The Cider Insider

“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

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.

About the Author

Susanna Forbes is the UK's foremost cider writer and expert. She writes regularly for Imbibe magazine, and in 2017 won the title of Best Trade Writer at the British Guild of Beer Writers Awards. She is the co-founder of Little Pomona Cidery and Orchard, and runs the website.