The latest vintage of this special Perry.
Background
In Charles Martell’s book of Perry pears Betty prosser is described as “critically rare”. Since the book was published several more trees have come to light around the Monmouth area to add to the 12 in Gloucestershire. Ian’s trees on the edge of the Wye Valley provided us with the fruit for this pressing but one of the three had its top blown out by a winter gale. Despite that, the crop was good and we collected enough from the spread tarpaulins to make a batch of 175 litres.
Fermentation record
| Date | SG | Notes |
| 29 Sep 2022 | 1.052 | 175 l pressed pH 3.5 125ppm SO2 added |
| 30 Oct | 1.018 | Racked |
| 27 May 2023 | 1.012 | Bottled Abv 5.1% |
| 13 Oct | Released on Perry Day, Hereford Apple Fest |
Tasting notes
A rich pear flavour with soft tannins.
Awards
Awarded first place in the bottle-conditioned perry class at the Royal Three Counties Show 2024.
Review
By Chris at Cork & Crown