Cider Voice

Cider Voice 15 - 2023 Harvest Diary - Second Entry

Listen as Albert Johnson from Ross-on-Wye Cider & Perry is joined by Adam Wells from Cider Review to give you the second update of the 2023 Harvest Diary. A quick review of the harvest so far, discussing varieties, sugar levels, terroir and vintage. We answer listener questions on names, harvesting and hopped ciders!
Don't forget there's less than three days left in the Kickstarter for Adam Wells' new book, published by CAMRA, Perry: A drinker's guide. Visit the Kickstarter now to pre-order the book for release in May 2024.

Cider Voice 14 - Sirloin of God (Cider and Food Part 2)

The universe is ending but there’s just enough time for the greatest cider and perry banquet ever experienced.
In part two of our Cider and Food episode, Albert gets Ben, Justin and Adam to come up with their ultimate feasts, complete with fantasy guests and glassware. From goblets the size of pudding bowls to Terry Pratchett, Pudding Beasts and Herefordshire-Yucatan collaboration pork shoulders, this is a cider supper like no other. Whose pairings will come out on top? Will Adam throw himself into oblivion before the cheese course? There’s only one way to find out.
Albert makes cider at rosscider.comAdam writes about it at cider-review.comand Justin drinks it at wherever it is served, which most recently was in Mexico!

Cider Voice 13 - Perrymakers are Idiots (Hereford Applefest 2023 Keynote Speech by Adam Wells)

We’re now two for two on providing speakers for the Applefest banquet, as Adam followed in Albert’s footsteps to give a keynote speech at this year’s perry-themed speech. Expect shameless book plugs, accusations of perrymaking idiocy and talking himself out of being invited to Somerset ever again. Luckily Albert was on hand to record it, and we’re delighted to share it today. But microphone plus echoey room equalled technical challenges that for once weren’t our fault – so we recommend headphones this week.. Don't forget to pre-order Perry: A Drinker's Guide! The Kickstarter for Adam's book is open for two more weeks: you can find it right here. Making cider or perry this year? Contribute your data and knowledge to the crowd-sourced pomona: visit https://ourpomona.org to help out.
 

Cider Voice 12 - I’m a coward, I’m pathetic, I’m scum. (Perry Episode)

It's Perry Month for CAMRA and Cider Review, and since Adam wants to shamelessly plug his book, we're diving into the magical, secretive world of perry, with Kertelreiter Cider & Perry's Barry Masterson and Burum Collective's Helen Anne Smith.
 
Listen along as we talk about ultra-rare pears and Brian Napoleon, whilst Justin turns up with a cider because he 'left his perry at a friend's house'.
 
lbert makes cider and perry at Ross-on-Wye Cider & Perry Company
 
Adam writes about it mainly on cider-review.com (and has a book coming out! Which you can pre-order on kickstarter!)
 
Justin, a professional actor-director, enthuses about it, drinks it, occasionally makes it and keeps our podcast vaguely professional.

Cider Voice 11 - 2023 Harvest Diary - First Entry

Listen as Albert Johnson from Ross-on-Wye Cider & Perry gives you the first in a new a bi-weekly series of harvest diary updates, uploaded every other week to complement our full length episodes. A quick review of the Yew Tree's successful supper club, an update on the apples and pears we have been working with so far, and shout-outs to the important Hereford AppleFest as well as the just launched (and just fully backed) Kickstarter for Adam Wells' new book, published by CAMRA, Perry: A drinker's guide. Visit the Kickstarter now to pre-order the book for release in May 2024.

Cider Voice 10 - The Best Steak Outside of Peterstow? Cider & Food Discussions

The best steak outside Peterstow. We return in the first episode of a two-parter to talk all about cider and perry's place at the table with original CiderVoice co-founder Ben Thomson.
 
Inspired by the Txotx celebrations of the Basque Country and the gastronomic scene of Austria's Mostviertel region we talk through the basics of pairing cider with food, chat through some of our own favourite pairings, discuss why we think it's so important to consider cider and perry as matches for food and Adam fails once again to plug his book.
 
Drinks are served from Ross-on-Wye Cider & Perry Company, Little Pomona and Haselberger.
 
Albert makes cider and perry at Ross-on-Wye Cider & Perry Company
 
Adam writes about it mainly on cider-review.com (and has a book coming out!)
 
Justin, a professional actor-director, enthuses about it, drinks it, occasionally makes it and keeps our podcast vaguely professional.

Cider Voice 9 - Bottle Conditioned Banana Milk

Catching up with Cider Voice co-founder Ben, we talk all about the Ross-on-Wye cider festival; joy, community and the importance of safety flushes. Music intro and outtro by Drew Flanagan, live at Ross Cider Fest

Cider Voice 8 - Next Generation - Intros, Recaps, Plans, & Previews!

Welcome to S2. Joining Albert are Adam Wells and Justin Wells, drinks enthusiasts with different levels of expertise, and listen in as we chat about our hopes and dreams on all things cider audio related.

Cider Voice 7 - Blue Barrel Cider

An interview with Emma and Leo about their cidery, 'Blue Barrel Cider', based in Nottingham. Visit their website here: https://bluebarrelcider.com/home/
This episode was recorded in August 2020, so sorry for the delay! It also ends fairly abruptly, and there are the sounds of small children and a dog toy in the background. But allow yourself to be inspired by Emma and Leo's enthusiasm and passion for their cidery and their work in the community

Cider Voice 6 - Chatting Smith Hayne Orchards Special Reserve 2018

Instead of an interview, in episode, Albert hosts a discussion with , Ben Thompson of Cider Voice and Adam Wells and James Finch from Cider Review.
Together they're tasting Smith Hayne's Special Reserve 2018 Cider. It leads us into a discussion about apple varieties, blending, keeving, the use of sulphites, transparency in labelling, and more.