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Cider-quern
Quern for making perry and cider at Hellens, Herefordshire, where a large orchard was planted to commemorate the coronation of Queen Anne; avenues of perry pears from it still survive. The varieties Hellens Early and Hellens Green were named after the house.

Perry or pear cider is an alcoholic drink that is made from pear juice. Its alcohol content is around 5 to 8 percent.

Perry may contain high amount of sugar, while cider does not.

Perry is made in many countries. The countries that produce the most perry are the United Kingdom, France, and Spain.

Images for kids

  • Perry bottled in Normandy

    A traditional perry (poiré in French) bottled under cork and cage from Normandy

  • Perry pears, Nichols Orchard, Dyrham Park (geograph 2630034)

    Perry pears growing at Dyrham Park

  • Perry Pear Orchard, Wick Court (geograph 2567501)

    Mature perry pear orchard at Wick Court, near Arlingham: As usual in traditional perry orchards, the trees are of extremely large size.

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