Something(s) New
A whisky cask delivery turns into a tasting of some Ross oak cask ciders (and perry), as Jack and Adam team up with something old and some things new!
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