num_pages: 336
description: *Longlisted for the Andr Simon Award for Drink Books for 2022 [Jolicoeur] has brought his sharp intellect and endless curiosity to a new project. . . [ Cider Planet is] well-referenced and utterly fascinating. CIDERCRAFT Magazine From internationally-acclaimed author and fermented beverage expert Claude Jolicoeur comes a globe-trotting full-color cultural history and guide celebrating the methods terroir and traditions of world-class cider. In Cider Planet Claude Jolicoeura longtime passionate cider maker and author of the international bestseller New Cider Makers Handbook takes readers with him to the worlds greatest cider regions providing an expertly guided tour laced with his deep understanding and appreciation for how this Prince of Beverages is made. Inside Cider Planet youll Cider long perceived as a European country drink is now truly a worldwide culinary delight. Jolicoeur talks about new and emergent regions that have contributed to this growing appreciation and how they are building upon the old traditions while creating their own new ones. He explores for example the most revered areas for making perry a delightful but little-known drink that like cider is starting to gain fans young and old. And he even transports readers to Kazakhstan in central Asia famous as the birthplace of the domestic apple. Real cider craft cider farm cider artisan Whatever you wish to call it at its best cider should be enjoyed like a fine wine with all of the sophistication but less of the pretentiousness. Just as there are many volumes devoted to the great wine regions of the world we now need a cider appreciation manual to fully understand and delve into the rich culture of cider and perry. Cider Planet is that book and Claude Jolicoeur is our experienced and enthusiastic guide. For the traveler or foodie this book transports the reader around the world with wonderful stories and insight that will leave you thirsty for a fresh glass of fermented fruit.
language: English
title: Cider Planet: Exploring the Producers, Practices, and Unique Traditions of Craft Cider and Perry from Around the World
publisher: Chelsea Green Publishing