Jack begins a quest to discover what became of the Cheat Boy perry pear, exploring its past popularity, cultivation, and wondering if it is still to be found in the wild.
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Jack begins a quest to discover what became of the Cheat Boy perry pear, exploring its past popularity, cultivation, and wondering if it is still to be found in the wild.
Adam catches up with @3ccpa.bsky.social CraftCon organiser and communications expert, the wonderful Rachel Hendry @rachelhendry.bsky.social, to talk cider, conferences and newsletters.
Will you be attending?
Adam catches up with @3ccpa.bsky.social CraftCon organiser and communications expert, the wonderful Rachel Hendry @rachelhendry.bsky.social, to talk cider, conferences and newsletters.
Will you be attending?
Terroir Incognita: Where Does Cider Stand?
In this incredible tour de force, palaeontologist Joe Flannery-Sutherland (@joeflansan.bsky.social) explores the history and concept of terroir in cider, setting its context in the broader discussion of what terroir is.
An amazing long read for you.
Terroir Incognita: Where Does Cider Stand?
In this incredible tour de force, palaeontologist Joe Flannery-Sutherland (@joeflansan.bsky.social) explores the history and concept of terroir in cider, setting its context in the broader discussion of what terroir is.
An amazing long read for you.
Barry (@barmas.bsky.social) introduces the Swabian Cider Association, a representative group that has defined a quality standard for cider from this region, & a central marketing point for members. We taste throuh a box containing wares from five makers to see what this standard means.
A repost for you Sunday readers.
Barry (@barmas.bsky.social) introduces the Swabian Cider Association, a representative group that has defined a quality standard for cider from this region, & a central marketing point for members. We taste throuh a box containing wares from five makers to see what this standard means.
So, let’s take a look back to November 2023, & a topic that keeps raising its head: the myth that Napoleon said that Perry was the Champagne of the English. Apocryphally, he said similar things about Berliner Weiße, but that might have been a later version of Napoleon, and more likely his soldiers.
So, let’s take a look back to November 2023, & a topic that keeps raising its head: the myth that Napoleon said that Perry was the Champagne of the English. Apocryphally, he said similar things about Berliner Weiße, but that might have been a later version of Napoleon, and more likely his soldiers.
The eagle-eyed among you will have noticed that there was no new article today. Sometimes life gets in the way! But there’s over 500 articles on cider, Perry and the cultures that support them in our archive.
Winter is here. Ross Cider to the rescue!
Jack chats with Albert of the Ross-on-Wye Cider Company about their set of winter releases before delving into a tasting session.
@rosscider.bsky.social
Featuring creations from
@rosscider.bsky.social
@littlepomona.bsky.social
@burumcollective.bsky.social
@tomoliverscider.bsky.social
@millsbrewing.bsky.social
@nightingalecider.bsky.social
and more
With A Little Help From My Friends: Cider & Perry Collabs.
Expanding on last week’s theme, Jack goes on a deeper dive, exploring cider collaborations and showing how smaller, artisanal producers thrive via partnerships, celebrating camaraderie, creativity, and flavour.
Cracking read from @barmas.bsky.social in Cider Review. We have cideries in Virginia that make both great traditional cider and interesting experimental stuff. Makes for a great cider culture in Virginia.
Barry (@barmas.bsky.social) reflects on the recent evolution of cider, comparing it to the craft beer movement, and exploring trends such as co-ferments, collaborations, and the rise of no-alcohol options among artisanal producers.
#cider #cidre #apfelwein #perry #orchards
The fifth and final part of Jack’s 2025 harvest summary, straight from the makers. This time we stay in the UK, where there’s plenty to talk about!
Have you caught up on @ciderreview.bsky.social reflections on 2025? There's a little exclusive in there from me.
A lot to reflect. Solid work done, fabulously interesting stuff learned and shared, but always more to take forward (drinking, writing and learning) - huge thanks to @barmas.bsky.social & @ciderreview.bsky.social for including me in this year’s roundup ❤️🍻🍏🍎🍐
Being sick doesn’t mean looking sick (hard lie - I looked sick as hell yesterday 😬) so going Understated Western on our deck with a glass of utterly heavenly Potters Cider Pomme Sauvage w Virginia Winesap (see more on Potters @ciderreview.bsky.social cider-review.com/2025/12/31/c...)
Cider Review 2025: A Year in Reflection.
With contributions from: @amethystheels.bsky.social @barmas.bsky.social @morrighani.bsky.social @adamhwells.bsky.social and many more not yet on Bluesky
#cider #perry #orchards
“It’s a funny thing, really, that with some things we think we need an excuse, when the fact is they have been made to be consumed, enjoyed, shared.”
@barmas.bsky.social finds that a special occasion isn’t always needed to open that bottle you’ve been saving.
Hat tip to @thebeernut.bsky.social
“It’s a funny thing, really, that with some things we think we need an excuse, when the fact is they have been made to be consumed, enjoyed, shared.”
@barmas.bsky.social finds that a special occasion isn’t always needed to open that bottle you’ve been saving.
Hat tip to @thebeernut.bsky.social
Part 4 of Jack’s harvest summary from cider makers all over the world. Today, from Balmarino down to Sommerset, with some sideways trips to Hungary, Germany and Sweden.
Merry Christmas!
Part 4 of Jack’s harvest summary from cider makers all over the world. Today, from Balmarino down to Sommerset, with some sideways trips to Hungary, Germany and Sweden.
Merry Christmas!
Winter Solstice 2025: Abide With Tannin.
Andrew and Jack cross paths on the Winter Solstice again.
Featuring ciders from:
@rosscider.bsky.social
@littlepomona.bsky.social
@tomoliverscider.bsky.social
Kertelreiter (@barmas.bsky.social)
@balancebrew.bsky.social
Charnwood Cider
Cwm Maddoc
Part three of Jack’s harvest summary series, and another 15 producers check in from around the globe.
Part three of Jack’s harvest summary series, and another 15 producers check in from around the globe.
