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Wassail events 2012
Posted on January 3, 2012 by Jim C.
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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Hairy Bikers getting involved with real cider!
Posted on December 8, 2011 by Jim C.
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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Q&A with cider drinkers – The Wurzel’s
Posted on November 24, 2011 by Jim C.
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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British Apple documentary on BBC
Posted on October 11, 2011 by Jim C.
An hour documentary on British apple history, apple types, orchards and cider making is currently available to watch over the next 7 days on iPlayer, or download it and watch it when you like. Starring our friend Roger Wilkins >> Watch it now
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Cider week in New York
Posted on October 10, 2011 by Jim C.
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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Real Cider Elsewhere
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