A very quick tour of the history and regions where it has almost been lost can be found here (Perry and Perry pears being my favourite topic 😄)
Pyrus Invictus – Barry’s CraftCon 2025 Keynote
The text of Barry’s keynote address at CraftCon 2025, looking at the cultural heritage of cider and perry in central Europe, and his efforts to preserve tradition and biodiversity amid modern…
cider-review.com
August 10, 2026 at 8:38 AM
A very quick tour of the history and regions where it has almost been lost can be found here (Perry and Perry pears being my favourite topic 😄)
When I went to CraftCon in Hereford last year I was shocked to see how poor the cider selections were in the pubs there. Lilley's everywhere! Thank goodness for the Beer House!
June 23, 2026 at 2:02 PM
When I went to CraftCon in Hereford last year I was shocked to see how poor the cider selections were in the pubs there. Lilley's everywhere! Thank goodness for the Beer House!
The Three Counties Cider and Perry Association (TCCPA) has hosted another successful Craftcon, welcoming nearly 200 visitors earlier this month beertoday.co.uk/2026/03/30/c... #cider #perry #news @3ccpa.bsky.social
Cider and perry producers come together for Craftcon - Beer Today
The Three Counties Cider and Perry Association (TCCPA) has hosted another successful Craftcon, welcoming nearly 200 visitors earlier this month
beertoday.co.uk
March 30, 2026 at 2:39 PM
The Three Counties Cider and Perry Association (TCCPA) has hosted another successful Craftcon, welcoming nearly 200 visitors earlier this month beertoday.co.uk/2026/03/30/c... #cider #perry #news @3ccpa.bsky.social
It was great to be part of #CraftCon last week 🍎
The UK’s only cider making and orcharding trade conference brought together an incredible mix of people for two days of workshops, seminars, and conversations.
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The UK’s only cider making and orcharding trade conference brought together an incredible mix of people for two days of workshops, seminars, and conversations.
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March 23, 2026 at 2:04 PM
It was great to be part of #CraftCon last week 🍎
The UK’s only cider making and orcharding trade conference brought together an incredible mix of people for two days of workshops, seminars, and conversations.
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The UK’s only cider making and orcharding trade conference brought together an incredible mix of people for two days of workshops, seminars, and conversations.
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I was sad not to be able to attend CraftCon this year, but our Cider Review reporters were there so we can experience it vicariously. Great to have three different accounts, and great to have Anna on board!
CraftCon 2026 – The Taunton Edition
Jack, Ian and first time contributor Anna report back on last week’s fantastic CraftCon 2026, organised by the Three Counties Cider and Perry Association (@3ccpa.bsky.social)
Jack, Ian and first time contributor Anna report back on last week’s fantastic CraftCon 2026, organised by the Three Counties Cider and Perry Association (@3ccpa.bsky.social)
CraftCon 2026 – The Taunton Edition
Jack, Ian and first time contributor Anna report back on last week’s fantastic CraftCon 2026, organised by the Three Counties Cider and Perry Association.
cider-review.com
March 21, 2026 at 9:03 AM
I was sad not to be able to attend CraftCon this year, but our Cider Review reporters were there so we can experience it vicariously. Great to have three different accounts, and great to have Anna on board!
CraftCon 2026 – The Taunton Edition
Jack, Ian and first time contributor Anna report back on last week’s fantastic CraftCon 2026, organised by the Three Counties Cider and Perry Association (@3ccpa.bsky.social)
Jack, Ian and first time contributor Anna report back on last week’s fantastic CraftCon 2026, organised by the Three Counties Cider and Perry Association (@3ccpa.bsky.social)
CraftCon 2026 – The Taunton Edition
Jack, Ian and first time contributor Anna report back on last week’s fantastic CraftCon 2026, organised by the Three Counties Cider and Perry Association.
cider-review.com
March 21, 2026 at 8:03 AM
CraftCon 2026 – The Taunton Edition
Jack, Ian and first time contributor Anna report back on last week’s fantastic CraftCon 2026, organised by the Three Counties Cider and Perry Association (@3ccpa.bsky.social)
Jack, Ian and first time contributor Anna report back on last week’s fantastic CraftCon 2026, organised by the Three Counties Cider and Perry Association (@3ccpa.bsky.social)
Just bought one from him at Craftcon. It begins well. 👍🏽
March 14, 2026 at 5:54 PM
Just bought one from him at Craftcon. It begins well. 👍🏽
@plume.bsky.social not had this since we met you at CraftCon in 2024. This is still as glorious as it was then! #cider #bskybeer @thatbeerplace.co.uk @chesterciderclub.bsky.social
March 11, 2026 at 8:52 PM
@plume.bsky.social not had this since we met you at CraftCon in 2024. This is still as glorious as it was then! #cider #bskybeer @thatbeerplace.co.uk @chesterciderclub.bsky.social
The original English version is here for those who don’t German 😜
But I’ve posted that on here before.
But I’ve posted that on here before.
Pyrus Invictus – Barry’s CraftCon 2025 Keynote
The text of Barry’s keynote address at CraftCon 2025, looking at the cultural heritage of cider and perry in central Europe, and his efforts to preserve tradition and biodiversity amid modern…
cider-review.com
March 4, 2026 at 4:17 PM
The original English version is here for those who don’t German 😜
But I’ve posted that on here before.
But I’ve posted that on here before.
Finally, almost a year later, the text from my @3ccpa.bsky.social CraftCon 2025 keynote translated to German for those who prefer their long reads in that language 😁
Pyrus Invictus – Die unbesiegte Birne – Kertelreiter Cider
kertelreiter.de
March 4, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Finally, almost a year later, the text from my @3ccpa.bsky.social CraftCon 2025 keynote translated to German for those who prefer their long reads in that language 😁
A lovely chat between two friends. Great to have Adam back for an article, and even better, it’s with the fantastic Rachel!
Really sad I can’t make it to CraftCon this year.
Really sad I can’t make it to CraftCon this year.
Adam catches up with @3ccpa.bsky.social CraftCon organiser and communications expert, the wonderful Rachel Hendry @rachelhendry.bsky.social, to talk cider, conferences and newsletters.
Will you be attending?
Will you be attending?
CraftCon and Cider Communications with Rachel Hendry
Adam catches up with CraftCon organiser and communications expert Rachel Hendry
cider-review.com
February 28, 2026 at 7:53 AM
A lovely chat between two friends. Great to have Adam back for an article, and even better, it’s with the fantastic Rachel!
Really sad I can’t make it to CraftCon this year.
Really sad I can’t make it to CraftCon this year.
Adam catches up with @3ccpa.bsky.social CraftCon organiser and communications expert, the wonderful Rachel Hendry @rachelhendry.bsky.social, to talk cider, conferences and newsletters.
Will you be attending?
Will you be attending?
CraftCon and Cider Communications with Rachel Hendry
Adam catches up with CraftCon organiser and communications expert Rachel Hendry
cider-review.com
February 28, 2026 at 6:39 AM
Adam catches up with @3ccpa.bsky.social CraftCon organiser and communications expert, the wonderful Rachel Hendry @rachelhendry.bsky.social, to talk cider, conferences and newsletters.
Will you be attending?
Will you be attending?
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By: Darren on Wednesday, February 18, 2026
By: Darren on Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Cider conference speakers line-up revealed
Speakers have been announced for CraftCon, the Three Counties Cider and Perry Association conference, taking place in Taunton next month
beertoday.co.uk
February 18, 2026 at 5:48 PM
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By: Darren on Wednesday, February 18, 2026
By: Darren on Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Speakers have been announced for CraftCon, the Three Counties Cider and Perry Association conference, taking place in Taunton next month beertoday.co.uk/2026/02/18/c... #cider #cidernews #perry @3ccpa.bsky.social
Cider conference speakers line-up revealed - Beer Today
Speakers have been announced for CraftCon, the Three Counties Cider and Perry Association conference, taking place in Taunton next month
beertoday.co.uk
February 18, 2026 at 8:12 AM
Speakers have been announced for CraftCon, the Three Counties Cider and Perry Association conference, taking place in Taunton next month beertoday.co.uk/2026/02/18/c... #cider #cidernews #perry @3ccpa.bsky.social
Sam will be speaking at CraftCon 2026 🎉
@3ccpa.bsky.social's #CraftCon is two days of interactive workshops and seminars aimed at aspiring and existing cidermakers in the UK and beyond, with over 20 speakers and panelists.
Join us on the 12-13th March.
craftcon.co.uk/product/craf...
@3ccpa.bsky.social's #CraftCon is two days of interactive workshops and seminars aimed at aspiring and existing cidermakers in the UK and beyond, with over 20 speakers and panelists.
Join us on the 12-13th March.
craftcon.co.uk/product/craf...
February 11, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Sam will be speaking at CraftCon 2026 🎉
@3ccpa.bsky.social's #CraftCon is two days of interactive workshops and seminars aimed at aspiring and existing cidermakers in the UK and beyond, with over 20 speakers and panelists.
Join us on the 12-13th March.
craftcon.co.uk/product/craf...
@3ccpa.bsky.social's #CraftCon is two days of interactive workshops and seminars aimed at aspiring and existing cidermakers in the UK and beyond, with over 20 speakers and panelists.
Join us on the 12-13th March.
craftcon.co.uk/product/craf...
Well I guess this is pretty much what Barry is doing cider-review.com/2025/04/05/p...
Pyrus Invictus – Barry’s CraftCon 2025 Keynote
The text of Barry’s keynote address at CraftCon 2025, looking at the cultural heritage of cider and perry in central Europe, and his efforts to preserve tradition and biodiversity amid modern…
cider-review.com
January 3, 2026 at 1:57 PM
Well I guess this is pretty much what Barry is doing cider-review.com/2025/04/05/p...
If you’re bored and would like to know how I got into making cider, have an overview of Central European cider traditions and the lost Perry cultures that once spanned Europe, here’s the original text 😉
January 2, 2026 at 2:38 PM
If you’re bored and would like to know how I got into making cider, have an overview of Central European cider traditions and the lost Perry cultures that once spanned Europe, here’s the original text 😉
I have a belly full of Bratkartoffeln and Fleischkäse, so settling down to try and finish off the German translation of my CraftCon keynote from last year. That means applying all the corrections my wife made.
January 2, 2026 at 2:30 PM
I have a belly full of Bratkartoffeln and Fleischkäse, so settling down to try and finish off the German translation of my CraftCon keynote from last year. That means applying all the corrections my wife made.
Of course, the former talk is available as a karaoke version, as I published the text after 😄
Pyrus Invictus – Barry’s CraftCon 2025 Keynote
The text of Barry’s keynote address at CraftCon 2025, looking at the cultural heritage of cider and perry in central Europe, and his efforts to preserve tradition and biodiversity amid modern…
cider-review.com
December 13, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Of course, the former talk is available as a karaoke version, as I published the text after 😄
I’ve roped my wife into helping translate (fixing) German translations of articles I’ve written for Cider Review to put on our cidery website blog. Wanted to start with this. Long, but a talk I am quietly proud of. Not being a fan of public speaking, it was quite something delivering to my peers.
Pyrus Invictus – Barry’s CraftCon 2025 Keynote
The text of Barry’s keynote address at CraftCon 2025, looking at the cultural heritage of cider and perry in central Europe, and his efforts to preserve tradition and biodiversity amid modern…
cider-review.com
December 1, 2025 at 9:34 PM
I’ve roped my wife into helping translate (fixing) German translations of articles I’ve written for Cider Review to put on our cidery website blog. Wanted to start with this. Long, but a talk I am quietly proud of. Not being a fan of public speaking, it was quite something delivering to my peers.
The CraftCon '26 programme is now live! And what a line up it is! More details and tickets via the link below!
craftcon.co.uk
craftcon.co.uk
The Interactive Cidermaking Development Conference
craftcon.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 10:11 AM
The CraftCon '26 programme is now live! And what a line up it is! More details and tickets via the link below!
craftcon.co.uk
craftcon.co.uk
One of the problems of having given two talks this year, including one as keynote at the @3ccpa.bsky.social CraftCon 2025 conference, is getting asked to do more. Have been asked to give a talk at the state pomology society AGM next year. Less confident about doing so in German. 🤔
November 1, 2025 at 4:00 PM
One of the problems of having given two talks this year, including one as keynote at the @3ccpa.bsky.social CraftCon 2025 conference, is getting asked to do more. Have been asked to give a talk at the state pomology society AGM next year. Less confident about doing so in German. 🤔
CraftCon 2026. ✅
Taunton ftw.
Taunton ftw.
October 3, 2025 at 8:10 AM
CraftCon 2026. ✅
Taunton ftw.
Taunton ftw.
whilst we're here the programme for CraftCon 2026 is almost finalised and trust me when I say you're not going to want to miss this - tickets now on sale!
The committee are delighted to announce that CraftCon 2026 will be held between the 12th and 13th March at Somerset County Cricket Club in Taunton and tickets are now on sale!
Link for tickets and more info in our bio 🍎🍐‼️
Link for tickets and more info in our bio 🍎🍐‼️
September 11, 2025 at 7:46 AM
whilst we're here the programme for CraftCon 2026 is almost finalised and trust me when I say you're not going to want to miss this - tickets now on sale!
I've only had Rob's stuff once, when I met him at CraftCon in 2024. It was damn good, wish we could get it in Chester
September 5, 2025 at 2:54 PM
I've only had Rob's stuff once, when I met him at CraftCon in 2024. It was damn good, wish we could get it in Chester