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Harvest 2025 – The Producers Summary Pt 1 Jack resumes his series of harvest reports from makers across the globe. Part 1 takes us from Vermont through Hereford to Germany, and everywhere in between!

Harvest 2025 – The Producers Summary Pt. 1.
Jack resumes his annual series of harvest reports from makers across the globe. Part 1 takes us from Vermont through Hereford to Germany, and everywhere in between!

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.

I’m not very good at self-promotion, but here’s a repost for the Sunday readers out there 🙂 There’s a claim that is being repeated more often of late that cyder was a different and superior drink to cider. In this long read (perfect with a cup of tea or a glass of cider) I debunk this modern myth.

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.

Modern Myth-Busting: The Cyder Controversi.
In which @barmas.bsky.social debunks the modern myth that ‘cyder’ and ‘cider’ are two different drinks, tracing the spelling history and enduring cultural heritage of cider.

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.

Modern Myth-Busting: The Cyder Controversi.
In which @barmas.bsky.social debunks the modern myth that ‘cyder’ and ‘cider’ are two different drinks, tracing the spelling history and enduring cultural heritage of cider.

Cider Women Cider Share 2025 Claire takes us back to the sunshine of July 2025, when the Cider Women convened at Artistraw for their AGM, celebrating a shared passion for cider and perry.

Yes, we have a short midweek post again! This time, Claire takes us back to the sunshine of July 2025, when the Cider Women convened at Artistraw for their AGM, celebrating a shared passion for cider and perry. A reminder of the sunshine that will return to this northern hemisphere.

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Kris has quite the cider CV, being a formerly of Bauman's Cider in Oregon, Eden Ciders in Vermont, and Rose Hill Farm in New York. I (Barry here) for one am delighted to have another voice from the US! The world of cider is broad and rich, and CR reflects that.

Franklin County Cider Days New contributor Kris Kazaks reports on the Franklin County Cider Days festival in Massachusetts (and neighbouring States), a celebration of cider and community.

New contributor Kris Kazaks reports on the Franklin County Cider Days festival in Massachusetts (and neighbouring States), a true celebration of cider and community.

A Melange of Charnwood Cider Bottlings Jack tastes through seven creations from Leicestershire’s Charnwood Cider.

A Melange of Charnwood Cider Bottlings.
Jack tastes through seven creations from Leicestershire's Charnwood Cider.

A Melange of Charnwood Cider Bottlings Jack tastes through seven creations from Leicestershire’s Charnwood Cider.

A Melange of Charnwood Cider Bottlings.
Jack tastes through seven creations from Leicestershire's Charnwood Cider.

In Praise of the Part-Time Cider Maker Barry sings a song of praise to part-time cider and perry makers, artisans with a deep commitment to craft, tradition and the land.

A repost for the Sunday readers out
@barmas.bsky.social pays tribute to part-time cider and perry makers, dedicated artisans who embody tradition, craftsmanship, and a deep connection to the land. And all in their spare time!

As promised…
This started life as dictated notes while walking the dog a couple weeks ago, and was intended to be an Instagram post about what it’s like being a part-time cider maker and orchardist. But there are many more out there doing the same afterhours toil. So this is for them.

The cider shortlist for the BGBW Awards 2025. Beatrix Swanson Tasty, brutish and short - A snapshot of Swedish cider with Brutes Gabe Cook World of Cider: Asturias (credit: CAMRA Learn & Discover) Jane Peyton Cider Knowledge Box Laura Hadland Cider Review: How do you fingerprint an apple Rachel Hendry & Anaïs Lecoq Cidre Breton — One Iconic Cider From Both Sides Of The Channel

Huge congratulations to Bea and @morrighani.bsky.social for their @britbeerwriters.bsky.social shortlisting. We’re proud to have been allowed to publish your work!
And to our friends in cider, @rachelhendry.bsky.social, Gabe, Jane and Anaïs! Flying the cider flag is sometimes a lonely furrow! 😄

In Praise of the Part-Time Cider Maker Barry sings a song of praise to part-time cider and perry makers, artisans with a deep commitment to craft, tradition and the land.

Barry @barmas.bsky.social sings a song of praise to part-time cider and perry makers, artisans with a deep commitment to craft, tradition and the land.

#cider #PerryisAlive

Charnwood Cider: An Orchard in a Forest Our intrepid reporter Jack visits Rob Clough of Charnwood Cider.

Charnwood Cider: An Orchard in a Forest.
Our intrepid reporter Jack muses on the timescale of orchards, and visits the lovely Rob Clough of Charnwood Cider.
#cider #perryisalive

Charnwood Cider: An Orchard in a Forest Our intrepid reporter Jack visits Rob Clough of Charnwood Cider.

Charnwood Cider: An Orchard in a Forest.
Our intrepid reporter Jack muses on the timescale of orchards, and visits the lovely Rob Clough of Charnwood Cider.
#cider #perryisalive

a photo of a just opened bottle of perry with the caption perry is alive

The TCCPA announce their Perry is Alive campaign in response to Westons recent declaration that perry is "dead"

Imagery: @helenannesmith.bsky.social

tccpa.co.uk/perry-is-ali...

Editorial: Perry Is Not Dead. Westons’ statement that “perry is dead” dismisses centuries-old craftsmanship and cultural significance. Barry argues that education, not erasure, is essential.

Westons' statement that "perry is dead" dismisses centuries-old craftsmanship and cultural significance. Barry (@barmas.bsky.social) argues that education, not erasure, is essential.

With reference to
@beesononbooze.bsky.social’s recent article.

By Chance Or Design: Preserving Historic Varieties of Perry Pears Jack in conversation with Tom Oliver at PerryFest 2025, highlighting the history and challenges of perry pears, and the importance of preserving these unique fruits for future generations.

With impeccable timing, proving #PerryIsAlive, here’s Jack in conversation with Tom Oliver at PerryFest 2025, highlighting the history and challenges of perry pears, & the importance of preserving these unique fruits for future generations.
@tomoliverscider.bsky.social @museumofcider.bsky.social

Editorial: Perry Is Not Dead. Westons’ statement that “perry is dead” dismisses centuries-old craftsmanship and cultural significance. Barry argues that education, not erasure, is essential.

Westons' statement that "perry is dead" dismisses centuries-old craftsmanship and cultural significance. Barry (@barmas.bsky.social) argues that education, not erasure, is essential.

With reference to
@beesononbooze.bsky.social’s recent article.

PerryFest 2025 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.

Jack reports on PerryFest, held in the Museum of Cider @museumofcider.bsky.social, sorry, Museum of Perry, in Hereford, and has a chat with the organisers of this unique event, Paul Stevens and @lzbth.bsky.social.

2025 NAGBW Awards Ceremony Winners North American Guild of Beer Writers Best Other Beverage Reporting Second Place Hadland, Laura. "How do you fingerprint an apple?" Cider Review, November 2, 2024. https://cider-review.com/2024/11/02/how-do-you-fingerprint-an-apple/ Pull quote: "It's exactly the same as the forensic services use [...] We used it to identify one individual versus another. We generate a barcode for the individual and we match it up to the barcode of other individuals. If they match, they're the same and if they're different, then they're different varieties.""

Very chuffed to have picked up a second place in the @nagbw.bsky.social awards tonight for my piece on cider apple DNA profiling for @ciderreview.bsky.social.

cider-review.com/2024/11/02/h...

Congratulations to all the winners, it was a pleasure to see so many friends picking up awards too!

Malvern Autumn Show 2025 Jack reports on last weekend’s Malvern Autumn Show, which was a showcase of perry pears and perry, with the first championship dedicated to our favourite drink.

Malvern Autumn Show 2025
Jack reports on last weekend's Malvern Autumn Show, which was a showcase of perry pears and perry, with the first @3ccpa.bsky.social championship dedicated to our favourite drink.

Cider & Community – The Event Engines That Drive It To underscore the cultural relevance of cider and perry, we will introduce a new section dedicated to sharing cider-related events worldwide. We welcome your submissions to promote greater communit…

Cider & Community – The Event Engines That Drive It
To underscore the cultural relevance of cider and perry, we will introduce a new section dedicated to sharing cider-related events worldwide. We welcome your submissions to promote greater community participation!

Really enjoyed this article digging into the evolutionary and geological development of the modern apple family (and the call for cider-makers to explore a diversity of Pomme fruits!).

Cider & Community – The Event Engines That Drive It To underscore the cultural relevance of cider and perry, we will introduce a new section dedicated to sharing cider-related events worldwide. We welcome your submissions to promote greater communit…

Cider & Community – The Event Engines That Drive It
To underscore the cultural relevance of cider and perry, we will introduce a new section dedicated to sharing cider-related events worldwide. We welcome your submissions to promote greater community participation!

Where You’ll Find Me Now Brett reflects on mental health and community support, cider podcasts and his connection to Scotland’s Æble Cider Shop, chatting with its founders about their cider club box.

Where You’ll Find Me Now.
Brett reflects on mental health and community support, cider podcasts and his connection to Scotland’s Æble Cider Shop, chatting with its founders about their cider club box.

When Katy met the Bloody Ploughman Jack muses on beer and cider festivals, before tasting through nine ciders and perries from Scotland’s Ayrshire Riviera Cider.

When Katy met the Bloody Ploughman.
Jack muses on beer and cider festivals before tasting through nine ciders and perries from Scotland's Ayrshire Riviera Cider.

When Katy met the Bloody Ploughman Jack muses on beer and cider festivals, before tasting through nine ciders and perries from Scotland’s Ayrshire Riviera Cider.

When Katy met the Bloody Ploughman.
Jack muses on beer and cider festivals before tasting through nine ciders and perries from Scotland's Ayrshire Riviera Cider.

Ross-on-Wye Cider & Perry Festival 2025 Some of our contributors reflect on the 2025 Ross Cider Festival, where cider, community, and personal connections all manifest in one place.

Some of our contributors reflect on the 2025 Ross Cider Festival, where cider, community, and personal connections all manifest in one place. @rosscider.bsky.social
Featuring @barmas.bsky.social @adamhwells.bsky.social @andrewmassoura.bsky.social @morrighani.bsky.social Brett St Clair and Jack Toye