Barry M
@barmas.bsky.social
Maker of Kertelreiter cider & perry. Planter of orchards. Pear freak, wannabe pomologist, cider historian, homebrewer, former beer blogger. Editor at Cider Review. ACA Certified Pommelier. Irish in Germany. Owned by a border collie.
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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.
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.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:10 AM
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.
Anu would like some pizza.
November 26, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Anu would like some pizza.
That 15L keg of Märzen I tapped last Saturday night after the final pressing (quince) is still giving. And it is now decided that was the final pressing. Anu and I walked through the orchard this evening and I think we’re done. The freezing temps a few days ago put an end to any more harvesting.
November 26, 2025 at 4:48 PM
That 15L keg of Märzen I tapped last Saturday night after the final pressing (quince) is still giving. And it is now decided that was the final pressing. Anu and I walked through the orchard this evening and I think we’re done. The freezing temps a few days ago put an end to any more harvesting.
It has been decided that my wife will get me a cast iron Dutch oven for Christmas 😉 I’d better order so 😆
I’ve been resisting an impulse buy of an on sale cast iron Dutch oven all day, but if I wake at 4 in the morning again, there’s a high chance I’ll succumb. Don’t really need it, but I like the idea of throwing one into our fire pit with chilli or a beef stew. Look how inviting they make it! 😭😄
November 26, 2025 at 3:20 PM
It has been decided that my wife will get me a cast iron Dutch oven for Christmas 😉 I’d better order so 😆
Meanwhile, on a long walk and it just struck me how odd it feels that there’s not a single person in sight the whole time I’ve been out of the village, and with a good couple km view in all directions. So quiet. It’s nice.
Anu patiently posed for that shot, she’s pleased with herself 😁
Anu patiently posed for that shot, she’s pleased with herself 😁
November 26, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Meanwhile, on a long walk and it just struck me how odd it feels that there’s not a single person in sight the whole time I’ve been out of the village, and with a good couple km view in all directions. So quiet. It’s nice.
Anu patiently posed for that shot, she’s pleased with herself 😁
Anu patiently posed for that shot, she’s pleased with herself 😁
Just to reassure those concerned about Pancakes health (as she peed in my office yesterday), she’s fine. She just made a poor choice (maybe because someone forgot to clean out her toilet)😄
November 26, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Just to reassure those concerned about Pancakes health (as she peed in my office yesterday), she’s fine. She just made a poor choice (maybe because someone forgot to clean out her toilet)😄
I’ve been resisting an impulse buy of an on sale cast iron Dutch oven all day, but if I wake at 4 in the morning again, there’s a high chance I’ll succumb. Don’t really need it, but I like the idea of throwing one into our fire pit with chilli or a beef stew. Look how inviting they make it! 😭😄
November 25, 2025 at 9:01 PM
I’ve been resisting an impulse buy of an on sale cast iron Dutch oven all day, but if I wake at 4 in the morning again, there’s a high chance I’ll succumb. Don’t really need it, but I like the idea of throwing one into our fire pit with chilli or a beef stew. Look how inviting they make it! 😭😄
Look at her. Like butter wouldn’t melt in her mouth. She’s trying to be nice to me after taking a piss in my office earlier today. Admittedly, most unusual for her!
November 25, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Look at her. Like butter wouldn’t melt in her mouth. She’s trying to be nice to me after taking a piss in my office earlier today. Admittedly, most unusual for her!
The juice froze overnight (was -8 sat night), giving a slight gravity increase from 1.045 to 1.055 once drained from the ice. Would have liked to recreate the next night but temps rose again. Will ferment with bay leaves for shots and giggles.
November 24, 2025 at 4:52 PM
The juice froze overnight (was -8 sat night), giving a slight gravity increase from 1.045 to 1.055 once drained from the ice. Would have liked to recreate the next night but temps rose again. Will ferment with bay leaves for shots and giggles.
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If you're stuck for ideas as to how to do something a bit different with this year's massive fruit harvests, I have a growing collection - 125 and counting - of historical and modern orchard and soft fruit recipes, wherein you might find a bit of inspiration:
orchardnotes.com/fruit-recipes/
orchardnotes.com/fruit-recipes/
November 23, 2025 at 11:28 AM
If you're stuck for ideas as to how to do something a bit different with this year's massive fruit harvests, I have a growing collection - 125 and counting - of historical and modern orchard and soft fruit recipes, wherein you might find a bit of inspiration:
orchardnotes.com/fruit-recipes/
orchardnotes.com/fruit-recipes/
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Massive shoutout out to whoever handles the Royal Canadian Air Force’s social media account. They responded to every single comment on their already very solid Trans Day of Remembrance post and they responded like this…
November 22, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Massive shoutout out to whoever handles the Royal Canadian Air Force’s social media account. They responded to every single comment on their already very solid Trans Day of Remembrance post and they responded like this…
Just tapped a keg of Märzen, as you do. I’m hoping someone comes by to help!
November 22, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Just tapped a keg of Märzen, as you do. I’m hoping someone comes by to help!
Well fuck it. Looks like one more pressing. Forgot about the 120kg of quince on a pallet in the yard, now partially frozen, so don’t want them to go to waste.
Had to defrost some hoses before starting though!
Had to defrost some hoses before starting though!
November 22, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Well fuck it. Looks like one more pressing. Forgot about the 120kg of quince on a pallet in the yard, now partially frozen, so don’t want them to go to waste.
Had to defrost some hoses before starting though!
Had to defrost some hoses before starting though!
Maybe no tree planting today, but collecting new posts for the next phase. Taller and narrower than the last meaty ones.
November 22, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Maybe no tree planting today, but collecting new posts for the next phase. Taller and narrower than the last meaty ones.
The last Bayerische Weinbirne.
November 22, 2025 at 8:04 AM
The last Bayerische Weinbirne.
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November 22, 2025 at 6:52 AM
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I’d been thinking about starting to plant trees today, but it’s far too cold to be digging my babies out and leaving their roots bare while I transport them to the meadow. Hmm, what do I do instead.
November 22, 2025 at 7:10 AM
I’d been thinking about starting to plant trees today, but it’s far too cold to be digging my babies out and leaving their roots bare while I transport them to the meadow. Hmm, what do I do instead.
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New contributor Kris Kazaks reports on the Franklin County Cider Days festival in Massachusetts (and neighbouring States), a true celebration of cider and community.
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.
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November 22, 2025 at 6:25 AM
New contributor Kris Kazaks reports on the Franklin County Cider Days festival in Massachusetts (and neighbouring States), a true celebration of cider and community.
An unplanned evening walk, it was supposed to be my wife’s shift. There’s a border collie in the photo there somewhere, you can just about see the white of the tip of her tail.
November 21, 2025 at 4:07 PM
An unplanned evening walk, it was supposed to be my wife’s shift. There’s a border collie in the photo there somewhere, you can just about see the white of the tip of her tail.
Very excited to have a new contributor on @ciderreview.bsky.social this weekend! Someone with a fantastic cider background in the US that has been threatening to write for a year. 😊
November 20, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Very excited to have a new contributor on @ciderreview.bsky.social this weekend! Someone with a fantastic cider background in the US that has been threatening to write for a year. 😊
It’s nice to be home and breakfasting with my best girl.
Taking some time off to attend a Neckartal-Odenwald Nature Park partner meeting. I’m feeling guilty I didn’t do as much for the park this year as I’d hoped, but good to be part of that partner network.
Taking some time off to attend a Neckartal-Odenwald Nature Park partner meeting. I’m feeling guilty I didn’t do as much for the park this year as I’d hoped, but good to be part of that partner network.
November 20, 2025 at 9:09 AM
It’s nice to be home and breakfasting with my best girl.
Taking some time off to attend a Neckartal-Odenwald Nature Park partner meeting. I’m feeling guilty I didn’t do as much for the park this year as I’d hoped, but good to be part of that partner network.
Taking some time off to attend a Neckartal-Odenwald Nature Park partner meeting. I’m feeling guilty I didn’t do as much for the park this year as I’d hoped, but good to be part of that partner network.
Thinking of your recent corona period remains post, @raynewman.bsky.social. At Mosbach-Neckarelz station, a reminder of the times we needed to do quick tests before we could go anywhere. This temp test centre long gone.
November 19, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Thinking of your recent corona period remains post, @raynewman.bsky.social. At Mosbach-Neckarelz station, a reminder of the times we needed to do quick tests before we could go anywhere. This temp test centre long gone.
That was a busier few days than I expected, but that’s a good thing. However, looking forward to getting home and spending longer than 2 days there.
November 19, 2025 at 1:38 PM
That was a busier few days than I expected, but that’s a good thing. However, looking forward to getting home and spending longer than 2 days there.
Been a busy couple days in Frankfurt, but now a breather with my colleagues.
November 18, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Been a busy couple days in Frankfurt, but now a breather with my colleagues.
Such a waste of a good building.
The old station house at Oberschefflenz, being allowed to crumble away.
The old station house at Oberschefflenz, being allowed to crumble away.
November 16, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Such a waste of a good building.
The old station house at Oberschefflenz, being allowed to crumble away.
The old station house at Oberschefflenz, being allowed to crumble away.