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Alcohol Glossary

Perry

Beer, cider, wine and spirits

Also: pear cider

Summary: Perry is the traditional name for the pear-juice counterpart to cider, which is traditionally made from apple juice.

Reference: Alcohol duty review: Call for evidence (opens in a new tab)

HM Treasury · Reference checked 21 July 2026

Where to look: PDF page 18 (printed page 14), paragraph 2.15, footnote 1

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