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10 of the Best Cider Tours in the UK

There's nothing better than going on a real cider tour. The holy grail of cider enthusiasts! It’s not only a chance to see the best cideries and orchards, but it’s also an opportunity to meet the experts themselves who can show you the ins and outs of how they create their wonderful cider. 

We’ve travelled the length and breadth of the UK on our mission to discover real cider. Here is our review of some of the best tours in the UK, all of them a fun experience for any cider lover: 

1. Westons Cider Tours:  

Weston Cider Tours not only show you how they produce their world-class ciders, but they also walk you through the history of cider making at Westons. This cider tour also includes a tutored cider tasting with one of their experts, and it is perfect for a summer outing. Tickets for Westons Cider Tours are available on their website and are great value for money. You can find them in Ledbury, Herefordshire.

2. Burrow Hill Cider Tours:  

3. Ciderologist London Cider Tours:  

4. The Newt in Somerset:  

The Newt in Somerset is a great option. They offer much more than just cider tours, including hotel rooms and a spa. Their cider tours are free of cost and typically last half an hour, including a small tasting session. You can see the press and cellars on this cider tour, and since there's no age restriction, you can come here with your entire family. Additionally, you can also opt for garden tours and they have a great display of cheeses here too!

5. Dunkertons Cider Tours:  

6. The Ciderologist Bristol Cider Tour:  

7. Dorset Nectar:  

8. Kentish Pip Cider Tour:  

9. Sheppy’s Cider Tour: 

Sheppy’s offer weekend tours, giving you a peek behind the scenes at one of the oldest cider makers in the world. There’s plenty to see and each guided tour includes access to the orchards, the press house, the vat house and the Sheppy’s rural life museum and it culminates with a guided tasting of some of their best loved ciders. With a bar and restaurant on site as well you really can make a day of it. You can book on their website and they can also run private tours for larger groups. 

10. Perry’s Cider Tour: 

Perry’s farm is open to the public every day of the year (except Christmas day). It’s well worth a visit, with lots to do and see, including a cafe and farm shop. You can have a look around the working cider mills, taste the cider and also visit the small 16th century thatched cider barn museum on site (where the company first started from). 

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Tours & Tastings

Visit Nightingale Cider in Tenterden, Kent!

See what happens on our family fruit farm and in our cidery with a tour and tasting led by founder and cider maker, Sam Nightingale.

We run tours in the spring/summer on Saturdays for groups of up to 12 people.

2024 Tour dates:

Saturday 20th April 2024

Saturday 20th July 2024

Saturday 21st September 2024

Guests will enjoy a welcome drink and a chat in our tasting room before heading into the stunning orchards of Gibbet Oak Farm.

Upon returning to the cidery, the group will delve behind the scenes to see where we make, mature and blend our ciders.

The tour will conclude with a tutored tasting of a selection of our range, including tasting ciders direct from our tanks.

Tours take on average 1.5 hours. On completion, visitors are welcome to enjoy our taproom and purchase ciders to take home.

If you're buying the tour as a gift, please select 'Gift Tour and Tasting' from our online shop here .

If you wish to arrange a tour for a private party, please contact us to discuss.

Email [email protected] or call 01580 761410 with any enquiries.

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We offer complimentary, self-guided tours of the Mill everyday during our operating hours.   Witness the historic cider-making process in the learning center and cider-gallery, explore the Mill Store Marketplace and taste our beverages in the Tasting Room.

Milling around is part of the fun at the Fly Creek Cider Mill and there is no better place to start than by the Millpond. Located just behind the Mill, the pond is where water energy that drives the cider making machinery is held before releasing it through the turbine. It is also home to the Mill's friendly ducks and geese whose antics are entertaining to watch.  The new "Quack & Honk" Gemstone Mining Sluice is ready and waiting for you to find your hidden Gems!  The wheelchair-accessible boardwalk provides a wonderful place to sit, relax and enjoy a refreshing treat from the restaurant and bakery — all the while taking in the beautiful view.

Children will not want to leave without exploring Tractorland next to the Restaurant & Bakery: a kiddie play area for ages 2 - 6 with a paved little-trike track and a wooden climb-on tractor. Plenty of covered picnic tables are provided for mom and dad to enjoy a food and beverage treat while the young folks work off their energy.

All these tours, attractions and activities make the Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard a fun stop for any Cooperstown area itinerary

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Both our onsite shop and restaurant are open 7 days a week. We take all Mill Tour bookings over the phone with pre-payment. If you are interested in booking, please call us for the latest availability on 01531 660 108.

Tour visitors will be required to arrive at the Tour Assembly point, a few minutes before the tour time, so we can check you in and start the tour promptly.  We recommend suitable clothing to venture on one of our tours due to the English weather. The tour takes approximately an hour and a half in total including the tasting. Please telephone us to check availability and pre-pay for tours, ahead of your arrival on 01531 660 108 .

Online bookings are currently not available, however gift vouchers can be purchased on our online shop. Gift vouchers are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.

Our shop has special site-only offers and has a phone and collect service 7 days a week

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Come in and chat to the team, try something exciting and new. Ask our experts to recommend the perfect cider for your taste.

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Opening hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, Saturday & Sunday 10am to 5pm (bank holidays open at 10am)

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Enjoy the local countryside around the cider mill with a walk through the orchards using the nearby footpaths.

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Take a stroll and enjoy a takeaway with loved ones. Choose from a daily-made selection of cakes, hot and cold sandwiches, soups and refreshments. We’ve something for every taste and every craving. Available to take away in our Scrumpy House .

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Come and take a behind the scenes look at the Cider Works and see how our award winning Sandford Orchards Cider is made. Round off the experience with a cider tasting flight and a stonebaked pizza, starting at 7pm finishing 9.30pm approx.

All tickets include a tasting  flight of ciders  and a  pizza  with Q&A at the end. Tap room bar open 7pm until 9:30pm for your enjoyment. 10% off all take home products and merch purchased on the night.

Tickets are not transferable between dates. You will be contacted prior to the event to confirm your food choice. Cancellations can be refunded up to 8 days before the date of the tour; after this time tickets will become non-refundable.

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Experience the magic of the orchard .  Learn about the important role of bees in pollinating the apple blossom and have an opportunity to commune with nature in this stunningly beautiful orchard.

Explore some of the history and folklore behind cider and apple orchards.  Participate in the ancient orchard tradition of wassailling - where you make a huge, big NOISE to chase away any 'baddies' that might affect the trees and then invite in all the good spirits!

Discover how the apples grow, harvested and pressed. 

Then learn how we make our ciders , with a tour of the apple bay.   We currently use an old belt press that Oliver and our son Dante renovated.  It's very efficient.                      As back up, we have a hand built a very large hydraulic press, which has two 58 tonne rams and uses a traditional rack and cloth method.  We are also renovating an antique twin screw press dating back to 1863, the original apple press used on this farm.   Then an explanation of how the cider is made and a peek into the very up to date Cider Barn.

You're introduced to the beneficial properties of naturally fermented apple cider vinegar.  You even get to taste it!!

We finish with a guided tasting of our award-winning artisan ciders .  If the weather allows, we sit out in the sunshine in the Sculpture Garden, otherwise cosily indoors in the Tasting Room and shop.

Located near Bridport, Dorset, we run our Cider Farm tours on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 11.00am

For £15.00, not only do you get a Cider Farm tour, but also a guided Cider tasting and a stroll through the beautiful orchards and organic farm. You will learn more about how we make our delicious craft ciders right from our cider masters who are happy to answer your questions.

The Orchard and Cider Tours run throughout the year.  Please do call in advance to book your place. Our telephone 01308 488382 and email [email protected]

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Thatchers Cider Tour

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Book onto our guided Thatchers Cider Tour, where you’ll learn about how we’ve been making cider here in Somerset for over 115 years. You’ll see how times have changed and no doubt you’ll hear a story or two about the Thatcher family. And of course, you’ll also get the chance to try a few ciders too!

We look forward to welcoming you to Myrtle Farm in Somerset sometime soon!

Please don’t worry if the “valid till” date is looming on your voucher – for the foreseeable future we’re accepting all vouchers issued as a result of cancelled tours. We don’t want anyone to be disappointed!

What to expect from your Thatchers Cider Tour

Our tour is available for individuals (1-15 people) or groups (15-30 people) and lasts approximately 2 hours. Please note some of the buildings in our mill have narrow corridors and uneven floors, steps and stairs. Therefore we regret they are unsuitable for wheelchairs, mobility scooters, or similar mobility aids. Please read our terms and conditions before booking.

The tour is £15.00 per person.

We’ll take you around the mill, where you will be shown how we make our cider from start to finish, with over 115 years of cider making expertise. The tour introduces you to our working mill and packaging hall, and whilst we always want to show you as much as we can, we can’t guarantee that every line will be operating during every tour.

At the end of the tour, you’ll get the chance to sample some of our Somerset Ciders, from the well-known brands, to our limited edition range.

A fantastic way to spend a couple hours in the heart of Somerset cider-making country.

For general enquiries, or if you’re booking on behalf of a commercial organisation, please email [email protected] with full details of your tour request, so we can best accommodate your needs.

Tour Terms and Conditions

• Tours will consist of indoor and (weather permitting) outdoor areas.
• Please wear suitable outerwear and footwear. We reserve the right to refuse participation on the tour if we consider inappropriate clothing is worn. This includes open shoes / flip flops / sandals.
• Non slip soled shoes are advised.
• Some of the buildings in our mill have narrow corridors and uneven floors. Therefore we regret they are unsuitable for wheelchairs, mobility scooters, or similar mobility aids.
• We are a working mill and therefore some restrictions may be in force and for that reason all aspects of the tour cannot be guaranteed.
• Minimum age for tour participants is 15. Only participants aged 18 years or over may taste our ciders.
• If you are, or look under 21 please bring ID.
• Our tours are conducted in the English language only.
• We are afraid no dogs or any other pets are allowed on the tour.
• We allow photography in the orchards but not in the cider mill.
• Tours are weather dependant.
• Booking in advance is required.
• You may be required to sign acknowledging these and other terms of participation.
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• Tour vouchers are valid for 12 months from then date of purchase.

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Bristol Cider Tasting Tour

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To say the Cider Box team are in love with cider is an understatement! Join your enthusiastic hosts for a cider-filled tour of historic Bristol as they share stories of heritage, craft and passion. Even better, taste the delicious stuff as you go along! No one knows craft cider quite like these guys...

As you walk, you’ll explore the top local haunts and discover the magic of this spectacular beverage, in the world capital of cider. You’ll gently meander through Bristol's beautiful harbourside, delving deep into the world of cider, with a stop at Bristol cider institution The Orchard for a cheeky half or 2. (Only the best mind you!) This is a cracking way to begin your journey as a cider connoisseur.

This real West Country experience includes a stop for a craft cider at tasty new joint, The Junction plus a tasty pitstop at specialist cheese shop the Bristol Cheesemonger, known for their delicious array of locally sourced and hand-selected cheeses. Because cider and cheese really are a match made in heaven. With both these delights in your belly, you’ll wind your way back to Wapping Wharf where you’ll finish the experience with a toast of well-earned Somerset Cider Brandy. Familiarise yourself with the finest independent producers in the land and taste the best cider this side of the globe. Cheers!

Please note: a minimum of 6 people are required for this tour to run. If this number isn't reached the host will be in touch to discuss re-scheduling.

Please, bear in mind: no more than 5 tickets can be purchased per booking

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We had to rearrange the tour at short notice and Dan was great and very understanding. It was a l...

A fun outing well presented and with great company

Nice chilled thing to do for a change. Learned a bit. Knowledgeable, friendly host

Kiera and Dan were excellent and we combined the experience with some tasting n the Cider Box Bri...

We had to rearrange the tour at short notice and Dan was great and very understanding. It was a lovely atmosphere with some excellent local Cider, and our host talking us through them all and answering any and all questions. A fantastic day out, big thanks to Dan and the team!

Kiera and Dan were excellent and we combined the experience with some tasting n the Cider Box Bristol supported by Danie in the Cheesemonger who was equally superb. Planning to book again with a few work colleagues.

Really enjoyable, I found a place to drink I’d not been to before. The knowledge of the host was excellent

We really enjoyed the drinks. Learned a lot about cider!

Very good, and the host was very good and knowledgeable, I learnt a lot about Cider

We actually had a great laugh on this tour! Dan had some good banter about him and our group was awesome!

Dan was a great guide and made the day a lot of fun. The Cider was delicious and would recommend to anyone visiting Bristol

Dan was a great host, we really enjoyed the cider and tour.

Dan was great fun, a nice laid back tour that gave me a slightly different view of cider

Dan was a great host and ensured all who attended were included, great walk around the harbour tasting different ciders - great fun!

Great way to spend an afternoon!

we were a very small group which changed the experience, it felt more like going out for a drink to get to know your new colleagues and to tell your best stories, we felt we had made friends as well as learning about cider. Dan still managed to get a word in edgeways and regale us with some fun facts as well as being a Consummate Host. Was a fabulous experience one of which I will recall fondly for years to come.

Brilliant day out. Great to find out about the local ciders, and the company was great. Would definitely recommend.

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The cider and cheese was delicious. Very informative host :) great fun!

Had a great time on the walk! Dan was a very knowledgeable and fun host who knew his stuff. More servings of cider than I was expecting, which was a pleasant surprise - all delicious. Also very generous portion of cheese from the Bristol Cheesemonger. Would definitely do again!

My husband and friends really enjoyed their time. Their host Dan was brilliant, he knew his stuff and they really enjoyed listening to his talk. The weather marred the occasion somewhat but we would highly recommend anyone doing this tour. Oh and the cheese was superb LOL

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Dan dreamt up The Cider Box from a love of all things cider, and he'll be sharing his expert knowledge as your host. He works with a number of independent producers and growers to curate The Cider Box's incredible selection, as well as sitting on the judging panel of the British Cider Championships each year.

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To the east of Caen, the Cider Route is a 25 mile signposted trail that criss-crosses the Pays d’Auge down picturesque country lanes connecting the villages of Beuvron-en-Auge (one of the ‘most beautiful villages in France’), Cambremer, Bonnebosq and Beaufour-Druval. Along the way, you have the choice of stopping off at over twenty cider farms!

LE CRU DE CAMBREMER in the Pays d’Auge

This landscape of densely wooded hills and dales and grazing cattle makes for a picture postcard journey through Normandy: it is punctuated by châteaux, manor houses, timber-framed cottages and apple orchards, a gift to the photographer and painter!

It is in great measure a landscape given over to the breeding and rearing of horses, and tucked away behind white fencing and high gates, set well back from the road by long driveways, can be found some of the most prestigious and wealthy stud farms in the country, known as haras (hence ‘horse’)

On the Cider Route distilleries and cider farms are indicated by the sign Cru de Cambremer .

The apples from which it is prepared are not eating apples; they bear many beautiful names such as la bouteille, le domaine, le tranquille, le bedan, le rouge-mulot  or  la petite sorte . These are blended in proportions kept secret by their producers, and from them a pure apple juice is produced, the first step. Cider is a living liquid, it matures, it clouds, it clears. The sugars in the pure juice will transform into alcohol, producing a drink easy on the palette and direct in taste, each a little different according to the criteria of the cider farm from which it comes. Cider is a drink that accumulates between 3° and 5°of alcohol by the fermentation of its sugars. Its strong characteristics are the result of being a totally natural product. The cider of the  Cru de Cambremer has a slightly bitter edgy taste which is great for quenching the thirst.

Calvados, the apple brandy, improves with age, in contrast to cider. This wonderful  eau-de-vie  is still made along traditional lines and is the greatest expression of the apple you can find anywhere. The cider destined for calvados won’t be bottled but left in cask to allow the sediment to settle within. After a year or two it is ready to be distilled according to the process used in the creation of any great  eau-de-vie.  There are two stages in this distillation. In the first distillation the unadulterated alcohol is extracted and then passed through a second distillation process in order to obtain the calvados, giving it depth and flavour. The calvados is stored in oak casks where it picks up the tannins in the wood and ages gracefully. Its age in cask is important as it affects the sophistication of the taste and some family businesses store casks of calvados that is over 50 years old (once bottled it ceases to age, unlike wine).

The Norman apéritif consists of apple juice and calvados selected to recipes that go back into the mists of time. It also ages while in oak casks and takes on a lovely amber colour. It is best served chilled and you’ll find it easy to drink, sweet as a sherry, thirst quenching, with plenty of body.

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The Cider House is where we research, develop, produce, and package all of our cider. Thursday through Sunday, we turn the middle of our production floor into a taproom and open it to visitors. We are 21+ and visitors must have ID's to enter. Our Cider House Taproom is a unique experience and you should read through the rest of this page and/or our FAQ page to know what to expect ahead of your visit. We offer one tasting flight per person, per day. Each flight comes with 4 flavors and with 12 rotating taps, you can choose all your faves or be one of the first people to test a brand new, taproom-exclusive flavor that may or may not hit the market someday. Afterwards, be sure to grab some Downeast merch and stock up on cans, growlers, or even kegs to take home with you. In the summertime, it doesn’t have to end there–head over to our pop-up cider garden located across the shipyard parking lot and enjoy full pours on tap or a freshly cracked can while you watch the best view of the sun dipping below the Boston skyline.

WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE VISITING 

WE ARE A 21+ FACILITY. at both the cider house / taproom and our outdoor pop-up, all members in your party (yes, even your dd!) must show an ID to enter, no exceptions.

FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED. we do not take reservations, we seat parties as they arrive. 

WEEKENDS ARE BUSY. EXPECT A WAIT. saturdays and sundays are our busiest days. we have limited seating and no standing room. wait times vary but can be anywhere from 5 to 55 minutes during peak hours. we do our best to turn tables over but ask for your patience. 

YOU WON'T BE SAT TIL YOUR  WHOLE  PARTY ARRIVES. leave your chronically late friends out of these plans. on busy days and when we have a line, we cannot seat you until your whole party is physically there with you ("they are parking" doesn't count, we gotta see them for ourselves). parties arriving at separate times seriously impacts our ability to keep the line moving and causes longer wait times. once you are sat, we cannot seat new people at your table. please plan for your party to fully arrive before hopping in line. if the season is right and our outdoor pop-up is open, it's a great place to grab a cider and hang out while you wait for your crew! 

PARTY SIZE MATTERS. we always try our best to accommodate but due to limited seating, we cannot guarantee that groups of 7+ can be sat all together. 

groups with 10+ cannot be accommodated unless we split the group up and seat you separately. 

KIDS AND BABIES ARE NOT TAPROOM FANS. we love kids. but they don't really love us and to be honest, we get it. our floors are concrete, we have no food, no non-alcoholic beverage options, and no ball pits. everyone in the cider house must be seated–and with lots of fancy cider-making machinery, ingredients, and chemicals around, we cannot allow children (or adults, for that matter) to be wandering, toddling, or running around. that being said,  if your kid is 10 years old or younger, we won't make them wait outside or anything like that, we just ask that they are seated or in your arms while visiting. 

WE DO NOT OFFER TOURS. tours kinda boring anyway. who wants to be wearing close toed shoes and safety goggles when you can just sit at your table with a view of the whole thing? seriously, our taproom is in the middle of it all and the walk to the bathroom is essentially a self-guided tour of our entire production line.

but if that's not enough for you and you're interested in seeing it all in action, visit us on a thursday when our cider production and packaging is fully operational and you can sip your flight while watching our next flavor get canned right before your eyes.

QUESTIONS ABOUT GROWLERS? EVENTS? SOMETHING ELSE? please check our  full list of faq's  for more information.

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• SUN 3/31: EASTER SUNDAY. OPEN REGULAR HOURS. 12PM - 7PM.
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What better way is there to spend a few hours, or indeed, a whole day, than learning about the science, culture and heritage of cider through the medium of drinking it?!

With over 20 years as a cider drinker, maker, communicator, judge and advocate, I have learnt the knowledge of, and developed the contacts within, the cider community which enables me to provide a range of unique and bespoke tours and tasting sessions.

On the tours it's possible to get exclusive behind the scenes access to world famous cider makers and taste ciders before they have even been released.  

On the tasting sessions it's possible to taste rare and old UK ciders as well some of the ciders I have collected from my global travels (that are not available in the UK).  

Whether you're a group of 2 or 20 or more, I can provide a great experience to match your needs!  

Herefordshire and Somerset Day Tours

What's included:

- full transportation for the day

- expert hosting, commentary and guidance from The Ciderologist

- exclusive, behind the scenes access to three of the finest makers from their respective County

- tasting multiple ciders through the course of the day

- Ploughman's lunch

Prices start from £99pp*. 

UK Multi-Day Tours

I have hosted groups from the US, Canada, Japan and Norway on multi-days excursions across the UK, ranging from a very personalised tour for two all the way up to hosting more than a dozen. Visiting makers, orchards, bars and retailers, this is the definitive way to taste your way through UK cider.

Prices will vary according to the specific nature of each tour.  

Bristol Walking Tours

This three hour walking tour focuses of the famous Harbourside area of Bristol, home to the finest purveyors of cider in the city.  We will visit 3 different venues showcasing the full breadth and variation of styles available today.

Prices start from £45pp**

London Walking Tours

This three hour walking tour focuses on the Bermondsey and London Bridge areaa of London, home to the finest makers and purveyors of cider in the city.  We will visit 2 different venues showcasing the full breadth and variation of styles available today.

Prices start from £50pp**  

*based upon a minimum of 8 people

**based upon a minimum of 12 people

For further details on any of the tour options contact me on: [email protected]

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Sierra Cider Farm and Cidery

Central Mariposa County

5569 Meadow Ln, Mariposa, CA 95338, USA

(209) 347-6161

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BOGO Flights of Hard Cider

Need a break from hiking? Kick back at Sierra Cider’s tasting room with two flights of locally-crafted hard cider for the price of one. Taste four different seasonal cider varieties while reveling in beautiful views of the apple orchard and mountains from the rooftop deck. Play all sorts of super fun bar games and meet some cute critters at the petting zoo, featuring Trudy the Mini Pig! All you have to do to redeem the offer is walk up to the bar and whisper the secret code phrase “TRUDY, TRUDY, FRESH AND FRUITY” and then give a big wink. They’ll know that Trudy sent you.

Sierra Cider is an apple orchard and cidery in the historic foothills of Central California near the north gate of Yosemite National Park. Come take a walk through our orchard and learn about what makes its 19 varieties of apples so special (and why you probably don’t want to eat them), a brief history of American cider, some slightly embellished tales about the local wildlife, and some jokes that will either make you laugh or groan, depending on the weather. Then kick back at our tasting room to enjoy some bar games, beautiful views and a meet and greet with some really nice dogs and some really goaty goats. Oh, and cider of course. You’ll get to drink cider. One sip, and you’ll understand why they call it “Campfire Champagne.”

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Enjoy a cider tasting and tour at our beautiful East Sussex orchard and cidery!

Each tour with Bignose & Beardy includes...

• A tour of the orchard, seeing the trees, how they grow and produce apples for cider
• A hands on tour of the cidery, seeing the press, tanks and other facilities used to make our cider
• A tutored tasting and history of all our ciders sitting out among the apple trees (or in the cidery if it is wet)
• Stay on after the tour and enjoy free entry to our tap night with live music, food and cider (when running on the same date)

Bignose & Beardy make real vintage Sussex cider and vinegar using local waste fruit. Our ciders are wild fermented, slow matured, unfiltered and unpastuerised. We produce small batches which change in profile with each year, depending on the source of the apples and the weather. We do everything by hand and leave our ciders to mature for at least a year and often longer, resulting in complex flavours. Our ciders are Eastern Counties or New World in style, fresh, acidic, fruity, floral and delicious.

Add a discounted three bottle gift pack to make this a great gift idea for a cider fan - we'll send it out when we receive your booking. If you would like a gift voucher, just drop us an email.

The Cidery is at: Upper Brookhouse Farmhouse, Brookhouse Lane, Framfield, TN22 5QJ

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The Best Hard Cider To Try For Beginners, According To An Expert

Venturing into new culinary territory is both risky and exciting. If you like the carbonation of beer and the fruitiness of wine, the odds that you'll like cider are high. Like beer and wine, ciders have a wide range of characteristics , so if you're overwhelmed by the choices, we reached out to cidermaker and co-founder of Brooklyn Cider House , Peter Yi, to provide you with the best hard cider to try.

In an interview with Tasting Table, Yi guides newcomers to ciders by comparing their taste and mouthfeel to wine. He likens the production of both alcoholic beverages, stating, "Yeasts convert apple fruit sugars to alcohol during fermentation, producing hard cider — just like wine is made with yeasts eating grape sugars." Since apples and grapes are both fruits that contribute sugar, flavor, and tannins to their respective alcoholic beverages, you can use your taste in wine to inform your selection of hard cider.

Wines tend to range from high-tannin and dry to sweet and fruity. Because of this, Yi says, "If you're used to dry wines, you will enjoy dry hard ciders." Fans of sweet fermented beverages will like "a fruitier style of hard cider." He chooses the middle ground for beginners by recommending Brooklyn Cider House's Kinda Dry cider, which he describes as: "An entry cider in our lineup — it is off-dry and has more fruit flavors."

More guidance on cider characteristics

For curious drinkers who aren't local to the five boroughs, Yi goes into detail about types of ciders and indicators of a good cider based on its label information. Cider apples, like wine grapes , are different from the apples you buy to eat. Yi says, "Cider apples have more tannins, acidity, and bitterness ... resulting in better body and more complex flavors of cider." Therefore, if you're looking for high-quality cider at your local grocery or liquor store, Yi explains, "Some good cider apples to look out for on a label include Dabinett, Kingston Black, Porter's Perfection, Ellis Bitter and Manchurian Crabapple."

That said, ciders can be elaborated from other fruits like pear, strawberries, blueberries, and stone fruits. Yi admits he's experimenting with different fruit combinations at Brooklyn Cider House. In addition to different fruits, ciders can be carbonated or non-carbonated, also known as sparkling and still.

The best way to get acquainted with ciders is a tasting because you can try a little bit of a wide variety of flavors, carbonation, and dryness. Even if you don't have a cider house nearby, you can create your own tasting party with friends by buying different kinds of cider. Yi opines, "You should try a dry sparkling, dry still, off-dry sparkling and off-dry still ciders, plus a semi-sweet one and a pet-nat or methode champenoise sparkling one."

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