We have scoured the local area for some reason Hidden Somerset gems, many from new or very small producers, all of whom are doing a great job making and creating great cider, so we have pulled 6 of the best together for your February case - we are sure even the most committed cider fanatics will have at least 2 brand new to them here! So here we go, each case contains:
Brays Medium Sparkling 5%
Made by Adam Bray in the Taunton Vale, a bright, clear and golden cider with a pleasant apple aroma, that is has hints of oak and caramel to taste, the tannic bittersweet varieties subtly come through and the gentle sparkling sensation finishes the cider beautifully to give an all round, well-balanced, medium cider that is easy to drink and very enjoyable.
"The Pennard Weasel" Medium Dry Sparkling 4.2%
Made in sight of Glastonbury Tour, and as the label, says from apples "grown in rural orchards enchanted by Festival vibrations", so close is it to the Glastonbury Festival site. Made primarily for their gorgeous wedding venue, little ever gets sold outside, so we are very pleased to offer this terrific Somerset hidden gem.
Wady's "Orchard Rambler" Medium Sweet 4.9%
A great local secret, now we have let it out of the bag! Chris has planted new orchards on the Somerset Levels, and blends classic bittersweet Dabinett with newer cider varieties, as well as a sharp variety like Bramley, and the sweet eater Red Falstaff, all from young trees full of flavour, which impart a distinctive full bodied, yet crisp and sweeter flavour.
Ganley & Naish "Hell & High Water" Browns SV Medium Dry 5.5% 440ml cans
Andy won the 2023 Breakthrough Cider Maker Award run by Sandford Orchards, and has fully embraced a modern twist on classic Browns cider. Supplied in funky 440ml cans with great artwork, Hell & High Water is an absolute belter of a full juice cider from their own old orchards South of Bristol. Keep up the great work Andy!
Impens 8 Medium Sparkling 6%
Jonathan has been making great cider from his old standard orchards near North Petherton for many years, and is a great "everyday" cider for all occasions. Everything you want in a Somerset cider - tannins, appley hit, and a 6% ABV, what a cracker this is.
Moons Cider "Orchard Moon" Medium Dry 6.5%
Tom is a bit of a perfectionist really, and no wonder he won the 2022 Breakthrough Cider maker Award from Sandford. He is regularly Champion Cider maker at big local shows, and his excellent cider is grown and made in the shadow of Glastonbury Tor.
This is a collaboration cider with Sandford, using Tom's Yarlington Mill and Browns from Devon. The result is a luscious and juicy cider with deep aromatics and complexity from Yarlington Mill, complemented by the crisp, green apple zing of Brown’s. A rewarding, full-bodied cider with a light sparkle and medium dry finish
Award-Winning Craft Cider
2x UK Cider Retailer Of The Year
10 Years in Retail
100% Fresh Pressed Juice
Vegan & Gluten Free
Made in the UKHow quickly will I get my order?
We will ship all orders in 2 working days maximum, often next day. Deliveries are only made Monday to Friday.
Can I request delivery for a specific day?
Unfortunately we can't guarantee delivery for a specific date, but will try our best to delay it if needed for a future date. Just add a note to checkout.
What happens If I am not in?
Because we are shipping a Licensed product (alcohol), parcels wont normally be left safe. One of 3 things will happen:
1. It will be delivered to a neighbour and signed for - the tracking will show a photo
2. Delivery will be attempted 2 more times to you
3. It will be taken to your local Post Office for you to collect, and a card left through your letterbox.
How much does delivery cost?
Delivery is £5.95 for most of UK for your first case and then £2.95 for additional ones. Rather than hiding the delivery cost in the product price and offering free delivery (there’s no such thing as free delivery!) we’d rather be transparent about the cost of the product and the cost of the delivery.
Are there any places you cannot ship?
We currently only ship within the UK. Delivery to UK islands, Scottish Islands and Scottish Highlands postcodes may cost extra - delivery charges will be displayed at checkout. Unfortunately we cannot now deliver to Northern Ireland or the Channel Islands - apologies. Nor can we ship outside the UK.
I live in Bristol. Can I collect?
Unfortunately our licence doesn’t allow us to have customer collections on site so we can only take orders for delivery, sorry! Watch this space though for Summer 2024.
How can I track my order?
When we ship your order, you should receive an email from us containing a tracking code from our couriers . The quickest way to track your parcel is to follow the tracking link and this will show you the status of your delivery in real time. This will also allow you to change any delivery details if you need to. If you have any further problems, please email us at queries@bristolcidershop.co.uk and we will do our best to help. Sorry we don't have a phone number.
Can I add a Gift Message?
Yes you can, simply add it in at checkout and we will include it on a card. No paperwork is included in the boxes, so no pricing information is given out.
