Cider Chat visits Apples & Pears cider shop

End September a trip was made by Ria Windcaller from Cider Chat to Amsterdam. Of course a stop at our shop near Rembrandtsquare was quickly planned. What developed was an enthusiastic discussion about cider, cider in the Netherlands and cider in Europe. Cider Chat is a USA forum for cider lovers and cider makers with […]

Bordelet 'sidre' available at Apples & Pears

Now available in our cider shop in Amsterdam: the high quality ciders and perries made by Eric Bordelet. Eric Bordelet is perhaps one of the most acclaimed cider makers in all the world. Nearly 25 years ago, Bordelet made a career switch from sommelier at the Parisian three-star Michelin restaurant Arpège to taking the reins […]

Apple with a rich taste palette

During the weekend of October 15/16, a nice article about Apples and Pears was published in various regional newspapers. Under the title 'Apple with a rich taste palette', an interview by Nanska van de Laar with the owners of Apples and Pears: Heleen Nobel and René van der Wal. How did they come to open the first cider shop […]

Cider Chat visits Apples and Pears

At the end of September, Ria Windcaller from the American Cider Chat visited Amsterdam. Of course, an appointment to visit our store was quickly made. What followed was an enthusiastic conversation about cider, cider in the Netherlands and cider in the rest of Europe. Cider Chat is an American website for cider lovers and […]