Definition

CAMRA’s definition of real cider and perry – revised May 2021.

Background information about ciders and perries for consumers, licensees and festival organisers. This document gives guidance on the features of Cider and Perry and links to further reading.

Introductory notes to CAMRAs revised definition of Real Cider and Perry, and a guide to questions for the drinker to ask.

This document defines the types of clubs that CAMRA campaigns for, and aims to provide an objective standard for whether a licensed premises should be treated as a club or as an ‘other drinking establishment’.

The aim of this definition is to identify, in an objective and evidence- based manner, the essential features of what differentiates a ‘pub’ from other on-trade licensed premises where alcohol is sold.