Cider and producers of the drink are championed in the latest content added to CAMRA’s online Learn & Discover education platform.

Available to all is a new beginners’ guide:

Intro to sparkling cider is the first of a new series by drinks writer Rachel Hendry, exploring why some ciders are still while others are sparkling. Rachel details the science and processes involved in making different the styles, from the importance of fermentation to the multiple methods of carbonation.

There is also a new documentary film exclusively for CAMRA members:

World of cider: Hardanger is the second instalment of the video series. The Ciderologist Gabe Cook (pictured) meets Norwegian producers at the Hardanger Cider Festival, where he learns of the history and practicalities of producing cider in Norway and the country’s growing cider tourism scene. Filmed by Haritz Rodriguez, the documentary boasts of stunning shots of the Norwegian landscape. The trailer is free to view on CAMRA’s YouTube channel here.

Catch up with the first episode of Gabe’s world tour, where he visits Scotland here.

CAMRA supports and campaigns for cider and perry throughout the year, highlighting them in month-long celebrations throughout October and May, when CAMRA branches organise events across the country.

Learn & Discover manager Alex Metcalfe said: “Working with creative filmmakers and talented writers, these new guides highlight the variation and complexity in cider, making it such a well-loved beverage in the UK and across the world. I was blown away by the high-quality production of the World of Cider video, which rivals that of a big budget TV series. As always with Learn & Discover, there is more on the horizon, I can’t wait for people to see what is in store for the platform and our growing YouTube channel.”