Bowerkin
Medwyn Cellars in West Linton, Scottish Borders, Scotland 🏴
Cider - Other Fruit Regular|
Score
6.66
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Driven by my passion for low ABV drinks, I wanted to create something festive, experimental, and drinkable. The journey began with a ciderkin - a lesser-known technique of rehydrating apple scrattings from my 2022 cider. After natural fermentation, the ciderkin rested on the lees for a year.
In 2023, I acquired an IBC's worth of Bacchus skins from Hamstreet Vineyard, a biodynamic winery based in Kent. I added my 2022 cider to the skins, letting it macerate for a month before transferring it to a tank to continue aging. Following the first maceration, I placed the ciderkin on the grape skins for two months. The resulting drink was intriguing but lacked brightness, so I introduced a small amount of local elderflower to enliven the flavor profile and add subtle floral notes.
Under the strict supervision of brewery cat Emrys, I bottled the ciderkin in June, conditioning it with fresh harvest juice. This elaborate process culminated in a drink I've named BOWERKIN.
Special thanks to Kyle and Andy for the label design, the Hamstreet team for the grape skins, and Max at Nightingale for their support.
Tasting Notes: Light apple and grapey florality with a touch of funk.
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Theydon_Bois (46224) reviewed Bowerkin from Medwyn Cellars 6 months ago
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 6.5 | Flavor - 6.5 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 7
Panda at home, thanks to Ed Danlo, 07/09/2025.
Moderately hazed pale yellow to golden topped with a thin white cap that clears to the edge.
Nose is apple pulp, vinous, herb, glue like notes.
Taste comprises apple skin, tannins, herb, vinous, barnyard nip, elderflower cordial.
Medium bodied, moderate carbonation, light drying close.
Okay drop for the meagre ABV.
Grumbo (24387) reviewed Bowerkin from Medwyn Cellars 7 months ago
Appearance - 5 | Aroma - 6.5 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 5 | Overall - 6.5
5/8/2025. Bottle shared by danlo, cheers Ed. Funky, citric, rubbery, apple and white grape aroma. Lightly tangy taste. Some nice developing tart notes. Light body. Not bad.
danlo (13133) reviewed Bowerkin from Medwyn Cellars 9 months ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7
750ml bottle from Cork & Cask. Hazy pale yellow colour, fizzing white foam head that dissipates to a thin rim and aroma of apple, grape, floral, funk, citrus. Taste is tart, grapey, appley, elderflower, with funky notes and citric acidity. Light bodied, spritzy carbonation, drying flowery funky acidic finish. Quite drinkable.