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Have you caught up on @ciderreview.bsky.social reflections on 2025? There's a little exclusive in there from me.
Cider Review 2025: A Year in Reflection
As is now customary, we introduce a star-studded cast of just some of CRs contributors, with our annual cider-centric collection of personal revues of the year that was.
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January 2, 2026 at 12:09 PM
Have you caught up on @ciderreview.bsky.social reflections on 2025? There's a little exclusive in there from me.
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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.
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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 ❤️🍻🍏🍎🍐
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Being sick doesn’t mean looking sick (hard lie - I looked sick as hell yesterday 😬) so going Understated Western on our deck with a glass of utterly heavenly Potters Cider Pomme Sauvage w Virginia Winesap (see more on Potters @ciderreview.bsky.social cider-review.com/2025/12/31/c...)
December 31, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Being sick doesn’t mean looking sick (hard lie - I looked sick as hell yesterday 😬) so going Understated Western on our deck with a glass of utterly heavenly Potters Cider Pomme Sauvage w Virginia Winesap (see more on Potters @ciderreview.bsky.social cider-review.com/2025/12/31/c...)
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 9:06 AM
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
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“It’s a funny thing, really, that with some things we think we need an excuse, when the fact is they have been made to be consumed, enjoyed, shared.”
@barmas.bsky.social finds that a special occasion isn’t always needed to open that bottle you’ve been saving.
Hat tip to @thebeernut.bsky.social
@barmas.bsky.social finds that a special occasion isn’t always needed to open that bottle you’ve been saving.
Hat tip to @thebeernut.bsky.social
Stashkiller – Random Bottles, no Occasions
Barry finds that a special occasion is not always needed to open that bottle you’ve been saving.
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December 27, 2025 at 7:44 AM
“It’s a funny thing, really, that with some things we think we need an excuse, when the fact is they have been made to be consumed, enjoyed, shared.”
@barmas.bsky.social finds that a special occasion isn’t always needed to open that bottle you’ve been saving.
Hat tip to @thebeernut.bsky.social
@barmas.bsky.social finds that a special occasion isn’t always needed to open that bottle you’ve been saving.
Hat tip to @thebeernut.bsky.social
“It’s a funny thing, really, that with some things we think we need an excuse, when the fact is they have been made to be consumed, enjoyed, shared.”
@barmas.bsky.social finds that a special occasion isn’t always needed to open that bottle you’ve been saving.
Hat tip to @thebeernut.bsky.social
@barmas.bsky.social finds that a special occasion isn’t always needed to open that bottle you’ve been saving.
Hat tip to @thebeernut.bsky.social
Stashkiller – Random Bottles, no Occasions
Barry finds that a special occasion is not always needed to open that bottle you’ve been saving.
cider-review.com
December 27, 2025 at 7:44 AM
“It’s a funny thing, really, that with some things we think we need an excuse, when the fact is they have been made to be consumed, enjoyed, shared.”
@barmas.bsky.social finds that a special occasion isn’t always needed to open that bottle you’ve been saving.
Hat tip to @thebeernut.bsky.social
@barmas.bsky.social finds that a special occasion isn’t always needed to open that bottle you’ve been saving.
Hat tip to @thebeernut.bsky.social
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Part 4 of Jack’s harvest summary from cider makers all over the world. Today, from Balmarino down to Sommerset, with some sideways trips to Hungary, Germany and Sweden.
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas!
Harvest 2025 – The Producers Summary Part 4
Part 4 of Jack’s harvest summary from cider makers all over the world. Today, from Balmarino down to Sommerset, with some sideways trips to Hungary, Germany and Sweden.
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December 24, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Part 4 of Jack’s harvest summary from cider makers all over the world. Today, from Balmarino down to Sommerset, with some sideways trips to Hungary, Germany and Sweden.
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas!
Part 4 of Jack’s harvest summary from cider makers all over the world. Today, from Balmarino down to Sommerset, with some sideways trips to Hungary, Germany and Sweden.
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas!
Harvest 2025 – The Producers Summary Part 4
Part 4 of Jack’s harvest summary from cider makers all over the world. Today, from Balmarino down to Sommerset, with some sideways trips to Hungary, Germany and Sweden.
cider-review.com
December 24, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Part 4 of Jack’s harvest summary from cider makers all over the world. Today, from Balmarino down to Sommerset, with some sideways trips to Hungary, Germany and Sweden.
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas!
Winter Solstice 2025: Abide With Tannin.
Andrew and Jack cross paths on the Winter Solstice again.
Featuring ciders from:
@rosscider.bsky.social
@littlepomona.bsky.social
@tomoliverscider.bsky.social
Kertelreiter (@barmas.bsky.social)
@balancebrew.bsky.social
Charnwood Cider
Cwm Maddoc
Andrew and Jack cross paths on the Winter Solstice again.
Featuring ciders from:
@rosscider.bsky.social
@littlepomona.bsky.social
@tomoliverscider.bsky.social
Kertelreiter (@barmas.bsky.social)
@balancebrew.bsky.social
Charnwood Cider
Cwm Maddoc
Winter Solstice 2025: Abide With Tannin
Andrew and Jack cross paths on the Winter Solstice again, sitting by a fire at the Tannin Inn, appropriately considering all things tannin.
cider-review.com
December 21, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Winter Solstice 2025: Abide With Tannin.
Andrew and Jack cross paths on the Winter Solstice again.
Featuring ciders from:
@rosscider.bsky.social
@littlepomona.bsky.social
@tomoliverscider.bsky.social
Kertelreiter (@barmas.bsky.social)
@balancebrew.bsky.social
Charnwood Cider
Cwm Maddoc
Andrew and Jack cross paths on the Winter Solstice again.
Featuring ciders from:
@rosscider.bsky.social
@littlepomona.bsky.social
@tomoliverscider.bsky.social
Kertelreiter (@barmas.bsky.social)
@balancebrew.bsky.social
Charnwood Cider
Cwm Maddoc
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Part three of Jack’s harvest summary series, and another 15 producers check in from around the globe.
Harvest 2025 – The Producers Summary Pt 3
Part three of Jack’s harvest summary series, and another 15 producers check in from around the globe.
cider-review.com
December 17, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Part three of Jack’s harvest summary series, and another 15 producers check in from around the globe.
Part three of Jack’s harvest summary series, and another 15 producers check in from around the globe.
Harvest 2025 – The Producers Summary Pt 3
Part three of Jack’s harvest summary series, and another 15 producers check in from around the globe.
cider-review.com
December 17, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Part three of Jack’s harvest summary series, and another 15 producers check in from around the globe.
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Fjordshore orchards: a spotlight on Norwegian cider.
He’s back. Adam (@adamhwells.bsky.social) visits the Hardangerfjord region to learn more about one of the world's most exciting cider cultures.
He’s back. Adam (@adamhwells.bsky.social) visits the Hardangerfjord region to learn more about one of the world's most exciting cider cultures.
Fjordshore orchards: a spotlight on Norwegian cider
Adam visits the Hardangerfjord region to learn more about one of the world’s most exciting cider cultures
cider-review.com
December 13, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Fjordshore orchards: a spotlight on Norwegian cider.
He’s back. Adam (@adamhwells.bsky.social) visits the Hardangerfjord region to learn more about one of the world's most exciting cider cultures.
He’s back. Adam (@adamhwells.bsky.social) visits the Hardangerfjord region to learn more about one of the world's most exciting cider cultures.
Fjordshore orchards: a spotlight on Norwegian cider.
He’s back. Adam (@adamhwells.bsky.social) visits the Hardangerfjord region to learn more about one of the world's most exciting cider cultures.
He’s back. Adam (@adamhwells.bsky.social) visits the Hardangerfjord region to learn more about one of the world's most exciting cider cultures.
Fjordshore orchards: a spotlight on Norwegian cider
Adam visits the Hardangerfjord region to learn more about one of the world’s most exciting cider cultures
cider-review.com
December 13, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Fjordshore orchards: a spotlight on Norwegian cider.
He’s back. Adam (@adamhwells.bsky.social) visits the Hardangerfjord region to learn more about one of the world's most exciting cider cultures.
He’s back. Adam (@adamhwells.bsky.social) visits the Hardangerfjord region to learn more about one of the world's most exciting cider cultures.
Part two of Jack's world tour of cider makers, reporting on the 2025 harvest. This time: Canada, USA, England, Wales, Scotland and Japan!
Harvest 2025 – The Producers Summary Pt 2
Part two of Jack’s world tour of cider makers, reporting on the 2025 harvest. This time: Canada, USA, England, Wales, Scotland and Japan!
cider-review.com
December 10, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Part two of Jack's world tour of cider makers, reporting on the 2025 harvest. This time: Canada, USA, England, Wales, Scotland and Japan!
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My first piece for @ciderreview.bsky.social, where I do a tasting of ciders from around Virginia made with just our local apple, the Virginia Hewe's Crab.
New contributor Alistair Reece @velkyal.bsky.social explores the history and nuanced flavours of Virginia's Hewe’s Crab apple, showcasing how cidermakers across Virginia interpret and celebrate this iconic local variety.
Great to have you on board Al!
Great to have you on board Al!
Hewn from Virginia: How Virginian cidermakers express their native apple
New contributor Alistair Reece explores the history and nuanced flavours of Virginia’s Hewe’s Crab apple, showcasing how cidermakers across Virginia interpret and celebrate this iconic native…
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December 6, 2025 at 9:23 AM
My first piece for @ciderreview.bsky.social, where I do a tasting of ciders from around Virginia made with just our local apple, the Virginia Hewe's Crab.
A repost for all you Sunday readers out there. 🍏 🥂
New contributor Alistair Reece @velkyal.bsky.social explores the history and nuanced flavours of Virginia's Hewe’s Crab apple, showcasing how cidermakers across Virginia interpret and celebrate this iconic local variety.
Great to have you on board Al!
Great to have you on board Al!
Hewn from Virginia: How Virginian cidermakers express their native apple
New contributor Alistair Reece explores the history and nuanced flavours of Virginia’s Hewe’s Crab apple, showcasing how cidermakers across Virginia interpret and celebrate this iconic native…
cider-review.com
December 7, 2025 at 4:46 PM
A repost for all you Sunday readers out there. 🍏 🥂
New contributor Alistair Reece @velkyal.bsky.social explores the history and nuanced flavours of Virginia's Hewe’s Crab apple, showcasing how cidermakers across Virginia interpret and celebrate this iconic local variety.
Great to have you on board Al!
Great to have you on board Al!
Hewn from Virginia: How Virginian cidermakers express their native apple
New contributor Alistair Reece explores the history and nuanced flavours of Virginia’s Hewe’s Crab apple, showcasing how cidermakers across Virginia interpret and celebrate this iconic native…
cider-review.com
December 6, 2025 at 6:09 AM
New contributor Alistair Reece @velkyal.bsky.social explores the history and nuanced flavours of Virginia's Hewe’s Crab apple, showcasing how cidermakers across Virginia interpret and celebrate this iconic local variety.
Great to have you on board Al!
Great to have you on board Al!
Harvest 2025 – The Producers Summary Pt. 1.
Jack resumes his annual series of harvest reports from makers across the globe. Part 1 takes us from Vermont through Hereford to Germany, and everywhere in between!
Jack resumes his annual series of harvest reports from makers across the globe. Part 1 takes us from Vermont through Hereford to Germany, and everywhere in between!
Harvest 2025 – The Producers Summary Pt 1
Jack resumes his series of harvest reports from makers across the globe. Part 1 takes us from Vermont through Hereford to Germany, and everywhere in between!
cider-review.com
December 3, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Harvest 2025 – The Producers Summary Pt. 1.
Jack resumes his annual series of harvest reports from makers across the globe. Part 1 takes us from Vermont through Hereford to Germany, and everywhere in between!
Jack resumes his annual series of harvest reports from makers across the globe. Part 1 takes us from Vermont through Hereford to Germany, and everywhere in between!
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I’m not very good at self-promotion, but here’s a repost for the Sunday readers out there 🙂 There’s a claim that is being repeated more often of late that cyder was a different and superior drink to cider. In this long read (perfect with a cup of tea or a glass of cider) I debunk this modern myth.
Modern Myth-Busting: The Cyder Controversi
Barry debunks the myth that ‘cyder’ and ‘cider’ are different drinks, tracing the spelling history and enduring cultural heritage of cider.
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November 30, 2025 at 12:57 PM
I’m not very good at self-promotion, but here’s a repost for the Sunday readers out there 🙂 There’s a claim that is being repeated more often of late that cyder was a different and superior drink to cider. In this long read (perfect with a cup of tea or a glass of cider) I debunk this modern myth.
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Modern Myth-Busting: The Cyder Controversi.
In which @barmas.bsky.social debunks the modern myth that ‘cyder’ and ‘cider’ are two different drinks, tracing the spelling history and enduring cultural heritage of cider.
In which @barmas.bsky.social debunks the modern myth that ‘cyder’ and ‘cider’ are two different drinks, tracing the spelling history and enduring cultural heritage of cider.
Modern Myth-Busting: The Cyder Controversi
Barry debunks the myth that ‘cyder’ and ‘cider’ are different drinks, tracing the spelling history and enduring cultural heritage of cider.
cider-review.com
November 29, 2025 at 6:43 AM
Modern Myth-Busting: The Cyder Controversi.
In which @barmas.bsky.social debunks the modern myth that ‘cyder’ and ‘cider’ are two different drinks, tracing the spelling history and enduring cultural heritage of cider.
In which @barmas.bsky.social debunks the modern myth that ‘cyder’ and ‘cider’ are two different drinks, tracing the spelling history and enduring cultural heritage of cider.
Modern Myth-Busting: The Cyder Controversi.
In which @barmas.bsky.social debunks the modern myth that ‘cyder’ and ‘cider’ are two different drinks, tracing the spelling history and enduring cultural heritage of cider.
In which @barmas.bsky.social debunks the modern myth that ‘cyder’ and ‘cider’ are two different drinks, tracing the spelling history and enduring cultural heritage of cider.
Modern Myth-Busting: The Cyder Controversi
Barry debunks the myth that ‘cyder’ and ‘cider’ are different drinks, tracing the spelling history and enduring cultural heritage of cider.
cider-review.com
November 29, 2025 at 6:43 AM
Modern Myth-Busting: The Cyder Controversi.
In which @barmas.bsky.social debunks the modern myth that ‘cyder’ and ‘cider’ are two different drinks, tracing the spelling history and enduring cultural heritage of cider.
In which @barmas.bsky.social debunks the modern myth that ‘cyder’ and ‘cider’ are two different drinks, tracing the spelling history and enduring cultural heritage of cider.
Yes, we have a short midweek post again! This time, Claire takes us back to the sunshine of July 2025, when the Cider Women convened at Artistraw for their AGM, celebrating a shared passion for cider and perry. A reminder of the sunshine that will return to this northern hemisphere.
Cider Women Cider Share 2025
Claire takes us back to the sunshine of July 2025, when the Cider Women convened at Artistraw for their AGM, celebrating a shared passion for cider and perry.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Yes, we have a short midweek post again! This time, Claire takes us back to the sunshine of July 2025, when the Cider Women convened at Artistraw for their AGM, celebrating a shared passion for cider and perry. A reminder of the sunshine that will return to this northern hemisphere.
New contributor Kris Kazaks reports on the Franklin County Cider Days festival in Massachusetts (and neighbouring States), a true celebration of cider and community.
Franklin County Cider Days
New contributor Kris Kazaks reports on the Franklin County Cider Days festival in Massachusetts (and neighbouring States), a celebration of cider and community.
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November 22, 2025 at 6:25 AM
New contributor Kris Kazaks reports on the Franklin County Cider Days festival in Massachusetts (and neighbouring States), a true celebration of cider and community.
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A Melange of Charnwood Cider Bottlings.
Jack tastes through seven creations from Leicestershire's Charnwood Cider.
Jack tastes through seven creations from Leicestershire's Charnwood Cider.
A Melange of Charnwood Cider Bottlings
Jack tastes through seven creations from Leicestershire’s Charnwood Cider.
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November 15, 2025 at 8:32 AM
A Melange of Charnwood Cider Bottlings.
Jack tastes through seven creations from Leicestershire's Charnwood Cider.
Jack tastes through seven creations from Leicestershire's Charnwood Cider.
A Melange of Charnwood Cider Bottlings.
Jack tastes through seven creations from Leicestershire's Charnwood Cider.
Jack tastes through seven creations from Leicestershire's Charnwood Cider.
A Melange of Charnwood Cider Bottlings
Jack tastes through seven creations from Leicestershire’s Charnwood Cider.
cider-review.com
November 15, 2025 at 8:32 AM
A Melange of Charnwood Cider Bottlings.
Jack tastes through seven creations from Leicestershire's Charnwood Cider.
Jack tastes through seven creations from Leicestershire's Charnwood Cider.