by Darren | Saturday, April 4, 2020 | Cider News, Coronavirus
The Licensed Trade Charity and Kopparberg are launching the Together We Can campaign, to support those in the hospitality industry in vital need of funding and advice. By pledging £20 or more to the Licensed Trade Charity, up to 1,250 Kopparberg fans will receive a...
by Darren | Monday, March 30, 2020 | Cider News, Coronavirus, Events News
Bermondsey-based cider maker Hawkes has set up a YouTube TV channel in the wake of the temporary closure of its busy taproom. In order to continue their work, educating the masses about cider varieties and the production process, Hawkes’ founder, Simon Wright, and his...
by Darren | Thursday, March 19, 2020 | Cider News, Events News
Organisers of the Little Orchard Cider and Music Festival have announced that Ash (pictured) will play the main stage this year, with support from the Fun Lovin’ Criminals. Also appearing will be the Worzels and Elvana. Popping up in the grounds of Healey’s...
by Darren | Thursday, March 12, 2020 | Cider News, Cornwall News
Indie rock band Circa Waves (pictured above) have teamed up with artisan cider maker Fowey Valley to launch their own cider. The band members, who are self-proclaimed cider lovers, approached cidery owner Barrie Gibson to produce their own Cider Waves drink. The cider...
by Darren | Friday, February 28, 2020 | Cider News
Ahead of the business’s 40th anniversary this summer, the team at Dunkertons Cider Company is celebrating a new listing across supermarket chain Sainsbury’s. From April, Dunkertons will also be stocked in the popular Mercato Metropolitano Food Court, in Elephant...
by Darren | Thursday, February 13, 2020 | Cider News
Salcombe Brewery Co has launched Ocean Cider, a premium cider designed to complement its award-winning range of hand-crafted beers. It was launched on draught on February 1, and will be available in 500ml bottles from March 1. It is being produced for Salcombe Brewery...
by Darren | Monday, November 11, 2019 | Cider News
The cider shack at Arran Brewery’s Loch Earn site Arran Brewery has started its first commercial cider production at its Loch Earn site, in St Fillans, Perthshire. The cider will be made in 1,000-litre batches, the first of which is now fermenting well. Managing...
by Darren | Friday, November 8, 2019 | Cider News
Bermondsey-based Hawkes Cider has launched Elephants on Ice cider for the winter months, launching in both its taproom and ASDA stores. Hawkes uses London-pressed Gala and Braeburn apples for a fruity, naturally sweet cider, that is infused with cinnamon, cloves, and...
by Darren | Monday, October 7, 2019 | Cider News
With Hawkes available in many UK supermarket chains and on-trade venues, it has now launched a Hawkes Cidery arm in the USA. Hawkes’ Stateside cider-making team have been working for the past six months on perfecting recipes that use Hawkes UK knowledge, but...
by Darren | Sunday, July 21, 2019 | Cider News
Adnams has launched its first cider, Wild Wave, made with 100% English apples and inspired by the refreshing East Coast. It is available in 330ml cans, five-litre mini-kegs, and on tap at selected pubs and restaurants. The inspiration to create a premium cider came...
by Darren | Sunday, July 21, 2019 | Cider News
Orchard Pig has announced the launch of a pink-hued addition to its award-winning premium cider range, just in time for the warmer weather. Combining the light and fruity elements of a rosé wine with the medium dryness of a Somerset cider, Orchard Pig...
by Darren | Thursday, June 20, 2019 | Cider News
Shepherd Neame and the Boston Beer Company have introduced Angry Orchard Rosé Cider (4% ABV) to the UK market. The drink has already taken the US by storm, where it is the second largest cider brand (second only to Angry Orchard Hard Cider), capturing an 11% share of...
