{"product_id":"cider-planet-exploring-the-producers-practices-and-unique-traditions-of-craft-cider-and-perry-from-around-the-world-9781645021414","title":"Cider Planet: Exploring the Producers, Practices, and Unique Traditions of Craft Cider and Perry from Around the World","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom internationally-acclaimed author and fermented beverage expert Claude Jolicoeur comes a globe-trotting, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efull-color cultural history and guide celebrating the methods, terroir, and traditions of world-class cider.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eCider Planet, \u003c\/em\u003e Claude Jolicoeur--a longtime, passionate cider maker and author of the international bestseller \u003cem\u003eNew Cider Maker's Handbook\u003c\/em\u003e--takes readers with him to the world's greatest cider regions, providing an expertly guided tour laced with his deep understanding and appreciation for how this \"Prince of Beverages\" is made.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInside \u003cem\u003eCider Planet\u003c\/em\u003e you'll find: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDescriptions of global orchard practices\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpecific apple varieties used in different countries and regions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetailed histories of the world's oldest ciderlands\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProfiles of different cider styles and rituals\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTips and tricks from some of the most knowledgeable cider producers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCider, 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.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReal cider, craft cider, farm cider, artisan cider: 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. \u003cem\u003eCider Planet\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Chelsea Green Publishing Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/23\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781645021414\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 336\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.25lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 7.00w x 1.25d","brand":"Claude Jolicoeur","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42303889768629,"sku":"9781645021414","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_6c11ecbb-13e4-40be-a591-45dc5fdc24df.jpg?v=1658843215","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/cider-planet-exploring-the-producers-practices-and-unique-traditions-of-craft-cider-and-perry-from-around-the-world-9781645021414","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}