Sandford Orchards

Cidery in Crediton, Devon, England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Associated Venue: Sandford Orchards

Established in 2002

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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.

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5/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 2 Overall 4
21/1/2020. Bottle from Warwick Real Ale, Warwick. Pours very pale yellow gold with a short lasting spritzy white head. Aroma is light, moderately appley, with a touch of sulphur. Medium sweetness, minimal tartness. Moderate body, slight oily and watery texture, effervescent carbonation. Not a fan.
Tried from Bottle on 21 Jan 2020 at 21:02

7.2/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 7
17/01/2020. From Bag In A Box at the 11th Elysian Winter Beer Festival. Pours clear pale gold with minimal head. Aroma of wood, medium sweet apples, caramel and light funky barnyard notes. Medium plus sweetness, light tartness. Medium body, oily texture, soft carbonation. Somewhat dry, lightly tart and woody finish. Quite drinkable.
Tried on 21 Jan 2020 at 20:19

7.4/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
On tap at Hopbunker, Cardiff. Clear golden, white head. Apples, juicy, sweet, dry finish, low carbonation. Medium bodied.
Tried from Draft at Hopbunker on 19 Jan 2020 at 10:16

6.8/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Bag in a box at Made Inn Ashford. Clear apple juice gold colour no head. Dry cider no doubt. Good apple cider flavour. Decent tannins. A little sugar. Its decent.
Tried on 12 Jan 2020 at 14:02

7.1/10 Appearance 7 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 7 Overall 7.5
Bottle shared at home. Clear golden with no head. Sweet apples, light herbal, wood, vanilla, floral touch, smooth somewhat malty feel. Quite sweet and feels boosted by the higher than usual abv. Medium body and low carbonation.
Tried from Bottle from Hoptic on 28 Dec 2019 at 13:36

7.2/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7
Fiskåbanen 210819. Pale yellow with a small head. Aroma is apple, hop, yeast. Flavor is apples, hop, floral, yeast. Nice cider.
Tried on 13 Nov 2019 at 07:20

6.6/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 6 Texture 8 Overall 6.5
Bottle from M&S. Deep gold in colour with moderate fizziness. Ripe apple juice, a touch of brown sugar, spice and oak, leading to a bitter-sweet finish. A good cider.
Tried from Bottle on 03 Nov 2019 at 15:19

6/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6
Bottle from M&S. Golden in colour with a touch of fizz. A sweetish cider, with a touch of characterful rusticity. Fine.
Tried from Bottle on 03 Nov 2019 at 14:34

6/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6
Keg @ Castle Inn, Lydford. Hazy pale golden with a light carbonation. Has a good sweetened apple aroma and taste.
Tried on 27 Oct 2019 at 14:46

6.6/10 Appearance 7 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
33cl bottle from Factory Foods. thin creamy white head. clear golden pour. A decent cider.
Tried from Bottle on 27 Sep 2019 at 20:27