Stinking Bishop (pear)
| Pear 'Stinking Bishop' | |
|---|---|
Pyrus | |
| Species | Pyrus communis |
| Cultivar | "Stinking Bishop" |
| Breeder | Frederick Bishop, 1800s |
| Origin | Dymock |
'Stinking Bishop' is a variety (cultivar) of pear cultivated near Dymock in Gloucestershire, England, primarily for perry.[1]
The main name of the cultivar is actually 'Moorcroft',[2] named after the farm at Colwall where it first arose,[3] and 'Stinking Bishop' is only one of several other names, including 'Malvern Hills', 'Malvern Pear', 'Choke Pear', and 'Choker'.[4]
The name 'Stinking Bishop' refers to Frederick
Characteristics
'Moorcroft' is a medium-sized pear of rounded-conical shape; it has a greenish-yellow skin, turning bright yellow, and some russetting.[3] Its juice has medium acidity and tannin with little or no citric acid present; in the 19th century, it was praised for making perry with good alcoholic strength and flavour.[3]
References
- ^ "The Apple and Pear Research Council Order 1989 (c.2277)". Office of Public Sector Information. Retrieved 8 August 2006.
- ^ "Moorcroft". Walcot Organic Nursery. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
- ^ a b c d e Morgan (2015) The Book of Pears: The Definitive History and Guide to Over 500 Varieties, Chelsea Green, p.262
- ^ "Moorcroft". nationalperrypearcentre.org.uk. Retrieved 5 January 2017.
- ^ "Tasty Bishop burger is no striker", Cotswold Journal, 01-09-06
- ^ "Stinky Cheese Maker Shuns 'Wallace & Gromit' Spotlight". All Things Considered. 7 October 2005.
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