About
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.
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.
6.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6
27/8/2021. 500ml bottle from Norfolk Lavender. As Whin Hill Medium Still Wells Norfolk Cider 6.4% abv. Pours clear bright gold with no head. Aroma of medium sweet apples, with light musty and sugary notes. Medium sweetness with a slight tart edge. Moderate body, low carbonation. Sweeter finish. Not bad.
Tried
from Bottle
on 27 Aug 2021
at 17:05
7.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
Sample @ obscure lager tasting with Jeremy. Thanks Graham for the sample. Pale gold appearance with a faint mist. Sweet fruity nose. Lovely sugary sweet Brown's apple fruit coming through to taste, caramelised hints, gently carbonated. Decent.
Tried
on 04 Aug 2021
at 18:30
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
3rd August 2021. The world lager and UK cider tasting with Mat: Cheers Graham (Grumbo) for the samples. Tasted of apples.
Tried
on 04 Aug 2021
at 04:55
6.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 4
Overall 6.5
26/6/2021. Bottle shared with Dan & ITFCfan at the Euro16 beer share. From Norfolk Lavender. Pours clear dark golden with a small frothy white head. Aroma of moderately sweet apples, juicy fruits, funky and light mucky notes. Moderate sweetness, light bitterness, moderate tartness. Moderate body, quite lively carbonation. Nice tart slightly acidic finish. Decent drop.
Tried
from Bottle
on 26 Jun 2021
at 10:08
6.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
Panda 🐼 at home thanks to SHIG. A mostly clear pale golden yellow coloured pour with a fading halo of white head. Aroma is some mealy apple, vanilla, little nutty, . Flavour is composed of semi sweet, clean apple juice, light tart, fennel, liquorice. Palate is semi sweet, fine carbonation, Some socks.
Tried
on 16 Apr 2021
at 21:11
6.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 7
Panda at home, thanks to SHIG, 11/04/21. Pale yellow with a white cap. Nose is apple skin, grass, vanilla, light balsa wood. Taste comprises sweet apple pulp, sugars, orchard wood, tannins. Medium bodied, fine carbonation, drying close. Not bad.
Tried
on 11 Apr 2021
at 21:40
6.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
18/4/2021. Bottle sample courtesy of SHIG, cheers! Pours clear very pale golden with a small bubbly white head. Aroma of sweet apple juice, flowers, touch of caramel, light tannins.. Medium plus sweetness and light tartness. Moderate body, oily texture, sparkling carbonation. Sweet and light dryness to finish. Quite enjoyable.
Tried
from Bottle
on 11 Apr 2021
at 15:34
6.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
18/4/2021. Bottle sample courtesy of SHIG, cheers! Pours clear pale gold with a small bubbly white head. Aroma of sweet apple juice, baked apple, caramel, very light spicy notes.. Medium plus sweetness and light tartness. Medium body, oily texture, sparkling carbonation. Sweet apple and custard finish.
Tried
from Bottle
on 11 Apr 2021
at 15:33
6.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
Sample courtesy of SHIG, cheers Shawn! Sparkling, clear pale yellow gold colour, fizzy white foam head that quickly dissipates away and aroma of apple fruit. Taste is apple, fruity, fleshy, some core and skin, with a hint of woody funk and some light tannin. Medium bodied, light carbonation, dry finish. Quite drinkable.
Tried
on 10 Apr 2021
at 16:42
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Sample courtesy of SHIG, cheers Shawn! Sparkling, clear pale golden colour, fizzy white foam head that quickly dissipates away and aroma of fruity apple. Taste is sweetish, fruity apple, some skin and core, with alittle funk, hint of caramel. Medium bodied, light carbonation, medium-dry finish. Quite drinkable.
Tried
on 10 Apr 2021
at 16:36