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Wassail!

Wassail!

By now I'm sure many of you will have seen photos, videos and articles about this year's wassail, and if you've now lost a raincoat in a blazing inferno and...

Wassail!

By now I'm sure many of you will have seen photos, videos and articles about this year's wassail, and if you've now lost a raincoat in a blazing inferno and...

Whanau, Whenua & Whakapapa

Whanau, Whenua & Whakapapa

Autumn 2016 marks a milestone in my cider life. 10 years ago, as a young, callow, non-furry-lipped chap, I visited Broome Farm, Ross-on-Wye, to see my friend, and legendary cider...

Whanau, Whenua & Whakapapa

Autumn 2016 marks a milestone in my cider life. 10 years ago, as a young, callow, non-furry-lipped chap, I visited Broome Farm, Ross-on-Wye, to see my friend, and legendary cider...

Cider Apple A - Z

Cider Apple A - Z

Happy Apple Day people!! In celebration of this wondrous event, and to highlight the fantastic diversity of cider apples, I have compiled an A-Z, complete with some little known facts:...

Cider Apple A - Z

Happy Apple Day people!! In celebration of this wondrous event, and to highlight the fantastic diversity of cider apples, I have compiled an A-Z, complete with some little known facts:...

barrels for cider makers

Season of Mists and Mellow Fruitfulness

The nights are drawing in, the first hoar frosts are crystallising the mornings and there's a nip in the air. It's October now, so those drenching deluges of autumnal precipitation...

Season of Mists and Mellow Fruitfulness

The nights are drawing in, the first hoar frosts are crystallising the mornings and there's a nip in the air. It's October now, so those drenching deluges of autumnal precipitation...

In Praise of Perry Pears

In Praise of Perry Pears

I went to Switzerland last week to see a friend from New Zealand. One day, after cosuming a beautiful carafe of Chasselas (Switzerland makes wine - who knew?!) and eating...

In Praise of Perry Pears

I went to Switzerland last week to see a friend from New Zealand. One day, after cosuming a beautiful carafe of Chasselas (Switzerland makes wine - who knew?!) and eating...

From New World to Old - Innovation is key for Cider

From New World to Old - Innovation is key for C...

The problem with having a full-time job talking about cider all over the country, is that sometimes it’s hard to make time for your hobby. Especially when that hobby is,...

From New World to Old - Innovation is key for C...

The problem with having a full-time job talking about cider all over the country, is that sometimes it’s hard to make time for your hobby. Especially when that hobby is,...