The Guide to Welsh Perry and Cider

The Guide to Welsh Perry and Cider, by Pete Brown and Bill Bradshaw, is a richly illustrated, enthusiast-friendly survey of Wales’s traditional cider-making culture. Brown and Bradshaw explore orchards, makers and regional styles, tracing how perry and cider evolved from farmhouse staples to a revived craft with deep local roots. They profile producers across Wales, explain apple and pear varieties, and offer clear notes on flavour, technique and heritage. The book blends history, travel writing and practical appreciation, celebrating the skill, landscape and community behind Wales’s distinctive perry and cider tradition.