Cider and Perry

Cider and Perry are key pieces in the jigsaw of real food and drink in Britain. With most English ciders the greater the variety of apples used, the better, as they all have different characteristics. Real Cider is natural cider – the fermented juice of the apple, with nothing added and nothing taken away.

The main areas with a strong tradition for the production of this great drink are in the West of England, Herefordshire, and the counties of Sussex, Norfolk and Kent.

Perry is made exactly the same way as cider but is made from Perry Pears. Like cider apples, Perry Pears are grown specifically for perry production. It is traditionally a speciality of the Three Counties (Herefordshire, Worcestershire  and Gloucestershire) and the Welsh Borders. If you're popping along to one of the many beer festivals around Britain, or visiting a farmers market or food and drink festival, you can usually sample a range of perries.