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Wassail Events 2018

Off 16th January 2018

Wassail gets its name from the Old English term “waes hael”, meaning “be well” and is a tradition to awaken cider apple trees from their winter slumber. #WassailWeek

Here is our list of Wassail events across cider land –

Sampford Courtney, Solland Farm, EX20 3QT – Tuesday 16th January 7pm
Whimple Wassail Wednesday 17th January 6.30pm New Fountain Inn Organised by Whimple History Society this event has really gown in recent years and sounds a great deal of fun. Starts at 6pm at The New Fountain Inn. Whimple had a long tradition of cider making and the ceremony was restarted in 1993. All the traditional elements of the wassail are carried out

Aspall’s sells to US giant Coors

Off 11th January 2018

The UK currently accounts for almost half of the global cider market, according to the National Association of Cider Makers.

After a year of ‘will they, won’t they?’, it was announced that family-based Aspall Cyder has been snapped up by brewing giant Molson Coors in a deal reported to be worth £40m.

Production will stay at Aspall Hall in Suffolk, with brothers Barry, the current chairman and Henry Chevallier Guild, remaining involved on the board, in strategic and ambassadorial capacities.

Make cider? You can enter a new BBC amateur food producer show

Off 5th June 2017

Studio Lambert, the production company behind the BAFTA-winning Gogglebox, are making a brand new series for the BBC and looking to speak to artisan food and drink producers who would like the unique opportunity to showcase their products.

This exciting contest gives amateur and small scale food producers a chance to showcase their product and compete against other similar products.

London Amateur Cider Maker Competition

Off 5th January 2017

Do you make cider from London apples?

If so, get your entries in now for the first ever London Amateur Cider Maker competition we are running at a beer and cider festival in March. It’s free for any one to enter.

2016 CAMRA Real Cider pub of the year

Off 10th October 2016

A Wincanton pub crowned best in UK for cider by CAMRA.

Somerset has long been regarded as the home of proper, high-quality cider.

And now this accolade has been cemented, after a pub near Wincanton was crowed the best place to drink cider in the whole country.

The Unicorn Inn in Bayford has been singled out by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) for its commitment to genuine cider from small, local producers.

Bristol Cider Shop relocates to bigger premises

Off 10th October 2016

Goodbye Christmas Steps, hello Wapping Wharf!

The time has come to raise a glass to our friends Bristol Cider Shop, at Christmas Steps and wish them as they begin a new adventure at Wapping Wharf!

They will be open for business at Wapping Wharf on Saturday 15/10/16. if you needed any more incentive to go and visit the new shop they will be holding a prize draw over our opening weekend to win vouchers to one of their famous cider tastings!