Then for many years the same cider was made for friends, family and colleagues by Mr John Fear on his farms in the South West. John continues to help his son Andrew to make the cider today, having passed down the art of real cider making.
In 2005, Andrew, having settled in Nottinghamshire and realising the commercial potential of the cider began to produce it, as “Thirsty Farmer Cider”, to sell in his own Shop and at Country Fetes and Shows.
Deanso (15577) reviewed Sweet from Thirsty Farmer 2 weeks ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 5 | Overall - 6
5.5%
Third of a pint on cask at the Doncaster Brewery tap.
Medium white head. Slightly hazy apple coloured pour. Light sweetness
Theydon_Bois (45766) reviewed Orange & Pineapple from Thirsty Farmer 2 months ago
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 5.5
Bladder bag at the Royston, Broadstairs, 02/10/2025.
Clear golden orange topped with a thin off white cap.
Nose is orange peel, pineapple, straw.
Taste comprises pineapple, tangerine, hedgerow.
Medium bodied, fine carbonation, semi drying close.
So so ... all a bit 1D ... any apples harmed in the construction of this one?
wheresthepath (3651) reviewed Medium from Thirsty Farmer 2 months ago
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 5.5 | Flavor - 5.5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5.5
Bottle from Croots Farm Shop, Duffield, Derbyshire. New producer for me. Burnished gold colour, a bit too fizzy but reasonably full bodied. On the sweet side of medium. Decent apple juice flavour, a little leather and sweat. Got a bit boring by the end, but maybe I shouldn't be expecting too much depth from a 4.5% cider. Quite drinkable overall, although I think the Mrs liked it better than me.
dragnet101 (5171) reviewed Vintage from Thirsty Farmer 11 months ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6.5
Growler from LCB. Clear gold, still. Has a light vintage depth in aroma, some barrelled apple juice, skins and light vinegar. Taste is more mellow than expected - bittersweet apples, light sour sweet, hint of citrus. Slick body. Lacks character for a vintage although very drinkable.
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7
330ml bottle from a bag in a box, lowcostbeer.com. Pours a light cloudy dark gold/amber, no head, still. Aroma of old stewed apples, brown sugar, burnt plastic; odd. Taste is bittersweet desert apples, tart but with a fruity finish, caramel, sugars. Slick moderate to full body. It's rather good.
Scopey (25061) reviewed Premium from Thirsty Farmer 1 year ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7
Bottle from Morrisons. It pours clear golden with russet tones and small bubbly white bread. The aroma is musty, earthy, wood, apple skin, some apple crumble with custard, dried apple, touch of sweet playground and fragrant aspects. The taste is crispy, dry, snappy, bitter - sweet, crunchy bright apple, quite juicy, appletiser, touch of tannic apple skin, light leather, minimal alcohol presence and faint barnyard. Medium body and soft to fine carbonation. Pretty drinkable stuff.
danlo (12875) reviewed Sweet from Thirsty Farmer 1 year ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5
BIAB at Nottingham Beer and Cider Festival 2024. Bright golden colour, afew bubbles on top and aroma of nectarines, apple, fleshy, fruity. Taste is sweet, ripe apple, stone fruit hints, honey, with mellow acidity & alittle tannin. Medium bodied, low carbonation, sweet drying fruity finish. Quite drinkable
danlo (12875) reviewed Vintage from Thirsty Farmer 2 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5
BIAB at Nottingham Beer and Cider Festival 2023. Clear gold colour, bubbly head and aroma of fleshy apple, core. Taste is sweetish, fruity, apple, ripe, fleshy, earthy, with light acidity and tannin. Medium bodied, low carbonation, dry tart & slight tannic at the finish. Nicely drinkable
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5
Growler fill from the Low Cost Beer online shop. Pours still golden, no head. Aromas of stewed apple and spice. Taste is more of the same. Appley finish.
Olut (21691) reviewed Premium from Thirsty Farmer 3 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6
Bottle from ASDA Supermarket, Manchester. Golden-orange, but more of the former in colour. Has a sweeter nose than taste, which is just as bitter as it is sweet but maintaining a decent tart and dessert apple flavour.
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