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Lyme Bay Brewery win gold at the Great Taste Awards

Posted on September 22, 2009 by Jim C.

Jack Ratt Secures Prestigious Win for Lyme Bay Lyme Bay Winery’s Jack Ratt Scrumpy cider has won the prestigious three Star Gold at The Great Taste Awards 2009 – the first ever cider to win this accolade. Named after Jack Rattenbury – a notorious Lyme Bay smuggler – it is available in a variety of sizes. [...]

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Ciders and Perries of the Year

Posted on August 10, 2009 by Jim C.

CAMRA makes a number of Cider and Perry awards throughout the year to producers in recognition of excellence. Below is a list of the National awards for cider and perry since 1990. You can taste these award-winning ciders at cider houses, cider pubs or direct from the producers. 2010 Cider GOLD – Sandford Orchards, Cider [...]

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Welsh Cider Winner at Great Taste Awards 2009

Posted on July 21, 2009 by Jim C.

The Guild of Fine Food have announced the winners for the 2009 Great Taste Awards and Welsh Brewers and Cidermakers have again done well in the competition. Gwynt Y Ddraig have walked away with 3 stars, the highest award, for their Vintage 06 bottled cider. They also received one star for their bottled Orchard Gold, [...]

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