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Kingsbury Episcopi: The Secret Heart of Somerset Cider Country
Is Kingsbury Episcopi the true heart of the cider world? Martin Hesp joins poet James Crowden to explore a landscape of 'ghost' apple varieties, Somerset oak brandy, and the proper old-fashioned cider houses of the Levels.
Martin Hesp
Jan 189 min read


Vintage Cider Tasting with the West Country's Leading Cider Experts
What happens when artificial intelligence tries to describe a vintage cider? We put AI to the test alongside some of the West Country's finest cider makers and discovered the difference experience makes.
Martin Hesp
Aug 3, 20258 min read


Traditional Perry Making: Discover Britain's Forgotten Pear Drink
Perry is one of Britain's oldest and finest drinks. Meet the people behind its remarkable revival and discover why traditional perry deserves to be celebrated alongside the world's greatest wines and ciders.
Martin Hesp
Aug 20, 20248 min read


Tamarisk Farm
An essay recalling a fascinating trip to a wonderful organic farm on the Dorset coast
Martin Hesp
Jun 9, 20206 min read