by Darren | Tuesday, 13 October, 2020 | Beer News, Cider News
The 2021 International Brewing and Cider Awards has been rescheduled from March to November because of the coronavirus pandemic. The competition, which dates back to 1886 and is considered the ‘Oscars’ of the brewing and cider-making world, attracts entrants...
by Darren | Monday, 12 October, 2020 | Cider News
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) is looking to crowdfund a book on cider, to be written by a specialist in the field, Gabe Cook. The book will look at how cider has formed an integral part of the UK’s landscape, with a heritage dating back at least 2,000...
by Darren | Thursday, 8 October, 2020 | Beer News, Cider News
The Nightingale Cider Company, based in Tenterden, Kent, has released Hoppy Cox, a dry-hopped cider celebrating local terroir. Hoppy Cox, which is a lightly sparkling off-dry cider made from Cox and Jonagold apples, has an ABV of 5.5%. It’s dry hopped with Ernest...
by Darren | Friday, 25 September, 2020 | Beer News, Cider News
Following 14 weeks of judging, the results of the Great Taste Awards have been released, providing a boost for the industry in the all-important run-up to Christmas. Building upon the recent increase in trade for both regional food producers and retailers — one of the...
by Darren | Tuesday, 8 September, 2020 | Cider News
A special wine tasting has been announced for British Food Fortnight later this month when the wine in question will be … cider! Alastair Morrell, chief executive of Cider is Wine, explains: “Cider and perry is an integral part of our British heritage,...
by Darren | Friday, 4 September, 2020 | Cider News
Shepherd Neame has teamed up with Somerset family cider maker Sheppy’s to refresh its Orchard View cider, which was launched in 2017. The 4.5% ABV cider blends several apple varieties to create a lightly sparkling, crisp, mid-golden cider. Three years on from...
by Darren | Thursday, 6 August, 2020 | Beer News, Cider News, Pubs and Bars
Salcombe Brewery Co has been chosen as the exclusive provider of beer and cider at Rockfish’s eight waterside restaurants, including its newly refurbished Brixham site, which opened at the start of the month. Salcombe Brewery owner, John Tiner, said: “We have been...
by Darren | Friday, 19 June, 2020 | Cider News
Salcombe Brewery Co has launched Ocean Cider, a premium cider designed to complement its award-winning range of beers. A full-bodied traditional cider with a medium dry taste and a light sparkle, it is available on draught and in 500ml bottles, which can be purchased...
by Darren | Monday, 8 June, 2020 | Business News, Cider News, Pubs and Bars
The Stable, the cider and business concept acquired by Fuller’s from founders Richard and Nikki Cooper, is being sold to sourdough pizza company Three Joes, industry newsletter Propel reports. The Coopers started Stable in Bridport in 2009 and initially sold 51%...
by Darren | Saturday, 4 April, 2020 | Cider News
The Licensed Trade Charity and Kopparberg are launching the Together We Can campaign, to support those in the hospitality industry in vital need of funding and advice. By pledging £20 or more to the Licensed Trade Charity, up to 1,250 Kopparberg fans will receive a...
by Darren | Monday, 30 March, 2020 | Cider News, Events News
Bermondsey-based cider maker Hawkes has set up a YouTube TV channel in the wake of the temporary closure of its busy taproom. In order to continue their work, educating the masses about cider varieties and the production process, Hawkes’ founder, Simon Wright, and his...
by Darren | Thursday, 19 March, 2020 | Cider News, Events News
Organisers of the Little Orchard Cider and Music Festival have announced that Ash (pictured) will play the main stage this year, with support from the Fun Lovin’ Criminals. Also appearing will be the Worzels and Elvana. Popping up in the grounds of Healey’s...
