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The Philosophy of Cider

By Jane Peyton
Series: British Library Philosophies
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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... Read More
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In addition to explaining cider's links to champagne and why we are enjoying a renaissance of both cider- and perry-making, Jane provides tasting tips and food pairings to help any aspiring cider drinker. Welcome to Ciderland.

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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.

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Book Details

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ISBN: 9780712355056

Publisher: British Library Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 13 June 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: British Library Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 200.0mm

Weight: 600g

Pages: 112

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Cook Books & Recipes Cooking & Food Jane Peyton Non-Fiction Series: British Library Philosophies Wine, Cocktails, Tea, Coffee and more

About the Author

Jane Peyton is the UK's first accredited Pommelier (cider sommelier) and Principal of the School of Booze. She is an award-winning writer and, as an alcoholic drinks expert has also penned the Gin, Cocktails and Beer titles in The Philosophy of... series.

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