Elvet Cider Co

Cidery in Durham, Durham, England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Established in 2022

Closed in 2024

Contact
The Station House, North Road, Durham, DH1 4SE, England
Description
We are independent north east cider makers based on Durham.

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6.8/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
BIAB at Station House, Durham, with Colin & Dave. Hazy gold colour, no head and aroma of ripe apple, fruit. Taste is fruity, appley, some core, light funk, alittle acidity and tannin. Medium bodied, low carbonation, drying medium finish. Quite drinkable
Tried at Station House on 14 May 2025 at 17:14

7.6/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7.5 Flavor 8 Texture 7 Overall 7.5
Tried from Draft at Station House on 14 May 2025 at 16:21

7.4/10 Appearance 7 Aroma 7 Flavor 7.5 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Bladder bag at the Station House, Durham, 14/05/2025.
Hazed orange topped with a moderately appointed off white head.
Nose is funky apple, bitter sweet tones, hay bale.
Taste comprises tangy orchard fruit, apple skins, funk, apple core, tannins.
Medium bodied, fine carbonation, drying close with a tarte funky edge.
Decent.
Tried on 14 May 2025 at 09:12

7/10 Appearance 7 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 7 Overall 7
Draught at Newcastle Beer and Cider Festival 10Apr2025. Golden colour, white foam rim and aroma of fruity apple, fleshy, funk. Taste is tart, fruity, fleshy apple, with some acidity. Medium bodied, low carbonation, dry acidic finish. Quite drinkable
Tried from Draft on 11 Apr 2025 at 19:03

7.3/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 7 Overall 7.5
Draught at Newcastle Beer and Cider Festival 2025. Hazed orangey gold colour, no head and aroma of apple, citric, herby, funk. Taste is tangy, lemony sourish, appley, fleshy fruity, funky, with mineral notes, some acidity and tannins. Medium bodied, low soft carbonation, drying tart & tannic finish. Nicely drinkable.
Tried from Draft on 10 Apr 2025 at 12:08

6/10
Tried on 12 Jan 2025 at 09:35

7.6/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 10 Overall 7.5
Bag in a box from Station House, Durham. Shared with danlo. Light gold and clear, no head. Apples in the aroma, some mild cheese, a touch of white vinegar. Sour apple taste, drying with a good apple tang. Long finish with sour apricot. Almost gueuze-esque. Medium body, soft carbonation. Wonderful.
Tried on 14 Sep 2024 at 20:43

7.6/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Draught carryout from Station House, courtesy of jjinst, many thanks John. Golden colour, thin bubbly rim and aroma of apple, funk. Taste is tangy, tart, apple, fruity, apricot hint, with some citric acidity and slight tannin. Oily mouthfeel, medium bodied, low carbonation, dry fruity acidic finish. Nicely drinkable.
Tried on 30 Aug 2024 at 21:58

7.4/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
330ml bottle from The Cider Vault at Fram Ferment. Slightly hazed yellow gold colour, white foam head and aroma of fleshy apple, tropical hints, some funk. Taste is tangy, tart, apple, fruity, citrusy, zesty with some acidity. Medium bodied, light carbonation, dry tart acidic finish. Nicely drinkable.
Tried from Bottle on 24 Nov 2023 at 21:09

7.1/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
330ml bottle from The Cider Vault at Fram Ferment. Hazy golden yellow colour, short-lived white head and aroma of tart fruits, apple, fleshy. Taste is tangy, sharp, apple, fruity, with tartness, some peach notes, and drying citric sourish acidity. Medium bodied, light carbonation, dry acidic finish. Nicely drinkable.
Tried from Bottle on 24 Nov 2023 at 20:28