CAMRA has released two articles and a documentary film exploring the world of cider on its award-winning Learn & Discover online platform.

The new additions, available exclusively to CAMRA members, are: 

• A History of Sparkling Cider – The second in a trilogy of articles about sparkling cider by Rachel Hendry. The guide maps out the background of carbonated drinks, showing how intertwined both the histories of cider and sparkling wine are, and how breakthroughs for both influenced the other. Rachel also details the history of glassware and bottles used to contain and drink cider from.  
• A Connoisseur’s Guide to Sparkling Cider – The concluding chapter of Rachel’s trio sparkling cider pieces details the many types of carbonation, from the ancient Pétillant-Naturel process to the Col Fondo technique, and why cider producers may opt for particular methods. The article offers great examples of ciders to try, with further advice on how to correctly store and serve them. 

The first episode, Intro to Sparkling Cider, was released in May 2023 as part of CAMRA’s biannual Cider and Perry Month celebrations and explores why some ciders are still while others are sparkling. The beginners’ guide is available for all. Catch up with Rachel’s opening chapter here.  

The site has also released the third instalment of Gabe Cook’s World of Cider video series. World of Cider: The Basque Country guides you through the cider culture of the Basque Country. Filmed by Haritz Rodriguez, the documentary boasts shots of orchards and the beautiful Northern Spain landscape. The trailer is free to view on CAMRA’s YouTube channel here. 

Catch up with the first two episodes of Gabe’s world tour in Scotland and then Hardanger in Norway. 

Learning & Discovery manager Alex Metcalfe said: “I cannot think of a better way to end this year than the announcement of yet more high-quality educational material from CAMRA’s Learn & Discover platform. The partnership of Haritz and Gabe continues to impress with the duo creating yet another stellar production. From sweeping camera shots of sun-dappled orchards to the intense inspection of carbonation in Rachel’s articles, the world of cider and its makers is wonderfully varied, and the latest Learn & Discover content reflects that, with the many mediums and subjects available for cider-curious audiences.”