Ubhal: a Scottish cider gathering
Brett makes a trip to Edinburgh to visit the inaugral Ubhal event, launched by æble ciderbar and highlighting Scottish producers (with a few from south of the border).
Brett makes a trip to Edinburgh to visit the inaugral Ubhal event, launched by æble ciderbar and highlighting Scottish producers (with a few from south of the border).
The fifth and final part of Jack’s 2025 harvest summary, straight from the makers. This time we stay in the UK.
Jack delves into the table cider and perry category.
Jack speaks with Felix Nash about the Fine Cider Company’s Pommelier Club subscription service, and samples his way through a delivery.
For better or worse, cider and vinegar have always been companions. Brett St Clair explores the nuanced role of acidity in flavoring food and drinks, and extolls the virtues of small batch, natural cider vinegar.
Adam interrogates his various feelings on natural cider and perry
Beatrix chats with Sam of Wilding Cider about distilling, mistelle-making and tax, with a little tasting of their wares.
Jack reports from the 2024 London Cider Salon.
Beatrix Swanson has a tasting tour through new cider offerings from eight makers at the Fine Cider Company’s Spring Tasting event.
Jack concludes his round the world tour of the 2023 harvest