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The Barbourne Cider Co. is a small family business based in Worcester. We use methods and techniques that have been perfected by cider makers for generations. With assistance from modern technology we make tasty ciders for all to enjoy.
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.
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.
7/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
On BIB at the Standing Order. Appearance - bright neon oramge to red. Nose - distinct cherry and apple competing for attention. Taste - cherry, marzipan and almond. Palate - creamy surprisingly and then dry tangy through the latter half. Overall - it does what it says on the tin.
Tried
on 28 Mar 2019
at 15:45
6.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6
11/2/2019. Bottle from Tipplers, Bewdley. Poured golden with a small white head. Aroma of semi-sweet apples. Medium sweetness and hint of tartness. Medium body, slight oily texture, soft to flat carbonation.
Tried
from Bottle
on 12 Feb 2019
at 02:46
6.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
11/2/2019. Bottle from Tipplers, Bewdley. Poured golden with a small white head. Aroma of semi-sweet apples, with lightest citrus and hop notes. Medium sweetness, light bitterness and tartness. Medium body, oily texture, soft carbonation. Dry finish.
Tried
from Bottle
on 12 Feb 2019
at 02:46
7.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Bottle from Tipplers, Bewdley. Small head with short duration. Color is golden. Aroma and taste are sweet apples, little citrus, fruits, notes of hops and has a nice light sour and fruity finish. Good one.
Tried
from Bottle
on 12 Feb 2019
at 02:44
6.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Bottle from Tipplers, Bewdley. Clear golden with a white head. Aroma is sweet apples and red apples. Flavor is medium sweet. Light dry finish. 110219
Tried
from Bottle
on 12 Feb 2019
at 02:44
6.8/10
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Appearance 4
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
Bottle from Tipplers, Bewdley. Small head with short duration. Color is golden. Aroma and taste are sweet apples, fruits, little citrus and has a nice light sour and sweet finish.
Tried
from Bottle
on 12 Feb 2019
at 02:38
7/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
Bottle from Tipplers, Bewdley. Clear golden with a white head. Aroma is sweet apples and red apples. Flavor is medium sweet. Sweet finish. 110219
Tried
from Bottle
on 12 Feb 2019
at 02:38
6.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Cask @ Fleetwood Beer and Cider Festival. Hazy light orange without head. Aroma is sweet apples and raspberry. Flavor is medium sweet. Sweet finish. 090219
Tried
from Cask
on 09 Feb 2019
at 12:31
5.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 4
Overall 5.5
9/2/2019. Cask at the 37th Fleetwood Beer & Cider Festival. Pours cloudy dark orange with minimal head. Aroma of fruit cordial and a little wood. Moderate sweetness, light tartness. Light body, watery texture, soft to flat carbonation. Watery finish.
Tried
from Cask
on 09 Feb 2019
at 12:29
5.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 5
9/2/2019. Cask at the 37th Fleetwood Beer & Cider Festival. Pours slightly hazy golden colour with minimal head. Aroma of wood, fruit and whiskey. Light sweetness and bitterness, with moderate tartness. Light body, watery texture, flat carbonation. Woody finish. Fair.
Tried
from Cask
on 09 Feb 2019
at 12:28