Archive for 'Reviews of Past Events'
Great British Cider (and Beer) Festival 2011 Review
Posted on August 8, 2011 by Jim C.
As you’d expect this review only includes thoughts and information about cider and perry at this years event. Introduction Demand for real cider and perry continues to increase with new cider makers starting up throughout the UK every year – this was evident at GBBF last week with a fantastic selection of traditional west country [...]
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Putley Cider Trials Review by Hallet’s Cider
Posted on May 1, 2011 by Jim C.
It’s always a pleasure driving up from South Wales to The Big Apple (Putley Cider Trials) because of the many orchards in full bloom on the way. This year was nodisappointment as the blossom was stunning. On arrival we saw the usual faces andhad a quick chat before booking our entries in. While doing that [...]
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Wassail at Middle Farm, East Sussex
Posted on January 26, 2011 by Jim C.
We had a great visit to Middle Farm in the middle of January, where we went a Wassailing! A Wassail is a winter celebration, traditionally held on Old Twelfth Night, to ensure that the orchard is fruitful in the coming months. It was a fantastic clear crisp night, perfect for blessing the fruit trees. There [...]
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North West Cider Summit 2010
Posted on September 16, 2010 by Jim C.
Written by Dave, from Old Time Cider It certainly doesn’t need to be said that “all cider” events are pretty rare here in the US. However consider an event where the overwhelming percentage of bottles poured and kegs tapped are from craft cider makers. Well it finally happened in Seattle last Saturday! Cider Summit N.W. [...]
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Ross Cider Festival
Posted on September 14, 2010 by Jim C.
A film made up of over 8,000 photographs shot during the 3 day Ross-on-Wye Cider Festival. Learn more about Ross Cider
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Real Cider Elsewhere
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