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.
6.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 6
33cl bottle from Factory Foods. thin creamy white head. clear golden pour. A decent cider.
Tried
from Bottle
on 27 Sep 2019
at 19:26
5.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
Bottle @ Lydford House Hotel, Lydford. Lighter red with a sweetened but understated raspberry, however it's still a pretty good flavoured cider.
Tried
from Bottle
on 13 Sep 2019
at 21:10
7/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
Cask at Southampton Arms. Hazy golden orange, flat. Farmhouse nose, apple skin, hay. Sweet apple flavor turns dry quickly, hay / straw, bretty notes, low acid, a bit of tannin. Soft, silky body. Simple but nice.
Tried
from Cask
on 15 Aug 2019
at 11:12
7.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
On keg or possibly bag in box under the counter. Appearance - deep purple with a pinky tinge. Still. Nose - rich blackberry and apple. Taste - more of the same. It's like a pudding. Palate - creamy and medium bodied. Dry, balanced and refreshing on the finish. Overall - very nice.
Tried
on 31 Jul 2019
at 04:39
6.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Box @ The Abbey. Pours a misty yellow. Aroma of gentle sweet pure fruit juice. Taste is moderately sweet, gentle acidity, smooth apple fruit, fresh and fruity overall with good drinkability.
Tried
on 28 Jul 2019
at 20:40
5.8/10
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Appearance 4
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Bottle 500ml. @ TABAC Taphouse, Unit 1, Central Station, Queen St, EX4 3SB Exeter, Devon, England.
[ As Sandford Orchards Old Blossom ].
ABV: 4.0%. Clear light to medium yellow colour with virtually no head. Aroma is moderate apple, sweet apple, flowers, pale apple. Flavor is moderate sweet with a average duration, apple, flowers, sweet apple. Body is medium, texture is oily to watery, carbonation is soft to flat. [20190726]
6-2-6-3-12
Tried
from Bottle
on 26 Jul 2019
at 16:32
6.6/10
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Appearance 4
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
Cask (handpump) @ The Hour Glass, 21 Melbourne Street, EX2 4AU Exeter, Devon, England.
[ As Sandford Orchards Slack Ma Girdle ].
ABV: 5.8%. Clear light yellow colour with a small, fizzy, fair lacing, mostly diminishing, off-white head. Aroma is moderate to light heavy apple, sweet apples, light barnyard. Flavor is moderate sweet with a average duration, sweet apples, yellow apples, medium dry, light farmyard. Body is medium, texture is creamy - watery, carbonation is flat. [20190724]
7-2-7-3-15
Tried
from Cask
on 24 Jul 2019
at 18:10
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
(Cask at Cock Tavern, Hackney, London, 23 Nov 2018) Golden colour with foamy, white head. Fruity nose with notes of apples, hay and hints of citrus. Fruity, slightly sweet taste with apples, hay, grass and mixed fruit. Medium body, with a certain sweetness. Refreshing, but fairly mainstream. Quite enjoyable.
Tried
from Cask
on 12 Jul 2019
at 20:19
6.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
11/7/2019. Sample courtesy of Danlo, cheers Ed. Pours very pale gold with a bubbly white head. Aroma of sweet apples, toffee apples and vanilla. Medium to heavy sweetness, very light tartness. Moderate body, oily texture, soft slightly spritzy carbonation. Sweeter than I'd normally enjoy but this was quit early nice.
Tried
on 11 Jul 2019
at 14:40
6.5/10
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Appearance 4
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Sample courtesy Grumbo. No head. Color is pale yellow. Aroma and taste are apple juice, fruits, little sugar, little acid and has a nice sweetand sour finish.
Tried
on 11 Jul 2019
at 14:38