About
Our aim is to reveal the quality potential of the traditional orchards that we foster in Devon, while cultivating, nurturing and encouraging them to thrive.
We work with farmers to help breathe life back into traditional orchards on their farms; to prevent further decline and the extinction of important local apple varieties.
In most cases the apples in these orchards were previously left to rot on the ground year after year, yet they include incredible cider varieties as well as unusual local dessert and cooking varieties. Many of these varieties are rare or on the verge of extinction but make beautiful cider.
The cidery itself is located in an old stable yard in the village of Huxham near Exeter. With capacity for 9000 bottles per year, this is a small but focussed operation. There aren’t any bells and whistles in sight, just outstanding cider and two people, whole heartedly devoted to their produce.
We work with farmers to help breathe life back into traditional orchards on their farms; to prevent further decline and the extinction of important local apple varieties.
In most cases the apples in these orchards were previously left to rot on the ground year after year, yet they include incredible cider varieties as well as unusual local dessert and cooking varieties. Many of these varieties are rare or on the verge of extinction but make beautiful cider.
The cidery itself is located in an old stable yard in the village of Huxham near Exeter. With capacity for 9000 bottles per year, this is a small but focussed operation. There aren’t any bells and whistles in sight, just outstanding cider and two people, whole heartedly devoted to their produce.
8.3/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 8.5
Flavor 8.5
Texture 7
Overall 9
12/6/2026. Bottle shared by danlo, cheers Ed! Good pour, nice colour. Rich apple aroma, funky, touch woody. Sweet, baked apple, toffee. Good body. Extremely drinkable and very well done especially considering the abv
Tried
from Bottle
on 12 Jun 2026
at 10:12
8.1/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 8.5
Flavor 8.5
Texture 8
Overall 8
Tried
from Bottle
on 12 Jun 2026
at 10:10
7.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7.5
Flavor 7.5
Texture 8
Overall 8
Panda at home, Thanks to Ed Danlo, 24/05/2026.
Almost clear copper topped with a just off white head that clears to the edge.
Nose is crisp apple, light tannins, sugars.
Taste comprises desert apple, caramel, sugars, vinous, caramelised apple.
Full bodied, fine carbonation, semi drying close.
Solid kit ... great depth of flavour for the meagre ABV when compared against the boost factor usually associated with the style.
Almost clear copper topped with a just off white head that clears to the edge.
Nose is crisp apple, light tannins, sugars.
Taste comprises desert apple, caramel, sugars, vinous, caramelised apple.
Full bodied, fine carbonation, semi drying close.
Solid kit ... great depth of flavour for the meagre ABV when compared against the boost factor usually associated with the style.
Tried
on 24 May 2026
at 13:51
8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
750ml wired cork bottle from Find & Foster. Opened with a pop. Sparkling, golden colour, foamy white head that dissipates away and aroma of apple flesh, fruit, funk. Taste is appley, quince, tart & sweetish, with woody, oak, funky notes and drying acidity. Medium bodied, spritzy carbonation, dry oaky acidic finish. Nicely drinkable.
Tried
from Bottle
on 14 Mar 2026
at 19:48
8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
375ml bottle from Find & Foster. Orangey golden amber colour, afew short-lived bubbles on top and aroma of rich apple, fruit, funk. Taste is sweet, appley, fruity, apple sauce, syrupy, with some barnyard funk, tartness and tannin. Medium bodied, low carbonation, sweet finish with alittle drying tannin. Nicely drinkable.
Tried
from Bottle
on 07 Feb 2026
at 20:33
8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
330ml bottle from Fine Cider Co. Orangey golden colour, white foam head that dissipates to a thin rim and aroma of apple, fruit, citrus, caramel, funk. Taste is sweet, appley, fruity, caramel, with orange citrusy notes, some acidity and mellow bittersweet tannins. Medium bodied, light carbonation, medium drying tart & tannic finish. Nicely drinkable.
Tried
from Bottle
on 20 Oct 2025
at 19:40
7.3/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7
Flavor 7.5
Texture 7
Overall 7.5
Bottle sample courtesy of Cheeseboard, cheers Simon! Golden colour, white foam rim and aroma of apple, fruit, funk. Taste is sweetish, apple, caramel, stone fruits, with some acidity and tannin. Medium bodied, light carbonation, drying fruity finish. Nicely drinkable.
Tried
on 12 Oct 2025
at 19:36
7.5/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7.5
Flavor 8
Texture 7
Overall 7.5
Sample courtesy of Cheeseboard, cheers Simon! Slightly hazed orange golden colour, white foam head that dissipates away and aroma of apple, fruit, caramel, funk. Taste is appley, tangy, tart, fruity, caramel, with some orchardy funk, citrusy acidity and alittle drying tannin. Medium bodied, light carbonation, drying tart & light tannic finish. Nicely drinkable.
Tried
on 12 Oct 2025
at 19:18
8.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8.5
Texture 8
Overall 8
750ml wired cork bottle. Opened with a pop. Orange gold colour, thin white foam head and aroma of apple, fruit, earth, funk. Taste is tart, tangy, appley, fleshy, orangey citric note, alittle funk and chalky tannins. Medium bodied, fine carbonation, dry tannic finish. Very drinkable.
Tried
from Bottle
on 02 Oct 2025
at 20:22
7/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 7
Cork & cage 750 ml bottle from Darts Farm. Opens with a massive pop. Pours mid to dark gold with dissipating opaque bubbles. Aroma: apple, peach/nectarine type stone fruits. Taste: bittersweet apple, mild funk, light tannic acidity. Quite straightforward. Towards dry on the pallet. Medium body with spritzy carbonation.
Tried
from Bottle
from
Darts Farm
on 05 Aug 2025
at 19:19