Variety | Crates | % |
Tom Putt | 18 | 60 |
Tremletts bitter | 3 | 10 |
Foxwhelp | 3 | 10 |
Bulmers Norman | 2 | 7 |
Ashmead’s Kernel | 2 | 7 |
Balls Bittersweet | 1 | 3 |
Golden Spire | 1 | 3 |
Total | 30 | 100 |
Early season blend of cider fruit mostly from Hollow Ash orchards. Tremlett’s Bitter, Bulmers Norman and Ball’s Bittersweet are from Twyford near Hereford.
- 3rd October – pressed 266 litres full juice, SG 1.052. Wild yeast fermentation: no SO2 added as the pH was 2.9. Rapid fermentation until
- racking on 16th November.
- Bottled near dry at 1.003 on 14th December in 500ml gold crown-capped bottles. Abv 6%.
- Released March 2021.
Tasting notes
Zesty with floral (violets) overtones and a medium tannic bite.