Barbourne continue to use many of the methods and techniques that have been perfected by cider makers in Worcestershire for generations such as using wild yeasts in the fermentation process. They take pride in only using freshly pressed juice to make ciders and have never added artificial sweeteners to their award winning range of ciders and perries.
The orchards Barbourne use contain some of the older varieties of cider apples which make some really distinctive ciders. Early in the season they press Foxwhelp with Bulmers Norman, Redstreak and Major with Browns Apple and Harry Masters Jersey with Browns Apple. Later on other varieties ripen such as Lavignee, Brown Snout, White Norman and Kington Black. The Kingston Black is fermented on its own and bottle conditioned later as a single varietal cider. By mid November Barbourne are picking and pressing Dabinet, Yarlington Mill, Ashton Brown Jersey and finally Vilberie.
Olut (22183) reviewed Strawberry Cider (Draught) from Barbourne Cider 8 years ago
Appearance - 4 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5
Box @ Turl’s Green, Bradford. Reddish-pink with its strawberry at its best in its nose, but provides a good berry-sweetness for its taste.
Appearance - 4 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5
Cask @ Plough, Worcester. No head. Color is golden. Aroma and taste are apples, fruits, wood, little whisky notes and has a nice sour finish.
Appearance - 4 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5
Cask @ The Plough, Worcester. Clear golden without head. Aroma is sweet apples, green apples and light whisky. Flavor is quite sweet. Sweet finish. 290717
Rasmus40 (37098) reviewed Painted Lady (Draught) from Barbourne Cider 8 years ago
Appearance - 4 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5
Cask @ Post Office Vaults, Birmingham. Clear yellow without head. Aroma is sweet pear, fruity and light tart. Flavor is medium sweet. Sweet finish. 250717
saxo (29778) reviewed Painted Lady (Draught) from Barbourne Cider 8 years ago
Appearance - 4 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7
Cask @ Post Office Vaults, Birmingham. No head. Color is golden. Aroma and taste are pear, apples, fruits, little citrus and has a semi dry finish.
Appearance - 4 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 4 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 4
Cask @ Post Office Vaults, Birmingham. No head. Color is golden. Aroma and taste are apples, pear, fruits and grass. Dry and not very good.
Appearance - 4 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 4 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 4.5
Cask @ Post Office Vaults, Birmingham. Almost clear yellow without head. Aroma is sweet, apples, tart and light milky. Flavor is medium sweet and light sour. Dry and light sour finish. Not in good condition. 250717
saxo (29778) reviewed Crimson King from Barbourne Cider 8 years ago
Appearance - 4 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6
Cask @ Post Office Vaults, Birmingham. No head. Color is hazy golden. Aroma and taste are tart apples, fruits, sulphur and has a dry finish.
Rasmus40 (37098) reviewed Crimson King from Barbourne Cider 8 years ago
Appearance - 4 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5
Cask @ Post Office Vaults, Birmingham. Hazy golden with a small white head. Aroma is sweet apples, green apples and light tart. Flavor is medium sweet. Dry finish. 250717
Rasmus40 (37098) reviewed Sweet Kernel (Draught) from Barbourne Cider 8 years ago
Appearance - 4 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7
Cask @ Post Office Vaults, Birmingham. Hazy golden without head. Aroma is sweet apples, pear and sweet fruit. Flavor is medium sweet. Sweet finish. 250717