Sandford Orchards
Cidery
in
Crediton,
Devon,
England 🏴
Associated Venue: Sandford Orchards
Established in 2002
Contact
The Cider Works, Commonmarsh Lane, Crediton, EX17 1HJ, England
Description
Cider done right. That means delicious West Country cider made from fresh apple juice, using the best locally-sourced apples. Founded in 2002, we are independent, family-owned and very proud to be based in the oldest working cider mill in the UK, breathing life back into the old building. Our home in the heart of Devon is the perfect micro-climate to grow cider apples and we are blessed with some of the finest bittersweet apple orchards in the world. We press and ferment whole juice from the finest locally sourced fruit, never from concentrate. No artificial flavours or aromas, simply the best natural ingredients, and then let it age to perfection. No shortcuts. The result? Delicious, beautifully balanced and naturally refreshing cider.
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Cider Freak Day, Sunday 3rd April 2022. I hosted a cider tasting with my good lady, or son, his girlfriend and my sister-in-law (who didn't really join in much). Our 9th and final cider was this, two 500ml bottles, one from me, one from Ben, my son; different BBD's, both in 2023. Auntie Sue woke up and had a glass of this, bless her. Liked this, a clear cider with a bit of oomph!
Tried
from Bottle
on 04 Apr 2022
at 08:37
8.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 9
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
500ml bottle from Finger Lakes bevvy. Lowball glass @home. Opaque, dusty, iced tea. Smell is curiously oily, softly sweet, indeed like chestnuts & acidic apples. Tannic & apples, very smokey, sweet drawn out bourbon, hidden tartness, cherry pith, popsicle. Low tartness, concentrated flavor. Pretty much flat. Thin feel despite heavy flavor. Strong alcohol. Quite unique. Very good, but you won't want to douse yourself in it.
Tried
from Bottle
on 26 Mar 2022
at 02:36
5.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
Tap at Kuja, Tampere. Color is very clear golden with very small head. Aromas and flavors: Fruits, apple, some sweetness...
Tried
from Draft
on 19 Mar 2022
at 20:33
6.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
On tap at The Made Inn Ashford. Hazy gold colour no head. Stewed apple aroma. Medium sweet. apple flavour. a little dryness on finish. OK if not very adventurous fine though.
Tried
from Draft
on 16 Mar 2022
at 18:22
5.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
50cl bottle. From K-Citymarket Tammisto, Vantaa. Poured light yellowish in color. Clear, sparkling. Vanilla notes and funky apples in aroma and flavors. Quite sweet actually.
Tried
from Bottle
on 05 Mar 2022
at 06:10
6.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6
11/2/2022. From BIAB at the 12th Elysian Winter Beer Festival. Pours clear pale gold with a small bubbly white head. Aroma is sweet apple, apple candy, citrus, leathery edge. Medium plus sweetness, light tartness. Moderate body, oily watery mouthfeel, soft carbonation.
Tried
from Can
on 13 Feb 2022
at 15:18
6.5/10
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Appearance 4
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Cask at TFRNV, Bristol. Sampled Oct 2016. Pours clear yellow with no head. Aroma: white wine and apples. Taste: moderate sweet & light bitter, apples, light funk, white wine hints. More on the winey dry side. Thin to medium body with no carbonation. Tidy
Tried
from Cask
on 25 Jan 2022
at 22:29
7/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
500ml bottle. Poured clear golden. Ripe apples in aroma, also pear notes. Mild oaky notes, sweetness. Pleasant cider.
Tried
from Bottle
on 22 Jan 2022
at 11:25
6.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
500ml bottle. Poured clear golden in color. Apple peel, sweetness and hint of oak. Round with smooth notes of vanilla.
Tried
from Bottle
on 22 Jan 2022
at 10:26
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
500ml bottle from Cat in the Glass. Golden colour, foamy white head and aroma of fruity apple, oak, some funk. Taste is apple, fruity, some orchardy funk and woody oak, with some tartness and tannin. Medium bodied, light carbonation, medium-dry finish. Quite drinkable.
Tried
from Bottle
on 18 Nov 2021
at 20:57