Gregg Wallace visits the biggest cider factory in the world, which produces more than 350 million litres each year. The scale of production blows his mind, as at each turn he’s confronted with huge machinery and incredible processes.

He visits Birchley Farm in Herefordshire, at the heart of cider country, before heading to the mill at Ledbury to help sort the apples. At the factory itself, he learns about the fermentation process and the critical role of yeast, before being shown the vast scale of the bottling process, which sees 833 bottles cleaned and filled every minute.

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A fun and covid safe acitvity is the brand-new Cider Tasting Kits available from Bristol Cider shop. They’ve chosen some of our favourite ciders and created three unique tasting kits for you to discover. Each one comes with a tasting guide to help you make the most of your kit, as well as detailed tasting notes for each cider. They also make great gifts, so why not treat the cider-lover in your life to a professional tasting experience at home. They might even find their new favourite!

If you’re looking for a fun new activity to take your Zoom calls to the next level, why not host a virtual cider tasting? These kits are perfect for bringing families and friends together over a glass (or two) of real, local cider, and our tasting guides make it easy to host a professional and fun tasting. If you’re an employer planning a socially distanced Christmas party, virtual tastings are the perfect way to show your team how grateful you are for their hard work.

For more info visit Bristol Cider Shop.