Going their own way. Haselberger in Austria’s Mostviertel. Barry chats with Peter Haselberger, about how and why they are breaking away from the perceived style of Mostviertel perry.

Barry (@barmas.bsky.social) chats with Peter Haselberger, about how and why they are breaking away from the perceived style of Mostviertel perry.
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Going their own way. Haselberger in Austria’s Mostviertel. Barry chats with Peter Haselberger, about how and why they are breaking away from the perceived style of Mostviertel perry.

Barry (@barmas.bsky.social) chats with Peter Haselberger, about how and why they are breaking away from the perceived style of Mostviertel perry.
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A trio of ciders from Blackmoor Orchards and Gospel Green Jack reviews a trio of ciders from Blackmoor Orchards and Gospel Green

A trio of ciders from Blackmoor Orchards and Gospel Green.
Jack reminds that we sometimes do review ciders on Cider Review!

O Captan! Mercaptan! Barry explores the world of volatile sulfur componds, and tries to escape without a stink.

For some reason, an article I wrote almost two years ago is getting absolutely hammered on @ciderreview.bsky.social for the past month. All about volatile sulfur compounds in cider (and by extension, wine). I wrote it after preparing for my Pommelier exam :D Maybe other people using it to study?

Time to gather your entries together!

Cider Drinkers are Conservationists. Aren’t They? Barry reflects on cider’s role in conservation, highlighting the connection between consumer choices and orchard preservation, biodiversity and cultural heritage.

Barry (@barmas.bsky.social) reflects on cider’s role in conservation, highlighting the connection between consumer choices and orchard preservation, biodiversity and cultural heritage.

After reading this little article on conversation I'm now craving a nice cider and not able to drink one for at least another week. Utter pain.

As a hard cider drinker, this was heartening.

Cider Drinkers are Conservationists. Aren’t They? Barry reflects on cider’s role in conservation, highlighting the connection between consumer choices and orchard preservation, biodiversity and cultural heritage.

A fantastic read from @barmas.bsky.social in @ciderreview.bsky.social

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Cider Drinkers are Conservationists. Aren’t They? Barry reflects on cider’s role in conservation, highlighting the connection between consumer choices and orchard preservation, biodiversity and cultural heritage.

Barry (@barmas.bsky.social) reflects on cider’s role in conservation, highlighting the connection between consumer choices and orchard preservation, biodiversity and cultural heritage.

The cycle never ends 😄

@ciderreview.bsky.social Just racked off the 2025 perry and cider, and another year’s cycle begins again!

Kingston Black – A Vertical and Horizontal Exploration from Eve’s Cidery Kris Kazaks returns with a flight of Kingston Black single variety ciders from New York’s Eve’s Cidery, highlighting the diversity and complexity of flavours across different years and …

Kingston Black – A Vertical and Horizontal Exploration from Eve’s Cidery
Kris Kazaks returns with a flight of Kingston Black single variety ciders from New York’s Eve’s Cidery, highlighting the diversity and complexity of flavours across different years and locations.
#cider

CraftCon 2026 – The Taunton Edition Jack, Ian and first time contributor Anna report back on last week’s fantastic CraftCon 2026, organised by the Three Counties Cider and Perry Association.

CraftCon 2026 – The Taunton Edition

Jack, Ian and first time contributor Anna report back on last week’s fantastic CraftCon 2026, organised by the Three Counties Cider and Perry Association (@3ccpa.bsky.social)

Cider Paired and Plated: An Interview with Jennie Dorsey Ian speaks with Jennie Dorsey, author of Cider Paired and Plated: The Art of Food and Cider Pairing.

Ian speaks with Jennie Dorsey, author of Cider Paired and Plated: The Art of Food and Cider Pairing and Cider Education Outreach Manager at the American Cider Association.

Cider Paired and Plated: An Interview with Jennie Dorsey Ian speaks with Jennie Dorsey, author of Cider Paired and Plated: The Art of Food and Cider Pairing.

Ian speaks with Jennie Dorsey, author of Cider Paired and Plated: The Art of Food and Cider Pairing and Cider Education Outreach Manager at the American Cider Association.

Missing Presumed Lost? The Cheat Boy Perry Pear: Part I Jack begins a quest to discover what became of the Cheat Boy perry pear, exploring its past popularity, cultivation, and wondering if it is still to be found in the wild.

Jack begins a quest to discover what became of the Cheat Boy perry pear, exploring its past popularity, cultivation, and wondering if it is still to be found in the wild.

CraftCon and Cider Communications with Rachel Hendry Adam catches up with CraftCon organiser and communications expert Rachel Hendry

Adam catches up with @3ccpa.bsky.social CraftCon organiser and communications expert, the wonderful Rachel Hendry @rachelhendry.bsky.social, to talk cider, conferences and newsletters.

Will you be attending?

CraftCon and Cider Communications with Rachel Hendry Adam catches up with CraftCon organiser and communications expert Rachel Hendry

Adam catches up with @3ccpa.bsky.social CraftCon organiser and communications expert, the wonderful Rachel Hendry @rachelhendry.bsky.social, to talk cider, conferences and newsletters.

Will you be attending?

Terroir Incognita: Where Does Cider Stand? In this incredible tour de force, palaeontologist Joe Flannery-Sutherland explores the history and concept of terroir in cider, setting its context in the broader discussion of what terroir is.

Terroir Incognita: Where Does Cider Stand?
In this incredible tour de force, palaeontologist Joe Flannery-Sutherland (@joeflansan.bsky.social) explores the history and concept of terroir in cider, setting its context in the broader discussion of what terroir is.
An amazing long read for you.

Terroir Incognita: Where Does Cider Stand? In this incredible tour de force, palaeontologist Joe Flannery-Sutherland explores the history and concept of terroir in cider, setting its context in the broader discussion of what terroir is.

Terroir Incognita: Where Does Cider Stand?
In this incredible tour de force, palaeontologist Joe Flannery-Sutherland (@joeflansan.bsky.social) explores the history and concept of terroir in cider, setting its context in the broader discussion of what terroir is.
An amazing long read for you.

A Schwäbischer Cider Tasting Barry introduces the Swabian Cider Association via a tasting box containing wares from five makers.

Barry (@barmas.bsky.social) introduces the Swabian Cider Association, a representative group that has defined a quality standard for cider from this region, & a central marketing point for members. We taste throuh a box containing wares from five makers to see what this standard means.

A repost for you Sunday readers.

A Schwäbischer Cider Tasting Barry introduces the Swabian Cider Association via a tasting box containing wares from five makers.

Barry (@barmas.bsky.social) introduces the Swabian Cider Association, a representative group that has defined a quality standard for cider from this region, & a central marketing point for members. We taste throuh a box containing wares from five makers to see what this standard means.

Perry, Napoleon and a trio from Little Pomona Just come runner up at Waterloo and after something to drown your sorrows? We’ve got you covered.

So, let’s take a look back to November 2023, & a topic that keeps raising its head: the myth that Napoleon said that Perry was the Champagne of the English. Apocryphally, he said similar things about Berliner Weiße, but that might have been a later version of Napoleon, and more likely his soldiers.

Perry, Napoleon and a trio from Little Pomona Just come runner up at Waterloo and after something to drown your sorrows? We’ve got you covered.

So, let’s take a look back to November 2023, & a topic that keeps raising its head: the myth that Napoleon said that Perry was the Champagne of the English. Apocryphally, he said similar things about Berliner Weiße, but that might have been a later version of Napoleon, and more likely his soldiers.

The eagle-eyed among you will have noticed that there was no new article today. Sometimes life gets in the way! But there’s over 500 articles on cider, Perry and the cultures that support them in our archive.

Winter is here. Ross Cider to the rescue! Jack chats with Albert of the Ross-on-Wye Cider Company about their winter releases before delving into a tasting session.

Winter is here. Ross Cider to the rescue!
Jack chats with Albert of the Ross-on-Wye Cider Company about their set of winter releases before delving into a tasting session.
@rosscider.bsky.social

Featuring creations from
@rosscider.bsky.social
@littlepomona.bsky.social
@burumcollective.bsky.social
@tomoliverscider.bsky.social
@millsbrewing.bsky.social
@nightingalecider.bsky.social
and more

With A Little Help From My Friends: Cider & Perry Collabs Jack explores cider collaborations, showing how smaller, artisanal producers thrive via partnerships, celebrating camaraderie, creativity, and flavour.

With A Little Help From My Friends: Cider & Perry Collabs.
Expanding on last week’s theme, Jack goes on a deeper dive, exploring cider collaborations and showing how smaller, artisanal producers thrive via partnerships, celebrating camaraderie, creativity, and flavour.