Cider Review
@ciderreview.bsky.social
Award-winning, independent reviews, interviews & articles on cider, perry & the cultures that give them life. The world’s most regular source of #cider content.
Reposted by Cider Review
My first piece for @ciderreview.bsky.social, where I do a tasting of ciders from around Virginia made with just our local apple, the Virginia Hewe's Crab.
New contributor Alistair Reece @velkyal.bsky.social explores the history and nuanced flavours of Virginia's Hewe’s Crab apple, showcasing how cidermakers across Virginia interpret and celebrate this iconic local variety.
Great to have you on board Al!
Great to have you on board Al!
Hewn from Virginia: How Virginian cidermakers express their native apple
New contributor Alistair Reece explores the history and nuanced flavours of Virginia’s Hewe’s Crab apple, showcasing how cidermakers across Virginia interpret and celebrate this iconic native…
cider-review.com
December 6, 2025 at 9:23 AM
My first piece for @ciderreview.bsky.social, where I do a tasting of ciders from around Virginia made with just our local apple, the Virginia Hewe's Crab.
New contributor Alistair Reece @velkyal.bsky.social explores the history and nuanced flavours of Virginia's Hewe’s Crab apple, showcasing how cidermakers across Virginia interpret and celebrate this iconic local variety.
Great to have you on board Al!
Great to have you on board Al!
Hewn from Virginia: How Virginian cidermakers express their native apple
New contributor Alistair Reece explores the history and nuanced flavours of Virginia’s Hewe’s Crab apple, showcasing how cidermakers across Virginia interpret and celebrate this iconic native…
cider-review.com
December 6, 2025 at 6:09 AM
New contributor Alistair Reece @velkyal.bsky.social explores the history and nuanced flavours of Virginia's Hewe’s Crab apple, showcasing how cidermakers across Virginia interpret and celebrate this iconic local variety.
Great to have you on board Al!
Great to have you on board Al!
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!
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!
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!
cider-review.com
December 3, 2025 at 8:06 AM
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!
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!
Reposted by Cider Review
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.
cider-review.com
November 30, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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.
Reposted by Cider Review
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.
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.
cider-review.com
November 29, 2025 at 6:43 AM
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.
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.
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.
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.
cider-review.com
November 29, 2025 at 6:43 AM
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.
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.
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.
cider-review.com
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.
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.
cider-review.com
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.
Reposted by Cider Review
A Melange of Charnwood Cider Bottlings.
Jack tastes through seven creations from Leicestershire's Charnwood Cider.
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.
cider-review.com
November 15, 2025 at 8:32 AM
A Melange of Charnwood Cider Bottlings.
Jack tastes through seven creations from Leicestershire's Charnwood Cider.
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.
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.
cider-review.com
November 15, 2025 at 8:32 AM
A Melange of Charnwood Cider Bottlings.
Jack tastes through seven creations from Leicestershire's Charnwood Cider.
Jack tastes through seven creations from Leicestershire's Charnwood Cider.
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!
@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!
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.
cider-review.com
November 9, 2025 at 9:59 AM
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!
@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!
Reposted by Cider Review
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.
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.
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
#cider #PerryisAlive
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.
cider-review.com
November 8, 2025 at 7:42 AM
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.
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.
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! 😄
And to our friends in cider, @rachelhendry.bsky.social, Gabe, Jane and Anaïs! Flying the cider flag is sometimes a lonely furrow! 😄
November 8, 2025 at 10:12 AM
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! 😄
And to our friends in cider, @rachelhendry.bsky.social, Gabe, Jane and Anaïs! Flying the cider flag is sometimes a lonely furrow! 😄
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
#cider #PerryisAlive
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.
cider-review.com
November 8, 2025 at 6:51 AM
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
#cider #PerryisAlive
Reposted by Cider Review
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
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.
cider-review.com
November 1, 2025 at 10:57 AM
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
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 muses on the timescale of orchards, and visits the lovely Rob Clough of Charnwood Cider.
#cider #perryisalive
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.
cider-review.com
November 1, 2025 at 10:57 AM
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
Our intrepid reporter Jack muses on the timescale of orchards, and visits the lovely Rob Clough of Charnwood Cider.
#cider #perryisalive
Reposted by Cider Review
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...
Imagery: @helenannesmith.bsky.social
tccpa.co.uk/perry-is-ali...
October 27, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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...
Imagery: @helenannesmith.bsky.social
tccpa.co.uk/perry-is-ali...
Reposted by Cider Review
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.
With reference to
@beesononbooze.bsky.social’s recent article.
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.
cider-review.com
October 24, 2025 at 9:24 AM
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.
With reference to
@beesononbooze.bsky.social’s recent article.
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
@tomoliverscider.bsky.social @museumofcider.bsky.social
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.
cider-review.com
October 25, 2025 at 5:24 AM
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
@tomoliverscider.bsky.social @museumofcider.bsky.social
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.
With reference to
@beesononbooze.bsky.social’s recent article.
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.
cider-review.com
October 24, 2025 at 9:24 AM
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.
With reference to
@beesononbooze.bsky.social’s recent article.
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.
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.
cider-review.com
October 18, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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.
Reposted by Cider Review
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!
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!
![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.""](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:lyy3yo6cnzp4xwrdcc47tuif/bafkreihanqeql65dg7hr4wldlr3ghfdxunn6xlbuxm54ole2fftenrq3xq@jpeg)
October 12, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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!
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 @3ccpa.bsky.social championship dedicated to our favourite drink.
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.
cider-review.com
October 4, 2025 at 6:16 AM
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.
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.
Reposted by Cider Review
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!
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…
cider-review.com
September 27, 2025 at 11:49 AM
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!
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!
Reposted by Cider Review
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!).
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…
cider-review.com
September 28, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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!).