About
The Award winning Cider and Perry Co are form the depths of the Wye valley. The Broome farm estate has been in the Johnson family for over 70 years, with a vast history of cider making. Surrounded by new and old orchards a like, Mike Johnson has constantly strived to plant many traditionally varieties. There are now well over 70 varieties of apple and Perry pears growing on the farm enabling the creation of unique blends and single variety ciders perrys and ciders. The farm is a hive of busy activity all year round, from hands on cider making experiences to guided walks through the orchards at blossom time and of course the all important cider testing’s.
6.9/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 6.5
500ml bottle from Cat in the Glass. Golden colour, white foam head that quickly dissipates to a thin layer, and aroma of apple, flesh, tropical hints. Taste is tart, appley, some pineapple & citrus, with dying acidity. Medium bodied, light carbonation, dry minerally acidic finish. Quite drinkable.
Tried
from Bottle
from The Cat in the Glass
on 17 May 2025
at 19:16
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6.5
Flavor 6.5
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
500ml bottle from Cat in the Glass. Golden colour, white foam head that dissipates to a thin rim and aroma of apple, flesh, funk. Taste is tart, tangy, apple, astringent, woody, funky with bitter tannins. Medium bodied, light carbonation, dry tannic finish. Quite drinkable.
Tried
from Bottle
from The Cat in the Glass
on 16 May 2025
at 20:10
7.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7.5
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Tried
from Draft
at
Station House
on 14 May 2025
at 16:04
8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Keg at Station House, Durham with Colin and Dave. Golden amber colour thin white foam head and aroma of apple, funk. Taste is appley, fruity, with some leathery funk and drying tannins. Medium bodied, light carbonation, dry tart & tannic. Nicely drinkable.
Tried
from Draft
at
Station House
on 14 May 2025
at 15:51
7.8/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7.5
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Keg at the Station House, Durham, 14/05/2025.
Golden copper with an off white head that thins to spotting.
Nose is funk, tarte apple, dry rot, herb, vinous strains.
Taste comprises earthy orchard, barnyard, apple skins, funk, light acidic ride, tannins.
Medium bodied, fine carbonation, drying close.
Solid.
Golden copper with an off white head that thins to spotting.
Nose is funk, tarte apple, dry rot, herb, vinous strains.
Taste comprises earthy orchard, barnyard, apple skins, funk, light acidic ride, tannins.
Medium bodied, fine carbonation, drying close.
Solid.
Tried
on 14 May 2025
at 09:16
7/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 7
500ml bottle from Cat in the Glass. Golden colour, foamy white head that quickly dissipates away and aroma of apple & mucky funk. Taste is tangy, appley, funk, fruity, woody, with drying astringent tannins. Medium bodied, light carbonation, dry bitter tannic finish. Nicely drinkable.
Tried
from Bottle
from The Cat in the Glass
on 13 May 2025
at 19:25
7.6/10
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Appearance 9
Aroma 5.5
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
Clear 750ml via Press online; $23. Which isn't terrible for an import that had to move twice.
Pint glass. Pale gold, soda splash, active, bit of a protein haze, looks good.
Heavy clay, footy funk nose, cooked down veg.
Taste is cleaner, dry, soft pineapple, building texture, drying pith, a little salt, drying pomegranate pith finish.
Very approachable Perry. Ended up very okay. 3.8
Pint glass. Pale gold, soda splash, active, bit of a protein haze, looks good.
Heavy clay, footy funk nose, cooked down veg.
Taste is cleaner, dry, soft pineapple, building texture, drying pith, a little salt, drying pomegranate pith finish.
Very approachable Perry. Ended up very okay. 3.8
Tried
from Bottle
from Press Then Press Cider Shop
on 18 Apr 2025
at 23:20
7.6/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7
Draught at Mean Eyed Cat, Newcastle, 10Apr2025. Hazy golden colour, thin white rim and aroma of apple, fruity. Taste is appley, fruit,with woody funk and drying tannins. Medium bodied, low soft carbonation, drying tannic finish. Nicely drinkable
Tried
from Draft
on 11 Apr 2025
at 19:11
7.3/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 7
BIAB at Newcastle Beer and Cider Festival 10Apr2025. Slightly hazed golden colour, afew bubbles on top and aroma of apple, wood, mucky funk. Taste is appley, woody, barnyard funk, with drying tannins. Medium bodied, low carbonation, dry tannic finish. Nicely drinkable
Tried
from Bag in Box
on 11 Apr 2025
at 19:06
7.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6.5
Flavor 7.5
Texture 7
Overall 8
Bottle from Appellation Wines.
Appearance - nice pop on opening, steady carbonation, white head and yellow body.
Nose - dank bruised brown apple and earthy.
Taste - bitter apple skin with bruised apple flesh.
Palate - medium bodied, high carbonation and bitter as well as acidic finish.
Overall - definitely a thirst-quencher.
Appearance - nice pop on opening, steady carbonation, white head and yellow body.
Nose - dank bruised brown apple and earthy.
Taste - bitter apple skin with bruised apple flesh.
Palate - medium bodied, high carbonation and bitter as well as acidic finish.
Overall - definitely a thirst-quencher.
Tried
from Bottle
from
Appellation Wines (Comely Bank)
on 11 Apr 2025
at 17:11