This celebration of North American hard cider includes a tasting guide to 100 craft ciders and perry, along with the stories of how they’re made and who’s making them, plus 60 cider-based recipes, pairing suggestions, and cocktail ideas. This complete guide to North America’s oldest beverage celebrates hard cider’s rich history and its modern makers, as well as its deliciously diverse possibilities. Flavor profiles and tasting guidelines highlight 100 selections of cider - including single varietal, dessert, hopped, and barrel-aged - plus perry, cider’s pear-based cousin. A perfect addition to any meal, cider pairings are featured in 30 food recipes, from Brussels sprouts salad to salmon chowder, brined quail, and poached pear frangipane. An additional 30 cocktail recipes include creative combinations such as Maple Basil Ciderita and Pear-fect Rye Fizz. AUTHOR: Erin James is the author of Tasting Cider and the editor-in-chief of CIDERCRAFT ® and Sip Northwest magazines. A tenured food, beverage, and travel writer, her work has appeared in a variety of publications, including Wino Magazine, Washington State Wine, Seattle Met Bride & Groom, and Seattle Weekly. SELLING POINTS: . Flavour profiles and tasting guidelines for 100 ciders . 60 recipes show off cider’s versatility . Captures the vitality and culture of the contemporary cider movement . Author is at the center of the movement