Archive for 'Videos'
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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Cidermaking by Frank Naish
Posted on May 4, 2011 by Jim C.
A gentle portrait of Frank Naish, (86), possibly the world’s oldest cider maker, on his farm in Somerset, with helper Paul Chant. Collecting apples on a frosty morning in November 2010, Frank continues a life-long devotion to the artisan way of producing cider, which he did with his brother Harold until his death in 2005. [...]
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Cider – the indigenous drink of the West Country
Posted on April 18, 2011 by Jim C.
I am pleased to share with you a beautiful and informative video explaining the history of cider making at Sheppy’s in the West country. The launch of the video was wonderful 40 members of staff turned up (past and present) and the screening was followed by the sort of feast that farmers refer modestly to [...]
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10 days into fermentation
Posted on January 26, 2011 by Jim C.
This is what cider making is all about. Watching nature do it’s magic. Here is the cider fermenting after 10 days. This video was filmed by Lulworth Skipper, who makes cider in Dorset. He explains the simple reason why he does this: “Always fill to the brim and keep topping up to eject any debris [...]
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Cider-making in Somerset
Posted on December 27, 2010 by Jim C.
Henrietta Lovell meets Julian Temperley, master cider-maker, apple brandy distiller and proprietor of the award-winning Somerset Distillery. They discuss what makes traditional cider what it is, and discuss what is cider brandy. View on the Guardian web site
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Cider Making at Oliver’s
Posted on December 1, 2010 by Jim C.
A well structured video exploring perry pears and making cider with Tom Oliver of Oliver’s cider in Hereforshire.
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Real Cider Elsewhere
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