January is of course the traditional time to go wassailing. Here are some very special events that we recommend in Somerset. Know of other events? Leave the details of the event in the comments below. Walters Farm, Tintinhull Wassail – 7 January 2012 at 7pm Wassail ceremony for the orchard’s old apple trees followed by music, [...]
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The bikers continue their culinary journey of British food. The duo explore how our love affair with Beer and Cider has evolved over centuries. Featuring Mike Johnson at Ross on Wye cider, and Dave Mathews from the Welsh cider society. I think the bikers are converted! They learn about cider traditions, cider making and blending , [...]
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The legends of the West Country, The Wurzel’s have been tracked down by the Real Cider web site, so we can ask them about their love of cider. 1. How did your love of cider start? In January 1968 at my first ever Wassail at the Butchers Arms at Carhampton near Minehead. 2. What’s your [...]
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I have enjoyed reading peoples reaction to the new commercial ‘cider’ on the market – Stella Cidre, made from Belgian Apple Syrup. The company that owns Stella Artois, Anheuser-Busch InBev, is the world’s largest brewer and also produces the likes of Beck’s, Budweiser and Brahma as well Staropramen, Leffe and Hoegaarden. Stella Artois Cidre will [...]
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Our tweet about real cider being one of your 5 a day recently prompted a news article that was discussed on regional radio at BBC Coventry. A lotta bottle It was reckoned by a local cider maker in the area, that on average 30 pressed apples make a pint of real cider. So by having [...]
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Wise words from fellow cider man – Bill Bradshaw The article is a great insight into the dilemma of where cider lovers, cider makers and buyers see cider in the busy world of wine and beer sales. One of the ubiquitous dilemmas facing people all round the world is where to put the cider. I’m [...]
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A new event happening stateside this autumn/fall – New York Cider week, October 16 – 23, 2011 Ask an American producer of hard cider ‘what’s your biggest obstacle?’ and the answer is likely to be: ‘consumer understanding.’ Hard cider is very misunderstood. Makers of real hard cider – craft cider makers who start with real apples – are [...]
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Why not use some of your apples to make this delicious chutney? Great with bread, cheese and cider! (a BBC Food Recipe) Ingredients 225g (8oz) onions, chopped 900g (2lb) apples, cored and chopped 110g (4oz) sultanas, raisins or chopped dates 15g (½oz) ground coriander 15g (½oz) paprika 15g (½oz) mixed spice 15g (½oz) salt 340g (2oz) [...]
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