Whin Hill Cider

Cidery in Wells-Next-The-Sea, Norfolk, England ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ

Established in 1997

Contact
The Ciderworks, Stearmanโ€™s Yard, Wells-Next-The-Sea, NR23 1BW, England
Description
Whin Hill Norfolk Cider began in a small way in 1993 with friends Jim Fergusson and Pete Lynn making cider from spare apples from the garden and what could be begged from friends and acquaintances. Initially, all cider not drunk by themselves was sold to local pubs.

In 1997 Jim and Pete purchased a beautiful old 18th century barn and outbuildings just off the main car park in Wells-next-the-Sea to be used as a ciderworks production facility and a shop from which to sell the cider. A licence was obtained allowing Jim and Pete to supply almost their entire production direct to customers directly from the shop.

For 18 years, Jim and Pete grew Whin Hill Norfolk Cider from a seed of an idea into a thriving, popular, local business with a loyal customer base who know exactly what to expect from the cider, perry, apple juice and other beverages produced at their ciderworks.

Jim and Pete both retired in April 2012 and passed the reins over to Mark and Lisa Jarvis who intend to run the business with the same emphasis on quality and service our customers have always experienced. With time, Mark and Lisa aim to bring innovation and expansion to secure the future of Whin Hill Norfolk Ciderworks for future generations.

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6.4/10 โ€” Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Sample thanks to Grumbo: Poured a golden with a lot of carbonation, head is bubbles. Aroma is fruity, apple, caramel. Taste is mushy smashed apples, light funkiness, tannins.
Tried on 27 May 2022 at 17:57

6.6/10 โ€” Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Sample courtesy of Grumbo, cheers Graham! Golden colour, short-lived bubbly white foam head and aroma of fruity apple, caramel, hint of mucky funk. Taste is sweetish, fruity apple, floral, fleshy with some tartness and drying tannin. Medium bodied, light carbonation, dry tannic finish. Quite drinkable.
Tried on 07 Apr 2022 at 21:50

6.9/10 โ€” Appearance 6 Aroma 8 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
25/3/2022. Bottle shared at ITFCfan's 30 for 30. From Norfolk Food & Drink Co, Cromer. Pours clear dark gold with minimal head. Aroma of apple, brown sugar, caramel, floral and herbal notes. Moderate sweetness, medium bitterness, light tartness. Medium body, oily, average carbonation.
Tried from Bottle on 26 Mar 2022 at 17:41

6.8/10 โ€” Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
BIAB: Poured a golden with a white bubbly head. Aroma is musty, pear, fruity. Taste is tangy dry pear, tingly.
Tried from Bag in Box on 22 Jan 2022 at 14:01

6.6/10 โ€” Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
BIAB at Frothblowers, Peterborough. Clear golden colour, bubbly white head and aroma of perry pear. Taste is sweetish, perry pear, floral fruity, elderflower hint, alittle tartness. Medium bodied, low carbonation, dry tart finish. Quite drinkable
Tried from Bag in Box on 22 Jan 2022 at 13:58

6.8/10 โ€” Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Sample thanks to Grumbo: Poured a golden with a bubble white head. Aroma is apple, tannins, light leather. Taste is semi-sweet, apples, light tannins, caramel.
Tried on 07 Nov 2021 at 18:25

6/10 โ€” Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6
Sample from Grumbo, via minutemat. Drank at home on 4th November 2021. Apples mostly.
Tried on 05 Nov 2021 at 09:09

8/10 โ€” Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8
Bottle at Norwich Beer FestPoured a white clear with white head. Aroma is sweet apples, sticky. Taste is sweet sticky apple, light tannins, high boost.
Tried from Bottle on 02 Nov 2021 at 19:50

8.4/10 โ€” Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 9 Texture 8 Overall 8.5
Sample thanks to Grumbo. Clear gold pour, lovely vibrant fleshy tannic cox-esque aroma. Taste continues with a good characterful apple fruit, medium sweet with a natural mirage-like sparkle, some sugary moments, soft tannic tingles. Really enjoyable, great natural fruit flavours presented here.
Tried on 09 Oct 2021 at 17:54

6.8/10 โ€” Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Sample thanks to Grumbo: Poured a golden with a white head. Aroma is semi-sweet apples, tannin, musty, fruity. Taste is semi-sweet, apples, tingle, tannins, lingers around the palate.
Tried on 29 Aug 2021 at 17:44