Susanna Forbes is one of the UK’s foremost cider writers and experienced cider judges. Beer & Cider Editor for Imbibe magazine and Imbibe Live show, she has helped reshape the perception of cider among consumers and drinks trade alike. In November 2017 she won the title for Best Trade Writer at the British Guild of Beer Writer’s Awards. Four years ago, inspired by what she found while researching drinks tourism, her and her husband, fellow drinks industry professional, James, sold up and left the London suburbs.