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Cider Review @ciderreview.bsky.social · 4d

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.

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.

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Cider Review @ciderreview.bsky.social · 11d

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!

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…

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Will McMahon @willmcmahon36.bsky.social · 10d

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 Review @ciderreview.bsky.social · Mar 8

New contributor Joe Flannery-Sutherland traces the origins of apples and pears, their evolution across millions of years, and how the attraction to early hominids has resulted in the rich cider landscape we now have.

Cider’s Evolutionary Backstory

New contributor Joe Flannery-Sutherland traces the origins of apples and pears, their evolution across millions of years, and how the attraction to early hominids has resulted in the rich cider lan…

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Cider Review @ciderreview.bsky.social · 11d

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!

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…

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Cider Review @ciderreview.bsky.social · 18d

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.

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Cider Review @ciderreview.bsky.social · 25d

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.

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Cider Review @ciderreview.bsky.social · 25d

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.

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Cider Review @ciderreview.bsky.social · Sep 6

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

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.

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Cider Review @ciderreview.bsky.social · Aug 30

A Hungarian Trio from Abaliget Garden Project.

A Hungarian Trio from Abaliget Garden Project

Jack closes the month with a look at three ciders from Hungary’s Abaliget Garden Project.

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Cider Review @ciderreview.bsky.social · Aug 22

Raison D’Être 2023
In which Jack muses over time, place and barrels, speaking with Albert on how it is represented in the annual release of @rosscider.bsky.social's Raison D’Être, this time the 2023 vintage. With tasting notes from Jack and Adam.

Raison D’Être 2023

Jack muses over time, place and barrels, speaking with Albert on how it is represented in the annual release of Ross-on-Wye’s Raison D’Être, this time the 2023 vintage. With tasting notes fro…

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Sean The Brewer @seanayling.bsky.social · Aug 22

Can't wait to try this.

We've got vintages from 20 to 23 on draught from next Thursday @tomstapandbrew.bsky.social

www.tomstap.co.uk/a-uk-first-f...

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Cider Review @ciderreview.bsky.social · Aug 22

Apparently there are now 45 locations participating! Amazing!

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Cider Review @ciderreview.bsky.social · Aug 22

Raison D’Être 2023
In which Jack muses over time, place and barrels, speaking with Albert on how it is represented in the annual release of @rosscider.bsky.social's Raison D’Être, this time the 2023 vintage. With tasting notes from Jack and Adam.

Raison D’Être 2023

Jack muses over time, place and barrels, speaking with Albert on how it is represented in the annual release of Ross-on-Wye’s Raison D’Être, this time the 2023 vintage. With tasting notes fro…

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Cider Review @ciderreview.bsky.social · Aug 16

From Nottingham to Cambridge: The brilliant Blue Barrel Cider!
Jack tastes through six creations from Cambridgeshire's (ex Nottinghamshire) Blue Barrel. @bluebarrelcider.bsky.social

From Nottingham to Cambridge: The brilliant Blue Barrel Cider!

Jack tastes through six creations from Cambridgeshire’s (ex Nottinghamshire) Blue Barrel.

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Cider Review @ciderreview.bsky.social · Aug 10

A repost for you Sunday readers. Kemker Kultuur makes some really special beers, and their ciders are now reaching that level too.

Cider Review @ciderreview.bsky.social · Aug 9

Kemker Kultuur: Rediscovering Tradition in Farmhouse Cider Making

@barmas.bsky.social introduces Brauerei Kemker, a German farmhouse brewery that is making cider as an integeral part of their philosophy.

Kemker Kultuur: Rediscovering Tradition in Farmhouse Cider Making

Barry introduces Brauerei Kemker, a German farmhouse brewery that is making cider as an integeral part of their philosophy.

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Cider Review @ciderreview.bsky.social · Aug 9

Kemker Kultuur: Rediscovering Tradition in Farmhouse Cider Making

@barmas.bsky.social introduces Brauerei Kemker, a German farmhouse brewery that is making cider as an integeral part of their philosophy.

Kemker Kultuur: Rediscovering Tradition in Farmhouse Cider Making

Barry introduces Brauerei Kemker, a German farmhouse brewery that is making cider as an integeral part of their philosophy.

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Cider Review @ciderreview.bsky.social · Aug 2

Purbeck Cider’s Zero and Gold.
Jack explores the rising demand for Low/No alcohol beverages in the UK, with a closer look at Purbeck Cider's new Zero cider as a flavourful option.
#cider #cidre #apfelwein #perry #orchards 🥂

Purbeck Cider’s Zero and Gold

Jack explores the rising demand for Low/No alcohol beverages in the UK, with a closer look at Purbeck Cider’s new Zero cider as a flavorful option.

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Cider Review @ciderreview.bsky.social · Aug 2

Purbeck Cider’s Zero and Gold.
Jack explores the rising demand for Low/No alcohol beverages in the UK, with a closer look at Purbeck Cider's new Zero cider as a flavourful option.
#cider #cidre #apfelwein #perry #orchards 🥂

Purbeck Cider’s Zero and Gold

Jack explores the rising demand for Low/No alcohol beverages in the UK, with a closer look at Purbeck Cider’s new Zero cider as a flavorful option.

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Cider Review @ciderreview.bsky.social · Jul 27

A repost for the Sunday readers.

Cider Review @ciderreview.bsky.social · Jul 26

Six Low- and No-Alcohol Alternatives from Manufaktur Jörg Geiger.

@barmas.bsky.social and a group of friends taste through six no- and low-alcohol drinks from Manufaktur Jörg Geiger in Baden-Württemberg, Germany.

Six Low- and No-Alcohol Alternatives from Manufaktur Jörg Geiger

Barry and a group of friends taste through six no- and low-alcohol drinks from Manufaktur Jörg Geiger in Baden-Württemberg, Germany.

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Cider Review @ciderreview.bsky.social · Jul 26

Six Low- and No-Alcohol Alternatives from Manufaktur Jörg Geiger.

@barmas.bsky.social and a group of friends taste through six no- and low-alcohol drinks from Manufaktur Jörg Geiger in Baden-Württemberg, Germany.

Six Low- and No-Alcohol Alternatives from Manufaktur Jörg Geiger

Barry and a group of friends taste through six no- and low-alcohol drinks from Manufaktur Jörg Geiger in Baden-Württemberg, Germany.

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Cider Review @ciderreview.bsky.social · Jul 25

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Cider Review @ciderreview.bsky.social · Jul 19

The Pulse of the Orchard at Trentino’s Apple Blood
Bea visits Trentino’s Apple Blood cidery, where Federico Pedrolli is putting a new spin on his family’s farm and the apple-growing practices of this northern Italian region.

The Pulse of the Orchard at Trentino’s Apple Blood

Bea visits Trentino’s Apple Blood cidery, where Federico Pedrolli is putting a new spin on his family’s farm and the apple-growing practices of this northern Italian region.

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John Brown @johnbrown1325.bsky.social · Jul 12

I can recommend this place on the first and third Sundays of each month when they have a live Irish music session: really good to drop into

Cider Review @ciderreview.bsky.social · Jul 12

A Weekend in Belgium: Joran Cidrothèque.

Jack visits Joran Cidrothèque in Brussels, a veritable library of cider in the heartland of European beer.

A Weekend in Belgium: Joran Cidrothèque

Jack visits Joran Cidrothèque in Brussels, a veritable library of cider in the heartland of European beer.

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Duckchicken Cider @duckchickencider.bsky.social · Jul 12

Read the article on the way to Brussels this morning. Now at Joran. Thank you for the inspiration @ciderreview.bsky.social.

Cider Review @ciderreview.bsky.social · Jul 12

A Weekend in Belgium: Joran Cidrothèque.

Jack visits Joran Cidrothèque in Brussels, a veritable library of cider in the heartland of European beer.

A Weekend in Belgium: Joran Cidrothèque

Jack visits Joran Cidrothèque in Brussels, a veritable library of cider in the heartland of European beer.

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Cider Review @ciderreview.bsky.social · Jul 12

A Weekend in Belgium: Joran Cidrothèque.

Jack visits Joran Cidrothèque in Brussels, a veritable library of cider in the heartland of European beer.

A Weekend in Belgium: Joran Cidrothèque

Jack visits Joran Cidrothèque in Brussels, a veritable library of cider in the heartland of European beer.

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