About
Working with its home orchard and some of the most talented orchardists in its environs, Little Pomona crafts ciders and perries and other fermented beverages that speak of the land, that taste of the harvest, that illustrate the wonderful cidermaking heritage the region is built on, and that look to the future.
First launched onto the market in 2017, Susanna and James Forbes' story started a few years earlier, when they found their dream orchard in Thornbury, North Herefordshire: 120 trees with four classic cider apple varieties. Inspired by the tastes and vision of notable producers, their quest was to work with the best possible fruit using natural methods to fashion ciders and perries with true flavours. Ciders with the character and structure to match with food. Ciders to enjoy, to share and to celebrate with.
Little Pomona was the first to create dry, keg-conditioned cider on a commercial basis, and its Root & Branch instantly won fans. The future will see more dry kegged ciders alongside a fascinating barrel fermentation and maturation programme.
Aided and abetted since the 2019 harvest by talented Canadian, Blair Côté, the team continues to adopt a progressive and experimental approach to the fermentation of fruit.
Thrilled to be named the 2019 Cider Producer of the Year by the Hereford Times, always the vision has been to share this journey, and today Little Pomona embarks on a fresh chapter as its opens its new Cider House, complete with Tasting Room.
Nestling between the apples and the hops on Brook House Farm, once travel restrictions lift, come and visit for your own Little Pomona experience. And join the Little Pomona Club for exclusive offers on special releases and a chance to join us for harvest.
First launched onto the market in 2017, Susanna and James Forbes' story started a few years earlier, when they found their dream orchard in Thornbury, North Herefordshire: 120 trees with four classic cider apple varieties. Inspired by the tastes and vision of notable producers, their quest was to work with the best possible fruit using natural methods to fashion ciders and perries with true flavours. Ciders with the character and structure to match with food. Ciders to enjoy, to share and to celebrate with.
Little Pomona was the first to create dry, keg-conditioned cider on a commercial basis, and its Root & Branch instantly won fans. The future will see more dry kegged ciders alongside a fascinating barrel fermentation and maturation programme.
Aided and abetted since the 2019 harvest by talented Canadian, Blair Côté, the team continues to adopt a progressive and experimental approach to the fermentation of fruit.
Thrilled to be named the 2019 Cider Producer of the Year by the Hereford Times, always the vision has been to share this journey, and today Little Pomona embarks on a fresh chapter as its opens its new Cider House, complete with Tasting Room.
Nestling between the apples and the hops on Brook House Farm, once travel restrictions lift, come and visit for your own Little Pomona experience. And join the Little Pomona Club for exclusive offers on special releases and a chance to join us for harvest.
7.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 9
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
3/8/2021. Bottle sample courtesy of danlo, cheers Ed! Pours cloudy pale yellow green with a small bubbly white head. Aroma of green apple, citrus, white grape, leather, funk, gooseberry, lychee, apple drop sweets. Moderate sweetness and bitterness with a nice sharp tartness. Medium body, average carbonation. Good.
Tried
from Bottle
on 01 Aug 2021
at 11:29
7/10
Tried
on 29 Jul 2021
at 22:28
7.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
Panda thanks to Fergus: Poured a coppery golden with white ring head. Aroma is apples, tannins, bit leathery. Taste is tart bitter apples, tannins, mushy, drying finish.
Tried
on 29 Jul 2021
at 19:53
8/10
Tried
on 26 Jul 2021
at 08:59
7.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Bottle at home picked up from RAD cider. A light hazed golden orange coloured pour with a small white film, Aroma is light wood bark, mellow funk, farmyard notes. Flavour is composed of semi sweet, bark, woody, mellow manure funk, dry tannin, Palate is semi sweet, dry tannin finish, mellow carbonation.
Tried
from Bottle
on 23 Jul 2021
at 21:29
7.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
750ml bottle from Little Pomona. Hazy yellow gold colour, some short-lived bubbles on top and aroma of tropical fruity, grape, apple. Taste is sweetish, tart, tangy, apple, grape, with oily leathery funk, some tropical fruit notes, and some citric acidity. Medium bodied, light carbonation, dry funky finish. Very drinkable.
Tried
from Bottle
on 18 Jul 2021
at 18:09
6.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
22/7/2021. Bottle sample courtesy of danlo, cheers Ed! Pours hazy pale yellow green gold with a small bubbly white head. Aroma of sharp green apple, citrus, quince, touch of herb. Light sweetness and moderate tart with a slight salty edge. Moderate body, gently fizzy carbonation. Refreshing drop.
Tried
from Bottle
on 15 Jul 2021
at 19:04
7.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 9
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 8
22/7/2021. Bottle sample courtesy of danlo, cheers Ed! Pours fizzy hazy pale yellow green gold with a short lasting bubbly white head. Aroma of sweet pear, toffee, citrus, tropical fruit, flowers, brown sugar, apple. Light tannic notes. Medium sweetness and light bitter/tart. Medium body,, spritzy carbonation. Sweet caramel pear finish. Enjoyed this.
Tried
from Bottle
on 15 Jul 2021
at 19:04
7.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
750ml bottle from Fine Cider Co. Murky orangey gold colour, short-lived white foam head and aroma of fruity apple, strawberry, stone fruit. Taste is tangy, juicy apple, fruity, with strawberry notes, peachy, a hint of funk and some tart acidity. Medium bodied, light carbonation, drying tart finish. Nicely drinkable. --- Beer merged from original tick of Disco Nouveau Pét Nat 2021 on 07 Dec 2021 at 18:57 - Score: Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5. Original review text: 750ml bottle from Fine Cider Co. Murky orangey gold colour, short-lived white foam head and aroma of fruity apple, strawberry, stone fruit. Taste is tangy, juicy apple, fruity, with strawberry notes, peachy, a hint of funk and some tart acidity. Medium bodied, light carbonation, drying tart finish. Nicely drinkable.
Tried
from Bottle
on 12 Jul 2021
at 18:57
7.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Keg at Kilder, Bingohame Bimble, 11/06/21. Clear golden to light amber With a moderately presented white head. Nose is grassy, light funk, dusty orchard, apple peel. Taste comprises apple pulp, tannins, sweet edge, light funk, straw. Medium bodied, fine to light prickly carbonation, drying close. Decent.
Tried
on 06 Jul 2021
at 22:22