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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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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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Bumper apple harvest 2011
Posted on September 17, 2011 by Jim C.
The hot spring and cool summer conditions have brought early and bumper autumn crops. There is a plentiful supply of fruits, seeds and berries and many trees are already showing their autumn colours. The conditions follow a record-breaking dry spring, a drought in parts of east and southern England, and a rainy and cloudy summer. As [...]
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Where does cider really belong in a supermarket?
Posted on September 7, 2011 by Jim C.
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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Real Cider Elsewhere
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