Cider in the United Kingdom for Real Ale (CAMRA). Cider is seidr in Welsh. Smallhold production of cider made on farms as a beverage for labourers died out in Wales during the 20th century. Cider and perry production began a dramatic revival in the early 2000s, with many small firms entering production throughout the country. The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has actively encouraged this trend, and Welsh ciders and perries have won many awards at CAMRA festivals; meanwhile, the establishment of groups such as "UKCider" and the "Welsh Perry & Cider Society" have spurred communication among producers. Welsh varieties of apples and pears are
Cider in the United Kingdom allow limited dilution after fermentation. CAMRA states that the practice of adding a substantial amount of sugar at the fermentation stage to produce a high-alcohol (12–14% abv) beverage that is then diluted with water down to 8.5% abv or less does not conform to their definition of real cider. Some traditional cider enthusiasts consider this requirement is insufficiently strict and prefer ciders made wholly from apple juice, using apple peel as the source of yeasts. More leniently, UK law defines cider as containing at least 35% apple or pear juice, which may be from concentrate. The gap between the legal