Monthly Archives: September 2008

Ciderland – new book claims cider-makers invented champagne

Posted on September 28, 2008 by uk cider

James Crowden, has written a new book called Ciderland which documents the history of cider making and claims that the credit for inventing Champagne should really go to Christopher Merret, a West Country scientist who outlined his method of making … Continue reading →

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Home made cider with homemade presses and scratters

Posted on September 22, 2008 by uk cider

It’s that time of year again when thousands of people in the Northern hemisphere are looking at all those apples ripening on the trees soon to fall and starting to think….hmmmm what a shame if they should go to waste … Continue reading →

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Cider, Hard and Sweet

Posted on September 19, 2008 by uk cider

The second edition of Ben Watson’s Cider Hard and Sweet, is now just out on sale. Ben is a noted US ‘slow food’ guru. A fully updated and expanded primer for anyone who wants to make cider and for those … Continue reading →

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The Orchard Pig

Posted on September 16, 2008 by uk cider

This is a light cider ( 5.5% ?) with some good somerset cider apple flavour, but a hint of toffee I thought, although the label indicated a pure fresh pressed apple juice product. Found in a farm shop in Fife, … Continue reading →

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Organic dry cider

Posted on September 3, 2008 by uk cider

This bottled cider in the eastern counties style was of excellent quality and interest. I think the cider comes from Seddlescombe Vineyard and is labeled simply as “Organic Dry Cider” made by Organic County Drinks Ltd. Using only real, fresh … Continue reading →

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