Apples are collected from traditional cider orchards in and around the parish of Pilton and slowly fermented for six months in our cool Victorian cellar before bottling.
Pilton is available as a selection of bottles and also draught in kegs, see our full range here.
danlo (12875) reviewed Tamoshanta (2021) from Pilton Cider 3 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5
330ml bottle from Pilton. Golden colour, bubbly white foam head that dissipates away and aroma of apple, juicy, caramel, barrel hint. Taste is sweet, juicy, apple, caramel, vanilla, wood barrel, oaky, with dried fruits and some tannins. Medium bodied, light carbonation, dry woody tannic finish. Nicely drinkable.
sjogro (11831) ticked Fox Dog Cat - Episode One 2020 from Pilton Cider 3 years ago
Parmenion777 (1984) reviewed Tamoshanta from Pilton Cider 3 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7
33cl bottle - Pours a clear rich golden colour with a small fizzy head that quickly settled. The aroma is apples; pulp and skins; with some woody notes. A moderately sweet and moderately dry appley taste, sweet apple, light funk and woody flavours with drying finish.
danlo (12875) reviewed Smokey Plum IV Season 2021 from Pilton Cider 3 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8.5
750ml bottle from Brew Cavern, Nottingham. Orangey reddish gold colour, short-lived bubbles on top and aroma of islay whisky cask, peaty, phenolic, smokey, some plum. Taste is sweetish, tangy, phenolic, islay cask, salty, with mellow fruity plum and apple notes, and then woody, drying tannins. Slick mouthfeel, medium bodied, smooth soft carbonation, dry tannic finish. All blends together nicely, very drinkable.
Grumbo (24130) reviewed Ten from Pilton Cider 3 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5
14/5/2022. Bottle from RAD Beer, shared at the Warsaw GP cider tasting. Pours clear pale copper gold with a small short lasting frothy white head. Aroma is rich, spiced apple, lightly funky, brown sugar, dusty woody notes. Light sweetness, moderate bitterness, light tartness. Moderate body, average carbonation. Enjoyable.
sjogro (11831) ticked In Touch 2 from Pilton Cider 3 years ago
wheresthepath (3651) reviewed Labyrinth (2021) from Pilton Cider 3 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5.5
Bag in a box from Middle Farm Cider Barn, near Lewes. Lightly hazed yellowy-orange. Flat, with a mild stewed apple sweetness. This just feels a bit dull. Easy drinking juice though.
danlo (12875) reviewed Labyrinth (2021) from Pilton Cider 3 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5
Draught at Cider House, Borough Market, London. Orange gold colour, no head and aroma of fruity apple. Taste is sweetish, fruity, apple, mellow, light funk, some acidity and tannins. Medium bodied, low carbonation, medium finish. Well balanced, nicely drinkable.
LordAlwold1970 (9620) reviewed Scarlett Sharpe from Pilton Cider 3 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5
Bottle from The Fuss Club. Bright red pour with a blink and you miss it pink head. Nose is blackcurrant cordial, red fruits, touch of blueberry. Taste is blackcurrant jam, raspberry, stewed apples. Lightly tart, mostly sweet.
Theydon_Bois (45766) reviewed In Touch 2 from Pilton Cider 3 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5
Bottle at the 'Mere, Happy New Years (Tipples had) Tastang, thanks to Fergus 21/01/22. Moderately hazed orange with a decent white crown. Nose is apple crisp, toffee apple, spice, straw, grains, sugars. Taste comprises apple pulp, tannins, crisp apple, cider lollies, modest funk, apple orchard. Full bodied, fine carbonation, light drying close. Solid.
Cidery Stats
| Score | 7.06 |
| Ciders | 54 |
| Ticks | 261 |
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