Rocquette Cider Co.

Cidery in Castel, Guernsey, Guernsey 🇬🇬
Associated Venue: Rocquette Cider Co. Cidery

Established in 1998

Contact
Les Fauxquets de Haut, Rue des Fauxquets, Castel, GY5 7QA, Guernsey
Description
Nestled in the Fauxquets Valley in the heart of Guernsey countryside and with distant views of the English Channel, the Meller family farm has become established as the home of Rocquette Cider.

To produce a quality, local cider has always been our dream. From planting the trees to creating a finished product which competes on the international stage, we are committed to continuing the long established cider heritage of Guernsey.

We are proud of our sustainable approach to cider making and passionate about our brands.

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6.4
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6.5 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 6

Half pint from the cask at The Lamplighter in Jersey. Pours red with a tiny head. Aromas & tastes of raspberry juice. Moderate body. Sweet finish.

Tried from Cask at Lamplighter on 22 Mar 2026 at 09:46


6.1
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

Half pint from the cask at the Randall's Chambers beer & cider festival. Pours an orange with a tiny head. Aromas & tastes of apples. Sweet finish.

Tried from Cask on 14 Mar 2026 at 11:01


7.5

Tried from Bottle on 27 Nov 2025 at 16:00


6.6
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

Sample courtesy of Grumbo, cheers Graham! Golden colour, bubbles on top that dissipate to a thin rim and aroma of baked apple. Taste is sweet, appley, baked notes, fruity, caramel, sugary, with some tannin. Medium bodied, light carbonation, finish is medium sweet & tannic. Quite drinkable.

Tried on 03 Oct 2025 at 20:23


6.1
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 5.5 | Flavor - 6.5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

Sample courtesy of Grumbo, cheers Graham! Hazy golden colour, bubbly head that quickly dissipates and aroma of apple, funky. Taste is sweet, appley, funk, with some tart citric acidity. Light to medium bodied, low carbonation, medium sweet finish. Quite drinkable.

Tried on 03 Oct 2025 at 20:10


7
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 7

Sample courtesy of Grumbo, cheers Graham! Golden colour, bubbly white foam head that dissipates away and aroma of apple, fruit, funk. Taste is appley, fruity, tart, barnyard funky, vanilla, with drying tannin. Medium bodied, low carbonation, dry mellow tannic finish. Nicely drinkable.

Tried on 03 Oct 2025 at 19:26


7.4
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7.5 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8

26/9/2025. From BIAB at the St Albans Beer & Cider Festival 2025. Pour was almost clear not cloudy per the description. Nice juicy apple aroma. Very crisp, moderately drying. Good body. Light tangy finish. Enjoyable. Best of the 3 Rocquette ciders on offer at the festival.

Tried on 26 Sep 2025 at 12:50


6.3
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6.5 | Flavor - 6.5 | Texture - 5 | Overall - 6.5

26/9/2025. From BIAB at the St Albans Beer & Cider Festival 2025. Aroma is sweet apple, baked, caramel, sugary apple pie. Medium sweetness, light dryness. Sweet caramel finish. Quite a light body. Hid its 6%.

Tried on 26 Sep 2025 at 12:25


6.6
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

26/9/2025. From BIAB at the St Albans Beer & Cider Festival 2025. Hazy pour. Semi-dry apple aroma. Slightly funky. Medium sweet. Light drying finish. Easy drinker.

Tried on 26 Sep 2025 at 12:18


7.3
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7

Bladder bag at the 28th St Albans Beer Festival, 26/09/25.
Golden pour topped with some white bubbles.
Nose is bitter sweet apples, grass, herb.
Taste comprises light orchard wood, apple skins, tannins, light funk, tangy apple.
Medium bodied, soft carbonation, drying close.
Tidy.

Tried on 26 Sep 2025 at 11:51