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The Fear family has been making Cider for as long as anyone can remember, but it was in 1880 that the first commercial batch was sold by Mr Metford Fear to a public house in Weston Super Mare.

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.
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dragnet101 (5183) reviewed
Premium from Thirsty Farmer
6 years ago
7.1/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 5 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
500ml from Asda, BBE date is May but year unknown as it rubbed off from not being properly etched into the bottle; love it. Gold with small white head that leaves some minor lacing. No big aromas but green apples come through. Lovely soft carbonation on the palate, medium body. This with a dry green apple flavour, slightly tart and a finish on the sweet side is very nice indeed.
Tried from Bottle on 01 Jul 2020 at 00:43
berkshirejohn (10479) reviewed
Premium from Thirsty Farmer
7 years ago
6.6/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
[50cl bottle from Morrison’s, Bracknell.] A bright golden colour with a fast fading fizz, sweet dessert apple aroma; sweetish taste with ripe apple skins providing lots of tannin; giving a drying finish. Easy drinking with well hidden alcohol.
Tried from Bottle on 11 Sep 2019 at 22:13
Theydon_Bois (48345) reviewed
Premium from Thirsty Farmer
7 years ago
6.8/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 8 Overall 7
Bottle at home, 09/06/19. Clear golden with an off white cap that dissipates to nothing. Nose is crisp apple, straw, light farmy notes, grains. Taste comprises apple skins, light funk, grassy, apple orchard, light tannins. Medium bodied, light spritzy carbonation, drying close. Not bad.
Tried from Bottle on 09 Jun 2019 at 14:24
danlo (13924) reviewed
Premium from Thirsty Farmer
7 years ago
7.2/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7
500ml bottle from Morrisons, Darlington. Bright golden colour, white foamy head that quickly dissipates away and aroma of fruity apple, fleshy apples. Taste is slighty tart apple, sulphur hints, fruity and fleshy, bittersweet, drying, some tannin. Medium bodied, low carbonation, medium-dry tart & tannic finish. Nicely drinkable.
Tried from Bottle on 30 Apr 2019 at 20:28
danlo (13924) reviewed
Blackcurrant (5.5%) from Thirsty Farmer
7 years ago
5.6/10 — Appearance 4 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 5.5
BIAB sample from Leicester Beer Festival 2019, courtesy of Grumbo. Many thanks Graham! Reddish-pink colour, no head and aroma of sweet berries, ribena. Taste is sweet, berries, blackberry & raspberry, jammie, with apple and some oily horseblanket funk lurking in the background. Syrupy mouthfeel, medium bodied, low carbonation, sweet and astringent finish. OK
Tried from Bag in Box on 16 Mar 2019 at 19:29
Grumbo (25958) reviewed
Dry from Thirsty Farmer
7 years ago
6.9/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
14/3/2019. From bag in box at the Leicester Beer Festival 2019. Pours clear bright gold with minimal head. Aroma of moderately sweet apples, caramel, wood, tannins and wet grass. Moderate sweetness, light tartness. Moderate body, oily texture, soft to flat carbonation. Dry, caramel, semi-tart finish. Nice one.
Tried from Bag in Box on 15 Mar 2019 at 18:46
Grumbo (25958) reviewed
Blackcurrant (5.5%) from Thirsty Farmer
7 years ago
4.8/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 4 Texture 6 Overall 4
14/3/2019. From bag in box at the Leicester Beer Festival 2019. Pours clear dark pink with minimal head. Aroma or sweet watery ribena with a hint of green apples. Heavy sweetness, minimal tartness. Moderate body, oily sticky texture, soft to flat carbonation. Sweet, dry finish. Not keen.
Tried from Bag in Box on 15 Mar 2019 at 18:38
Grumbo (25958) reviewed
Mango from Thirsty Farmer
7 years ago
6.8/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 6 Overall 6
30/11/2018. Bag in box at the Dove Winter Beer Festival, Ipswich. Pours slightly hazy golden with a small bubbly white head. Aroma of moderately sour apples, light mango and citrus. Medium plus sweetness, very light tartness. Moderate body, oily texture, soft to flat carbonation. Very dry finish. One that grew on me.
Tried from Bag in Box on 30 Nov 2018 at 17:25
Grumbo (25958) reviewed
Medium from Thirsty Farmer
7 years ago
6.6/10 — Appearance 4 Aroma 8 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
23/10/2018. Bottle from Tesco, Skegness. Pours clear very pale gold with a sparkle but no head. Aroma of medium sweet apples with earthy notes and a hint of spice. Medium sweetness, light tartness. Moderate body, slight oily texture, soft carbonation not still. Enjoyable.
Tried from Bottle on 23 Oct 2018 at 16:10
danlo (13924) reviewed
Strawberry Cider from Thirsty Farmer
8 years ago
6.2/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6
Draught at Pennyweight, Darlington. Reddish orange amber colour, no head and fruity jammy strawberry aroma. Taste is sweet strawberry chewing gum with rubbery funky apple. Light to medium bodied, low carbonation, semi-dry tangy funky finish. Quite drinkable.
Tried on 15 Sep 2018 at 16:07