Cider

New book aims to educate drinkers about world of cider

20-Jun-2018 By James Beeson

The impact of terrior and climate on flavour, how cider has evolved over the centuries and how to match cider and food are just some of the topics covered in a new book by cider expert Gabe Cook.

Lager and soft drinks risk flat sales following CO2 shortage

20-Jun-2018 By Nicholas Robinson

Lager and soft drinks sales could run dry if more food-grade carbon dioxide (CO2) is not produced soon, as stockpiles across Europe run down.

Made wine tax “criminal” says urban mead producer

18-Jun-2018 By James Beeson

The rates of taxation for products classified as made wines are “criminal”, according to the founder of London’s first urban meadery.

Pub drinkers ‘more likely’ to be retired or single

12-Jun-2018 By James Beeson

People who drink beer and cider in the pub once a week or more are more likely to be retired and single than those who drink at home, according to a new study.

The Big Interview: NACM chief exec Fenella Tyler

11-Jun-2018 By Nicholas Robinson

The cider sector is not treated as fairly as other drinks businesses according to those involved in it, and the effect of Brexit is yet to be seen, but National Association of Cider Makers chief executive Fenella Tyler is upbeat about a product experiencing...

How to make: Cornish Shipwreck cider cocktail

07-Jun-2018 By James Beeson

This dark and stormy Cornish Shipwreck cider cocktail is best made with the finest cider and rum.

10 free tickets for Cider Summit up for grabs

06-Jun-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Operators are being offered the chance to win a free place at The Morning Advertiser’s Cider Summit this month (22 June).

In Association with Westons

Why cider is getting fruity

04-Jun-2018 By Nicholas Robinson

Many marked fruit cider as a passing trend, an alternative to RTDs that would last just a summer. How wrong they were. Draught fruit ciders have become an increasingly important part of a pub’s offer and now they’re going premium.

Kopparberg enters draught market with 'black' cider

04-Jun-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Swedish cider brand Kopparberg is expanding its portfolio this month (June), with the launch of a new flavour on draught.

Deadline extended for Beer & Cider Marketing Awards

31-May-2018 By James Beeson

Marketers will have until 1 July to stake their claim to win an award.

Westons goes live with new Stowford ad campaign

25-May-2018 By Nicholas Robinson

Westons is pushing the local credentials of the apples used in its cider production, which are all sourced from within 50 miles of the cider mill.

Ciderologist announces cider tasting tours

17-May-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Cider expert Gabe Cook will be hosting monthly cider tasting tours of the Bristol Harbourside this summer.

GBBF to introduce the ‘Ask for Angela’ campaign this year

08-May-2018 By James Beeson

The Great British Beer Festival is to introduce the ‘Ask for Angela’ campaign this year to help ensure the safety and comfort of its visitors.

Britain’s best cider and perry named

08-May-2018 By Nicholas Robinson

A year of tasting by Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) cider and perry experts has revealed the winners of the organisation’s National Cider and Perry Championships.

Cider festival coming to Bristol this summer

02-May-2018 By James Beeson

Some of the highest quality ciders from around the world are to be showcased in Bristol this June.