Archive for January, 2009

Jazz Apples

What are Jazz Apples?

Jazz Apples

One of the most exciting new apple varieties to ever hit the UK, Jazz Apples are quickly winning fans here and abroad. Conceived in New Zealand from a marriage of sweet Royal Gala and firm, tart Braeburn, once you’ve tried a Jazz Apple you won’t look back.

Well I’ve heard of Jazz cigarettes but how long before we see Jazz cider?

Oz Clarke and James May Drink Cider

UKCider members have been awaiting the BBC2 series Oz And James Drink To Britain in the hope that it will give some good exposure to craft cider. Now thanks to Mark Ellis who was alerted to the article below, we know which episode we need to watch, February 17 2009

This is Bristol Reports:

He is the oldest cider-maker in Britain, producing the golden nectar for nearly 80 years, so it is no wonder that Oz Clarke and James May wanted to sample Frank Naish’s legendary liquid for their televised salute to the best of British drink.

Fellow enthusiasts will be delighted to know that Mr Naish succeeded in converting Mr May, a notorious cider sceptic, and the evidence can be seen in episode seven of the series, Oz and James Drink to Britain, which will air at 8pm on BBC2 on February 17.

Indeed, it seems Mr May could not get enough of the stuff.

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