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.
Had a visitor this morning, who drove 90 mins just to have a chat about making cider. He left some schnapps! Afternoon spent doing final checks on nursery status. I need to get rid of a lot of trees, as they can’t stay there any more. 🤔 Might mean selling some rare varieties which I’d rather keep.
November 15, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Had a visitor this morning, who drove 90 mins just to have a chat about making cider. He left some schnapps! Afternoon spent doing final checks on nursery status. I need to get rid of a lot of trees, as they can’t stay there any more. 🤔 Might mean selling some rare varieties which I’d rather keep.
There aren’t many outlets that post such regular content dedicated to cider. And though we only publish once a week this year (last year was a blistering twice a week), I’m proud of the coverage we give. We don’t get mentioned much on socials or beer sites, but if you like this kind of content… 🙂
November 15, 2025 at 9:23 AM
There aren’t many outlets that post such regular content dedicated to cider. And though we only publish once a week this year (last year was a blistering twice a week), I’m proud of the coverage we give. We don’t get mentioned much on socials or beer sites, but if you like this kind of content… 🙂
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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.
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.
Reposted by Barry M
Barry @barmas.bsky.social sings a song of praise to part-time cider and perry makers, artisans with a deep commitment to craft, tradition and the land.
#cider #PerryisAlive
#cider #PerryisAlive
In Praise of the Part-Time Cider Maker
Barry sings a song of praise to part-time cider and perry makers, artisans with a deep commitment to craft, tradition and the land.
cider-review.com
November 8, 2025 at 6:51 AM
Barry @barmas.bsky.social sings a song of praise to part-time cider and perry makers, artisans with a deep commitment to craft, tradition and the land.
#cider #PerryisAlive
#cider #PerryisAlive
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Came to Berlin for the Bavarian beer, it seems.
November 12, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Came to Berlin for the Bavarian beer, it seems.
At Augustiner am Gendarmenmarkt in Berlin with @akrennmair.bsky.social, @louisekrennmair.bsky.social and @johnzee7.bsky.social. Very strange to be with beer people again 😜
November 10, 2025 at 8:00 PM
At Augustiner am Gendarmenmarkt in Berlin with @akrennmair.bsky.social, @louisekrennmair.bsky.social and @johnzee7.bsky.social. Very strange to be with beer people again 😜
Good morning. Have a bit of travel ahead of me today. Deutsche Bahn changed the timetables after I booked my tickets, so have been dropped at the next changeover station along the route to derisk. But super early as my wife has to go to work. 😁
November 10, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Good morning. Have a bit of travel ahead of me today. Deutsche Bahn changed the timetables after I booked my tickets, so have been dropped at the next changeover station along the route to derisk. But super early as my wife has to go to work. 😁
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A repost for the Sunday readers out
@barmas.bsky.social pays tribute to part-time cider and perry makers, dedicated artisans who embody tradition, craftsmanship, and a deep connection to the land. And all in their spare time!
@barmas.bsky.social pays tribute to part-time cider and perry makers, dedicated artisans who embody tradition, craftsmanship, and a deep connection to the land. And all in their spare time!
In Praise of the Part-Time Cider Maker
Barry sings a song of praise to part-time cider and perry makers, artisans with a deep commitment to craft, tradition and the land.
cider-review.com
November 9, 2025 at 9:59 AM
A repost for the Sunday readers out
@barmas.bsky.social pays tribute to part-time cider and perry makers, dedicated artisans who embody tradition, craftsmanship, and a deep connection to the land. And all in their spare time!
@barmas.bsky.social pays tribute to part-time cider and perry makers, dedicated artisans who embody tradition, craftsmanship, and a deep connection to the land. And all in their spare time!
Quick break for a slice of pizza and a cuppa, and back down to the cellar for more labelling. My neighbour did the design this time, and I love the simple elegance of it. And I’m really happy with the contents too. Will probably soft launch tomorrow, which means a website update.
November 8, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Quick break for a slice of pizza and a cuppa, and back down to the cellar for more labelling. My neighbour did the design this time, and I love the simple elegance of it. And I’m really happy with the contents too. Will probably soft launch tomorrow, which means a website update.
I have lists, maps, labels, it can mean only one thing: nursery status check and planning what needs to get planted out.
November 8, 2025 at 11:42 AM
I have lists, maps, labels, it can mean only one thing: nursery status check and planning what needs to get planted out.
As promised…
This started life as dictated notes while walking the dog a couple weeks ago, and was intended to be an Instagram post about what it’s like being a part-time cider maker and orchardist. But there are many more out there doing the same afterhours toil. So this is for them.
This started life as dictated notes while walking the dog a couple weeks ago, and was intended to be an Instagram post about what it’s like being a part-time cider maker and orchardist. But there are many more out there doing the same afterhours toil. So this is for them.
Barry @barmas.bsky.social sings a song of praise to part-time cider and perry makers, artisans with a deep commitment to craft, tradition and the land.
#cider #PerryisAlive
#cider #PerryisAlive
In Praise of the Part-Time Cider Maker
Barry sings a song of praise to part-time cider and perry makers, artisans with a deep commitment to craft, tradition and the land.
cider-review.com
November 8, 2025 at 7:42 AM
As promised…
This started life as dictated notes while walking the dog a couple weeks ago, and was intended to be an Instagram post about what it’s like being a part-time cider maker and orchardist. But there are many more out there doing the same afterhours toil. So this is for them.
This started life as dictated notes while walking the dog a couple weeks ago, and was intended to be an Instagram post about what it’s like being a part-time cider maker and orchardist. But there are many more out there doing the same afterhours toil. So this is for them.
This used to be my beer cellar, my pride and joy. It has been taken over by cider, perry, spirits straight from the still, hoses and equipment. I need to sort it out. Part of that means drinking more again.
November 7, 2025 at 9:56 PM
This used to be my beer cellar, my pride and joy. It has been taken over by cider, perry, spirits straight from the still, hoses and equipment. I need to sort it out. Part of that means drinking more again.
Live from my cellar: the life of a part-time, afterhours cider maker. More about this on @ciderreview.bsky.social tomorrow.
November 7, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Live from my cellar: the life of a part-time, afterhours cider maker. More about this on @ciderreview.bsky.social tomorrow.
Having some me time in the cellar, finally getting some Goldparmäne 2023 labelled.
Was in the mood for a beer, but decided to open this. It’s one of my favourite perry pears, but I wasn’t a fan of this vintage, so have not been recommending it to customers. But sometimes time changes everything…
Was in the mood for a beer, but decided to open this. It’s one of my favourite perry pears, but I wasn’t a fan of this vintage, so have not been recommending it to customers. But sometimes time changes everything…
November 7, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Having some me time in the cellar, finally getting some Goldparmäne 2023 labelled.
Was in the mood for a beer, but decided to open this. It’s one of my favourite perry pears, but I wasn’t a fan of this vintage, so have not been recommending it to customers. But sometimes time changes everything…
Was in the mood for a beer, but decided to open this. It’s one of my favourite perry pears, but I wasn’t a fan of this vintage, so have not been recommending it to customers. But sometimes time changes everything…
Oh, wasn’t expecting this package! That’s a nice surprise.
November 7, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Oh, wasn’t expecting this package! That’s a nice surprise.
I know what I’ll be doing this weekend
November 7, 2025 at 10:58 AM
I know what I’ll be doing this weekend
Hmmm, my foldable Japanese tree saw has gone missing from the barn. I don’t want to point fingers, but I feel I have to ask the roofers if one of them borrowed it and forgot to put it back. Wasn’t cheap. 😕
November 6, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Hmmm, my foldable Japanese tree saw has gone missing from the barn. I don’t want to point fingers, but I feel I have to ask the roofers if one of them borrowed it and forgot to put it back. Wasn’t cheap. 😕
Night mode on a camera phone combined with a full moon makes it look almost like daytime at the orchard! But there’s the Pleiades and Taurus, I guess.
Picking up empty bottle and beakers from today’s tour.
Picking up empty bottle and beakers from today’s tour.
November 5, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Night mode on a camera phone combined with a full moon makes it look almost like daytime at the orchard! But there’s the Pleiades and Taurus, I guess.
Picking up empty bottle and beakers from today’s tour.
Picking up empty bottle and beakers from today’s tour.
Think I’m ready for the tasting. Cheese boards prepared, juice, water, bread… check. But don’t know how many are coming! Started with 25 then went to “not more than 15”. Hope I didn’t buy too much / did buy enough cheese!
Will have to ad lib some blah blah for the next two or three hours.
Will have to ad lib some blah blah for the next two or three hours.
November 5, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Think I’m ready for the tasting. Cheese boards prepared, juice, water, bread… check. But don’t know how many are coming! Started with 25 then went to “not more than 15”. Hope I didn’t buy too much / did buy enough cheese!
Will have to ad lib some blah blah for the next two or three hours.
Will have to ad lib some blah blah for the next two or three hours.
Have a group coming for an informal tasting tomorrow afternoon, to include a walk to look at trees on the way. Woefully unprepared, but just got a load of cheese and brought bottles over to the venue. Will drop bottles off at orchards tomorrow so we can have tastes on the way. Need to plan a route 🤔
November 4, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Have a group coming for an informal tasting tomorrow afternoon, to include a walk to look at trees on the way. Woefully unprepared, but just got a load of cheese and brought bottles over to the venue. Will drop bottles off at orchards tomorrow so we can have tastes on the way. Need to plan a route 🤔
Still no roofers, which is a shame, as the weather is absolutely perfect for taking off an old roof and putting a new one back on.
It’s a big surface on the 1960 cow stalls. About 180 square metres. In the shadow of the church spire. 🙂
And a new view of the scaffolding for @sarahmay1.bsky.social 😁
It’s a big surface on the 1960 cow stalls. About 180 square metres. In the shadow of the church spire. 🙂
And a new view of the scaffolding for @sarahmay1.bsky.social 😁
November 4, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Still no roofers, which is a shame, as the weather is absolutely perfect for taking off an old roof and putting a new one back on.
It’s a big surface on the 1960 cow stalls. About 180 square metres. In the shadow of the church spire. 🙂
And a new view of the scaffolding for @sarahmay1.bsky.social 😁
It’s a big surface on the 1960 cow stalls. About 180 square metres. In the shadow of the church spire. 🙂
And a new view of the scaffolding for @sarahmay1.bsky.social 😁
Time for a last clean before the BierWagen goes into hibernation.
November 3, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Time for a last clean before the BierWagen goes into hibernation.