"The perfect guide you need to find out about the apple, the orchard, the maker and blender - in short, CIDER" - Tom Oliver, Oliver's Cider & Perry, Herefordshire "Susanna's passion for cider has taken her from the heartlands of the old cider world to newer frontiers of it. Her straightforward common-sense approach combined with her love for the cider world means she has put together a neat little book full of the best bits of it to share. Well done!" - Bill Bradshaw, co-author of World's Best Cider "Susanna Forbes is one of the most knowledgeable and committed ambassadors for cider, both near and far, at the table, in the glass and in the orchard.
Her passion is present in every page of The Cider Insider." Ryan Burk, head cider maker at Angry Orchard, board of directors, US Association of Cider Makers Cider is big news. Just as with craft beer and artisan gin, there's a world of new brands and styles for the drinker to discover - but where to start? In The Cider Insider, award-winning drinks writer Susanna Forbes has hand-picked 100 great ciders that are worth seeking out and drinking now. She offers a complete, accessible guide to the very best on the market, from amazing blends to single-varietals, perries and even ice ciders.
The greatest cider-makers have honed their skills to a fine art - from Spain to Oregon, the world's top ciders are now being appreciated as a versatile drink akin to the finest wines. Indeed, cider's complex flavour profiles make it especially suited for drinking with a meal, and Susanna suggests food matches for each variety. Featuring a comprehensive guide to taste, makers and varieties worldwide from over 35 regions, and with a foreword by the UK's Cider King, Tom Oliver, The Cider Insider is the first book of its kind to celebrate the wonders of the golden nectar.
