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
How quickly will I get my order?
We will ship all orders in two working days maximum, often the next day. Deliveries are only made Monday to Friday, by our courier, DHL.
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 at the 'Cart' page in the 'special instructions' box. Or drop us an email queries@bristolcidershop.co.uk with your order number and we will get back to you.
What happens If I am not in?
Because we are shipping a Licensed product (alcohol), parcels wont normally be left in safe places. One of three things will happen if you are not in at the time of your delivery.
1. It will be delivered to a neighbour and signed for - the tracking will show a photo of where your parcel has been delivered. Calling cards are not left so please keep a close eye on your tracking information for updates.
2. Your parcel will be returned to the depot and a redelivery will be attempted the next working day. DHL will make three delivery attempts before your parcel is returned to us, where there will be a charge for further delivery attempts after this time. Alternatively a full refund for the cost of the product will be issued on its safe return.
3. You can tailor the delivery via your DHL tracking email. This includes choosing a future, preferred delivery date or choosing a DHL Service Point to redirect your delivery to. More information can be found out on the DHL website.
How much does delivery cost?
Delivery is £6.95 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 after you have entered your delivery address. Unfortunately we cannot 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!
How can I track my order?
When we ship your order, you will receive an email from us containing a tracking code from our couriers, DHL . 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 invoices nor sensitive information are included in the boxes, so no pricing information is given out, should you be sending a gift straight to a lucky recipient.
