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Real cider is a long-established
traditional drink which is produced naturally from apples and
is neither carbonated or pasteurised. However real cider is in
a similar situation to that which faced real ale some 30 years
ago with the number of outlets for real cider is diminishing,
even in the West Country.
 The
situation with perry (which is made from pears) is even worse,
as it is rarely available away from the farm gate. It is
unfortunate that many of the most well known ciders in the UK
are cold, fizzy keg products which have been produced
artificially rather than naturally. It is well worth you
tracking down some real ciders and perries and more and more
people are discovering for themselves how deliciously mellow,
aromatic and intoxicating the flavours of naturally produced
real cider can be.
As a result of the difficulties facing real
cider, CAMRA set up a cider and perry committee within CAMRA
to inform consumers about the choice of real cider and perry
available and to encourage the producers to continue
production.
The competition for the Cider & Perry Pub of
the Year is now underway with all nominations now being
considered. The overall winner will be announced during
October, CAMRA's Cider and Perry Month.
For a list of Local Pubs
selling Real Cider please click
HERE
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