Barry M
@barmas.bsky.social
Maker of Kertelreiter cider & perry. Planter of orchards. Pear freak, wannabe pomologist, cider historian, homebrewer, former beer blogger. Editor at Cider Review. ACA Certified Pommelier. Irish in Germany. Owned by a border collie.
Opened this perry tonight with a couple of treasured friends. The Last Hurrah, pressed in 2001 by the legendary Kevin Minchew, rescued & released by @tomoliverscider.bsky.social & Gabe Cook in 2024, a single variety Moorcroft Perry, bottle conditioned since 2002. 11% ABV. Astonishingly good.
January 3, 2026 at 9:02 PM
Opened this perry tonight with a couple of treasured friends. The Last Hurrah, pressed in 2001 by the legendary Kevin Minchew, rescued & released by @tomoliverscider.bsky.social & Gabe Cook in 2024, a single variety Moorcroft Perry, bottle conditioned since 2002. 11% ABV. Astonishingly good.
Good morning.
Anu makes the best snow angels
Anu makes the best snow angels
January 3, 2026 at 8:58 AM
Good morning.
Anu makes the best snow angels
Anu makes the best snow angels
Looks like I’ll be shovelling in the morning.
January 2, 2026 at 8:47 PM
Looks like I’ll be shovelling in the morning.
If you’re bored and would like to know how I got into making cider, have an overview of Central European cider traditions and the lost Perry cultures that once spanned Europe, here’s the original text 😉
January 2, 2026 at 2:38 PM
If you’re bored and would like to know how I got into making cider, have an overview of Central European cider traditions and the lost Perry cultures that once spanned Europe, here’s the original text 😉
I have a belly full of Bratkartoffeln and Fleischkäse, so settling down to try and finish off the German translation of my CraftCon keynote from last year. That means applying all the corrections my wife made.
January 2, 2026 at 2:30 PM
I have a belly full of Bratkartoffeln and Fleischkäse, so settling down to try and finish off the German translation of my CraftCon keynote from last year. That means applying all the corrections my wife made.
Introduce yourself with what almost killed you.
I'm a roof ladder hanging off a loose ridge tile.
I'm a roof ladder hanging off a loose ridge tile.
Introduce yourself with what almost killed you.
I'm cholera
I'm cholera
Introduce yourself with what almost killed you.
I'm Infected Vocal Chords
I'm Infected Vocal Chords
January 2, 2026 at 10:59 AM
Introduce yourself with what almost killed you.
I'm a roof ladder hanging off a loose ridge tile.
I'm a roof ladder hanging off a loose ridge tile.
At this point in the holidays, this seems to be the only way I am tracking the passing of days.
January 2, 2026 at 10:58 AM
At this point in the holidays, this seems to be the only way I am tracking the passing of days.
Good morning.
Anu is back to her usual self today, tail up, ears forward and running ahead of me to scout the way ☺️
Anu is back to her usual self today, tail up, ears forward and running ahead of me to scout the way ☺️
January 2, 2026 at 9:03 AM
Good morning.
Anu is back to her usual self today, tail up, ears forward and running ahead of me to scout the way ☺️
Anu is back to her usual self today, tail up, ears forward and running ahead of me to scout the way ☺️
Something nice arrived yesterday, but only opening it now.
@rachelhendry.bsky.social’s zine.
@rachelhendry.bsky.social’s zine.
January 1, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Something nice arrived yesterday, but only opening it now.
@rachelhendry.bsky.social’s zine.
@rachelhendry.bsky.social’s zine.
Reposted by Barry M
2026 achievements so far: (I) rolled back over and slept more (ii) listening to coffee maker at 9:54 am. While I wait for the mug of revival, here’s the beery news:
Welcome To 2026 And To The Exciting New Format Of The Thursday Beery News Notes!! – A Good Beer Blog
abetterbeerblog427.com
January 1, 2026 at 2:57 PM
2026 achievements so far: (I) rolled back over and slept more (ii) listening to coffee maker at 9:54 am. While I wait for the mug of revival, here’s the beery news:
Poor Anu is extremely nervous today. There are still idiots letting off fireworks this evening, now and again maybe a shot from a hunter in the woods, so instead of her usual ranging ahead of me, she’s sticking close.
January 1, 2026 at 2:44 PM
Poor Anu is extremely nervous today. There are still idiots letting off fireworks this evening, now and again maybe a shot from a hunter in the woods, so instead of her usual ranging ahead of me, she’s sticking close.
Happy New Year.
There’s a dog and a cat hiding from the stupid fireworks under there.
There’s a dog and a cat hiding from the stupid fireworks under there.
December 31, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Happy New Year.
There’s a dog and a cat hiding from the stupid fireworks under there.
There’s a dog and a cat hiding from the stupid fireworks under there.
Reposted by Barry M
A lot to reflect. Solid work done, fabulously interesting stuff learned and shared, but always more to take forward (drinking, writing and learning) - huge thanks to @barmas.bsky.social & @ciderreview.bsky.social for including me in this year’s roundup ❤️🍻🍏🍎🍐
Cider Review 2025: A Year in Reflection.
With contributions from: @amethystheels.bsky.social @barmas.bsky.social @morrighani.bsky.social @adamhwells.bsky.social and many more not yet on Bluesky
#cider #perry #orchards
With contributions from: @amethystheels.bsky.social @barmas.bsky.social @morrighani.bsky.social @adamhwells.bsky.social and many more not yet on Bluesky
#cider #perry #orchards
Cider Review 2025: A Year in Reflection
Barry introduces a star-studded cast of just some of CRs contributors, with our annual cider-centric collection of personal revues.
cider-review.com
December 31, 2025 at 9:53 PM
A lot to reflect. Solid work done, fabulously interesting stuff learned and shared, but always more to take forward (drinking, writing and learning) - huge thanks to @barmas.bsky.social & @ciderreview.bsky.social for including me in this year’s roundup ❤️🍻🍏🍎🍐
It appears to be cosmopolitan time next door.
December 31, 2025 at 4:35 PM
It appears to be cosmopolitan time next door.
Good morning.
The Windfucker (sorry, I just love that archaic name for the Kestrel) doing its thing.
The Windfucker (sorry, I just love that archaic name for the Kestrel) doing its thing.
December 31, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Good morning.
The Windfucker (sorry, I just love that archaic name for the Kestrel) doing its thing.
The Windfucker (sorry, I just love that archaic name for the Kestrel) doing its thing.
Last post of the year on CR. Thank you all, for joining us on this journey. If you like what we have done, please do share posts, & encourage your cider-curious friends to subscribe. It’s great to get feedback on how we are doing, & sharing is the only way to spread the word on cider and perry ☺️
Cider Review 2025: A Year in Reflection.
With contributions from: @amethystheels.bsky.social @barmas.bsky.social @morrighani.bsky.social @adamhwells.bsky.social and many more not yet on Bluesky
#cider #perry #orchards
With contributions from: @amethystheels.bsky.social @barmas.bsky.social @morrighani.bsky.social @adamhwells.bsky.social and many more not yet on Bluesky
#cider #perry #orchards
Cider Review 2025: A Year in Reflection
Barry introduces a star-studded cast of just some of CRs contributors, with our annual cider-centric collection of personal revues.
cider-review.com
December 31, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Last post of the year on CR. Thank you all, for joining us on this journey. If you like what we have done, please do share posts, & encourage your cider-curious friends to subscribe. It’s great to get feedback on how we are doing, & sharing is the only way to spread the word on cider and perry ☺️
Post a random picture or else everything will go bad in 2026.
December 30, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Post a random picture or else everything will go bad in 2026.
Hoping @hopandwedge.bsky.social will be proud of me. Settling onto the sofa as my wife said I should stop and chill.
December 30, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Hoping @hopandwedge.bsky.social will be proud of me. Settling onto the sofa as my wife said I should stop and chill.
Felt compelled to start cleaning up the barn a bit. Since October, stuff has been moving back & forth as each part was reroofed. Other part still full of building material, here chaos reigns. Mostly I’m looking for my folding Japanese tree saw, as I’m pretty sure it was stolen by a worker.
December 30, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Felt compelled to start cleaning up the barn a bit. Since October, stuff has been moving back & forth as each part was reroofed. Other part still full of building material, here chaos reigns. Mostly I’m looking for my folding Japanese tree saw, as I’m pretty sure it was stolen by a worker.
This year started with planting an orchard, and writing what I have just written made me think back on this piece I published in early 2024 on the first full orchard I planted from scratch, including sowing a new meadow. I love that space, but still worry about it now and again.
December 30, 2025 at 1:53 PM
This year started with planting an orchard, and writing what I have just written made me think back on this piece I published in early 2024 on the first full orchard I planted from scratch, including sowing a new meadow. I love that space, but still worry about it now and again.
Somebody please give me a bottle of focus juice. Supposed to write 600-700 words for a Cider Review 2025 retrospective to be published tomorrow, but just can’t get my shit together. Too many distractions (post-brunch retail therapy 😜).
December 30, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Somebody please give me a bottle of focus juice. Supposed to write 600-700 words for a Cider Review 2025 retrospective to be published tomorrow, but just can’t get my shit together. Too many distractions (post-brunch retail therapy 😜).
Post-walk breakfast burrito because why not. And happens to be our kid’s favourite, though they take it vegetarian, I like sausage and egg in mine too. Might need help rolling this 🤔
December 30, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Post-walk breakfast burrito because why not. And happens to be our kid’s favourite, though they take it vegetarian, I like sausage and egg in mine too. Might need help rolling this 🤔
Good morning.
A light dusting of snow overnight has made for a lovely crisp morning walk.
Here the group of pear trees we refer to as the seven sisters.
A light dusting of snow overnight has made for a lovely crisp morning walk.
Here the group of pear trees we refer to as the seven sisters.
December 30, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Good morning.
A light dusting of snow overnight has made for a lovely crisp morning walk.
Here the group of pear trees we refer to as the seven sisters.
A light dusting of snow overnight has made for a lovely crisp morning walk.
Here the group of pear trees we refer to as the seven sisters.
Ok, there’s one job I MUST do today to keep a promise: sharpening knives for an elderly neighbour, as she’s making sausages tomorrow and needs them. This one was her father’s knife. Well used, she says it fits well in the hand. Love the hose clamp repair on the handle 😄
December 29, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Ok, there’s one job I MUST do today to keep a promise: sharpening knives for an elderly neighbour, as she’s making sausages tomorrow and needs them. This one was her father’s knife. Well used, she says it fits well in the hand. Love the hose clamp repair on the handle 😄
Good morning.
Today has started better than yesterday.
It’s nice having a bit of time to do nothing.
Today has started better than yesterday.
It’s nice having a bit of time to do nothing.
December 29, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Good morning.
Today has started better than yesterday.
It’s nice having a bit of time to do nothing.
Today has started better than yesterday.
It’s nice having a bit of time to do nothing.