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The Philosophy of Cider
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...
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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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Description
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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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...Hardback$2700Elsewhere:$2999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
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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
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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