Dive into the diversity of styles offered by modern cider and perry, nicknamed 'wines of the orchard' and made from 100% freshly pressed juice.
Event details
The UK drinks more cider than any other country, but most of it is made from barely 35% juice. However, there is a quiet revolution going on with whole juice makers, and this session will get you up to speed on the most important and delicious styles.
In this tasting, drinks educator and certified Pomellier Alison Taffs will guide you to explore the depth and breadth of styles and flavours from apples as well as the extraordinarily rare and tasty perry from perry pears.
The ciders will be tasted along a cheese and snacks selection - and Alison will discuss the possibility that fine cider and perry is the ultimate lunch companion.
This tasting is ideal for anyone curious to learn more about the possibilities of cider.
Cider and perry list:
Guests will enjoy a variety of styles such as:
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West Country (UK) – with tannin-led apples
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Eastern Counties (UK) – bright and juicy
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Traditional Method Cider (UK) – made like Champagne
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Perry (UK) – made from rare perry pears
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Keeved Cider (from France) – full bodied & rich
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Ice Cider (from Sweden) – lusciously sweet & intense
Tasting level
Beginner: No prior knowledge required, only enthusiasm! Perfect if you want to try something new, brush up on the basics, or taste some delicious drinks.
About the presenter, Alison Taffs
Alison has been a wine and drinks educator in hospitality for 29 years. She is a qualified Pommelier, founder of the London Cider and Perry Club. She also founded her company The Grape Society in 2014, running consumer tastings and events about everything drimnks - from wine to whisky, gin to Champagne, cider and beer to vermouth and sherry.
Alison is the co-founder and landlady of The Hop Inn Hornchurch, a CAMRA London Pub of the year 2 years running, London Cider pub of the year 3 years running, and UK Cider POTY in 2022.
She is a regular host and writer of the CAMRA podcast Pubs, Pints, People.
Booking terms and conditions
Payment in full must be made at the time of booking and places are not confirmed until payment has been received. Unfortunately we cannot take provisional bookings.
Cancellations and transfers
- Cancellations and transfers can be made up to two weeks before the event.
- Cancellations within 10 working days are non-refundable and cannot be transferred to another event.
- If you need to change a name on the booking, please give us as much notice as possible.
- WSET School London reserves the right to cancel an event. If necessary, a full refund or transfer will be offered.
Please note: The sample list and speaker/s may be subject to change.