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2021 book reviews – cider, aperitifs and cocktails

Tamlyn Currin

Tamlyn Currin

Tuesday 4 January 2022 • 35 min read

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Modern British Cider by Gabe Cook book cover

It's not all about wine! This round of book reviews – all 8,000 words of it – celebrates some of the other interesting and delicious drinks that have come our way this year.

Modern British Cider
Gabe Cook
Published by CAMRA
ISBN 9781852493714
£15.99

In the last couple of years, ciderologist Gabe Cook has introduced us to the hidden depths of what he describes as ‘the world’s most misunderstood drink’. Cider, however, is beginning to make its presence felt in the world of beverage lovers. Even dedicated wine lovers are being swayed from grapes to apples…

Gabe Cook...

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