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Free orchard management and harvesting training, in East Sussex
In the New year, there are some new training courses up for grabs, run by Brighton Permaculture Trust. Loads of information and hands on experience if you are looking for practical management of...
View ArticleWhat is a Micropub?
A Micropub is a very small, one room public house. The concept is attributed to publican Martyn Hillier and his pub, The Butchers Arms, in Herne, Kent, England. Each pub offers their own unique twist...
View ArticleSam Willis on the history of cider
Sam Willis interviews Dr Richard Stone on the history of cider. At Sandford Orchards in Devon, where Richard often uses 17th-century techniques to make cider, the pair discuss how the champagne method...
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Historic Taunton Cider Equipment for Sale
I have been asked by a reclamation expert to advertise some truly collectable, and historic Old Taunton cider equipment. He would like to keep it within Somerset, where it is located and has been used...
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New Cider Duty –£2,500 year EU Tax for Small Scale Cider Makers
Since the 1976 Budget which brought cider into the alcohol duty schedule. The exemption, has served the cider resurgence well and has helped create a wonderful collection of regional ciders. The...
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Real Cider Vs. Wine – Aspall’s Event @ Stanmer House
We don’t need an excuse to visit the beautiful and grand venue of Stanmer House, near Brighton. It’s based in Stanmer village which has an old Sussex feel, a great start, or finish to an adventure in...
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Sussex Cider Festival Review 2015
Ahh, Springtime in Sussex – can only mean one thing – the largest cider and beer event on the South Coast – The Sussex Cider and Beer Festival. It was my pleasure this year to be on the judging panel...
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Edinburgh Real Cider Festival
The Jolly Judge is hosting a Real Cider Festival on Wednesday 15th of July to Tuesday 21th of July After the huge success of our spring cider festival, The Jolly Judge will be hosting its annual summer...
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The Chemistry of Cider
I do like a bit of science, and here is the science bit, when sipping on your cider in the sunshine. Credit – Marshwood Vale Cider. The post The Chemistry of Cider appeared first on Real Cider.
View ArticleSawday’s Travel Guide to Cider and Calvados in Normandy
Sawdays have created a new campaign to encourage travel to the wonderful region of Normandy, France – to visit cider and calvados producers. They’ve put together two unique itineraries and some fun and...
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A campaign win for cider drinkers!
The chancellor has announced that the government will retain the current duty exemption for small cider producers. Thanks to your support we were able to hand in a petition with over 26,000 signatures...
View ArticleLost In Cyder Space @ Craft cider (and beer) rising 2016
Over 150 breweries will showcase over 600 beers and ciders again this year to a backdrop of Djs and live music including headliner Rob da Bank. Beer and cider aficionados can look forward to sampling...
View ArticleApple Infographic from Thatchers
This infographic of ‘periodic table of apples’ – has nice information if you are looking for which apples to select for cider making. Much like a brewer has hops to give beer it’s unique character,...
View ArticleThe Mobile Orchard Project, by Moss Side Cider Maker
Dan joined the Helping Britain Blossom team in July 2015 as the Project Manager for Greater Manchester. His love of orchards, apples, juicing and cider came about when looking to start a meanwhile...
View ArticleLearn to make cider the Butford Way – Cider Making Courses
Learn to make cider the Butford Way, Champion Perry winners at Royal Bath & West Show 2016. The cider making course is simple, straightforward and fun. The day course are ideal both for the...
View ArticleSomerset orchards ‘pick your own’ opened by local mp
West Bradley Orchards, located in the heart of Somerset, home of British Cider, opened a series of ‘Pick Your Own’ weekends in September with a picnic attended by local MP David Warburton and his...
View ArticleBristol Cider Shop relocates to bigger premises
Goodbye Christmas Steps, hello Wapping Wharf! The time has come to raise a glass to our friends Bristol Cider Shop, at Christmas Steps and wish them as they begin a new adventure at Wapping Wharf! They...
View Article2016 CAMRA Real Cider pub of the year
A Wincanton pub crowned best in UK for cider by CAMRA. Somerset has long been regarded as the home of proper, high-quality cider. And now this accolade has been cemented, after a pub near Wincanton was...
View ArticleLondon Amateur Cider Maker Competition
Do you make cider from London apples? If so, get your entries in now for the first ever London Amateur Cider Maker competition we are running at a beer and cider festival in March. It’s free for any...
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