Once Upon A Tree

Cidery in Ledbury, Herefordshire, England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Associated Venue: Three Counties Cider - Out of business

Established in 2007

Contact
Haygrove Evolution, Little Marcle Road, Ledbury, HR8 2JL, England
Description
From the humble beginnings of our story in 2007, when Once Upon a Tree was born in the cold outbuildings at Dragon Orchard; we have evolved to multi award-winning craft drinks producer, BBC Radio 4 Food & Farming "Drinks Producer of the Year", Overall Champion Trophy at the International Cider & Perry Competition, and winner of the Bath & West Champion Perry Trophy.

We remain humble and true to our heritage and passion, which is to create the best quality cider from the highest quality fruit; whilst continuing to preserve the tradition of cider making in the area. Founder and wine maker Simon's appetite and knowledge to apply wine making principles to cider production has led to a profusion of creative and innovative products, from multi award winning Blenheim Superb ice cider, to grape skin co-ferments.

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7.5/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 8
Bottle shared in London - cheers to Fergus. Pours clear yellow with a few bubbles on top. Pretty tasty, has lightly ripened apples, a little salt, a little musty dryness. Medium bodied, soft, lightly oily. Subtle warmth in the finish, somewhat juicy apples, more mild salty bite. Quite enjoyable.
Tried from Bottle on 17 Jan 2019 at 18:55


8.4/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 10 Overall 8.5
Bottle shared at Craft beer co Islington. 18/12/2018. Many thanks! A clear golden orange coloured pour with a halo of white head. Aroma is sweet, caramel brown apple, pear, golden, pear, nectar. Flavour is composed of medium sweet, sticky sweet nectar, bruised apple, toffee, spicy apple, cinnamon. Palte is medium sweet sticky toffee. . . Lovely.
Tried from Bottle on 08 Jan 2019 at 22:20

7/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 6 Texture 8 Overall 7
Bottle split at L6, thanks to Fergus, 28/11/18. Pale yellow with a pinkish glimmer and a solid off white cap for a cider. Nose is glazed apple, iced cidre exhaust, sweet orchard aromas, sugars. Taste comprises bitter sweet apple, icing powder, pink lady apple skins, light tannins. Medium bodied, fine carbonation, semi drying close. Decent.
Tried from Bottle on 03 Jan 2019 at 17:40

8/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8
Bottle shared in London - huge thanks to Fergus. Pours clear honey-gold. Rich and sweet, nice ripe pears, apple sauce, nips of salt and alcohol. Full bodied, oily and chewy, with fine carbonation, warming finish, gooey, lots of juicy pear, honey, faint caramel. Awesome gear.
Tried from Bottle on 18 Dec 2018 at 20:22

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Tried on 18 Dec 2018 at 20:16

7.2/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7
Bottle split in the Bruxelles fart dungeon, thanks to Fergus, 08/12/18. Light haze on a golden orange pour with a moderate off white covering. Nose is glazed apple, light sugars, straw, pear skins. Taste comprises apple orchard, light funky twang, vinous tickle, bitter sweet apple pulp, hay bale. Medium bodied, fine carbonation, drying close. Decent.
Tried from Bottle on 08 Dec 2018 at 23:02

7.8/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 8
Bottle shared at Brussels Airbnb. From the online shop. Aroma is semi sweet apple juice, light funk, woody apple,. A light hazed golden yellow coloured pour with a a halo of white head. Flavour is composed of semi sweet, rubber, apple mealy apple, light funk, semi sweet,. Palate is semi sweet light dry,. Nice mellow funk.
Tried from Bottle on 08 Dec 2018 at 22:55

7.3/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 6 Overall 8
Bottle shared. Hazy golden with a thin white head. Aroma of red apple, tart green apple, woody notes and light funk. Flavour is moderate sweet and light to moderate sour. Medium bodied with above light carbonation.
Tried from Bottle on 08 Dec 2018 at 22:54

7.2/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7
Bottle shared at Columbus tasting 28/11/2018. A pale peach pink coloured pour with a hal oof white head. Aroma is semi sweet, rose petals, floral notes. Flavour is composed of light wood, floral apple, glazed apple, light wood, Palates i slight tart, moderate carboantion, crisp finish. Nice apple, Lingering woody
Tried from Bottle on 05 Dec 2018 at 22:21