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Gwatkin Malvern Hill Perry

Gwatkin Cider (inc Abbey Dore Ales)
Hereford, Herefordshire
Beer style: Perry
Ref: ratebeer.com Jun2024

Common descriptors are
A still sweet perry available in 750ml bottles.
NB: Gwatkin sometimes produces one-off draught versions that differ significantly from the bottled. If you rate a draught version please specify that and include details of the ABV and designated sweetness level (if provided).

Malvern Hill is the common name for this variety of pear, because the trees are said to grow as tall as the Malvern Hills. However, its correct name is the Moorcroft Pear. The pears, which are large and yellow, rot quickly and need to be harvested as soon as they fall, making it difficult for the perry maker. In the 1800’s, when Britain was at war with France, perry became the "Wine of England" being popular amongst the labels of high society.