Ciderland

Product Description

The West Country is justly famous for its wide variety of delicious ciders. Over the last thirty years there has been a quiet revolution in the area with a steady growth in cider producers from small local companies to well-established outfits pumping out millions of gallons a year. In this book James Crowden charts the development of cider making in the West Country from the sixteenth century monks to the diverse industry of today. Crowden takes us on a tour around the beautiful & fragrant West Country orchards outlining the differing manufacturing methods & investigates the differences between a farm-house cider & an industrially manufactured one. He shows how the best cider makers translate their passion into the process & treat each different batch of cider like winemakers would a vintage. He also takes a look at the rise of perry making & profiles the companies dedicated to getting the best out of the West Country pears. Ciderland"

Includes:: comprehensive summaries & descriptions of every cider & cider producer in the West Country & covers topics such as cider folk traditions & remedies placing cider making firmly within the local culture."