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What is scrumpy

Posted on April 5, 2008 by uk cider

After seeing some confusion over the Westons Conquest Scrumpy currently on sale at the Wetherspoons international real-ale festival I thought it might be worth asking What is Scrumpy? Opinions seem to vary widely as to the meaning of Scrumpy as … Continue reading →

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Pork with Cider and Apple

Posted on February 23, 2008 by uk cider

  Pork in Cider Recipe with Apple Pork in cider picture and recipe by Andrew K Brown Pork and apple just go together so well. A lot of people have been brought up on roast pork with apple sauce, so … Continue reading →

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Basque Cider Season begins

Posted on January 14, 2008 by uk cider

Found via Aleksu Cider Season opened in the Basque Country – eitb24.com In the next three months, hundreds of people will flock to the cider houses to drink this year’s cider and taste the traditional menu. Cider houses are usually … Continue reading →

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International Cider Festival – July 2008 Abergavenny Castle

Posted on November 18, 2007 by uk cider

Recently added to the ukcider wiki Events page , exciting news that the first International Craft Cider Festival organised by the WPCS has now been booked to take place on the dates of 4th – 6th July 2008 at Abergavenny … Continue reading →

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The Apple Source Book from Common Ground

Posted on November 3, 2007 by uk cider

Kate O’Farrell of Common Ground told me about their new book, ‘The Apple Source Book Particular uses for diverse apples” There are lots of recipes but also information and advice on orchards, produce including cider, contacts etc. The Apple Source … Continue reading →

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Nothing added but time

Posted on October 29, 2007 by uk cider

The revelation by the Independent.ie about the true nature of Magners Irish cider will come as no surprise to ukcider readers. Nothing added but time … sugar, chemicals and sulphites – National News, Frontpage – Independent.ie Information obtained by the … Continue reading →

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A new Cornish cider : Skinner’s Press Gang

Posted on October 7, 2007 by uk cider

I was checking for a link to a beer called “Cornish Knocker” when I noticed that the Truro brewery are now selling a new Cornish cider called “Press Gang” under their own brand name, Skinners. At first I admit I … Continue reading →

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