The Philosophy of Cider

The Philosophy of Cider is sunshine in a glass! Follow Jane Peyton on a glorious voyage of discovery, from the journey of the wild Malus Sieversii apple—ancestor of today's domesticated apple—which has made its way from the foothills of Central Asia's Tien Shan mountains, to the Norman invasion that introduced new apple varieties and pressing technologies to Britain, and to the colonists of America, who planted apple seeds and drank cider long before beer brewing was properly established.

Today, their legacy is sustained in the traditional orchards and processes of craft cider-makers, the folk traditions of the British Wassail, and Txotx celebrations of the Basque Country, as well as the ethos of the Slow Food Movement.

In addition to explaining cider's links to champagne and the current renaissance of both cider- and perry-making, Jane provides tasting tips and food pairings to help any aspiring cider drinker. Welcome to Ciderland.