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Butford Farm, Bowley Lane, Bodenham, Hereford, HR1 3LG, England
Description
Herefordshire is the home of the cider apple and perry pear and here at Butford Farm we are continuing the tradition of quality cider and perry production – the barn area adjoining our shop boasts a 300-year old cider mill.
Our Philosophy:
- We are as non-interventionist as possible and to this end we only use wild yeasts and do not add sulphites or any flavour enhancers.
- We believe nature knows best and so we bottle condition to produce sparkling products rather than carbonate.
- We have complete content declaration on our labels including as far as possible the actual varieties of the apples and pears which are used.
- All our ciders and perries are made from 100% freshly pressed juice and fermented with wild yeasts.
Our Philosophy:
- We are as non-interventionist as possible and to this end we only use wild yeasts and do not add sulphites or any flavour enhancers.
- We believe nature knows best and so we bottle condition to produce sparkling products rather than carbonate.
- We have complete content declaration on our labels including as far as possible the actual varieties of the apples and pears which are used.
- All our ciders and perries are made from 100% freshly pressed juice and fermented with wild yeasts.
7.3/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 8
Bag,in a box at K&ES 2026. Pale yellow colour lasting bubbles. Proper perry aroma. Some sweetness in the mouth then a hit of sourness. Good tannins attack the gums. Really wakes the mouth up. Like doing gymnastics in your mouth. Good acidity. Good character and flavour. Good spur edge.
Tried
from Cask
on 06 Jun 2026
at 16:36
8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
750ml bottle from Cat in the Glass. Gusher on opening. Hazy yellow gold colour, bubbly white head that quickly dissipates and aroma of perry pear, floral, ripe fruit, zesty citrus, funk hint. Taste is fruity perry peary, flowery, wood, acetic funky, with citrus rind, gooseberry, some acidity and drying tannin. Medium bodied, spritzy carbonation, dry peary citric & light tannic finish. Nicely drinkable.
Tried
from Bottle
from The Cat in the Glass
on 25 May 2026
at 17:09
7.1/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 8
Flavor 6.5
Texture 7
Overall 7
Tried
on 30 Dec 2025
at 20:28
7/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
30/12/2025. Bottle shared by Colin, cheers.
Tried
from Bottle
on 30 Dec 2025
at 20:27
6.6/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 7
Panda courtesy of Theydon_Bois, cheers Colin! For #rgpm. Dull golden colour, no head and aroma of perry pear, sharp, fleshy, acetic funk. Taste is tangy, tart, perry peary, citric, with biscuity funk, acidity and tannin. Medium bodied, low carbonation, drying peary acidic finish. Quite drinkable.
Tried
on 10 Nov 2025
at 19:29
7.3/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7
Flavor 7.5
Texture 8
Overall 7
Bottle at home, from Cat In A Glass online, 26/10/2025.
Clear golden with a limited white head.
Nose is bitter sweet pear, light apple, sugars, tannins.
Taste comprises pear juice, sugars, straw, subtle acidic nip, hint of caramel.
Medium bodied, limited carbonation, light drying close.
Tidy Perry.
Clear golden with a limited white head.
Nose is bitter sweet pear, light apple, sugars, tannins.
Taste comprises pear juice, sugars, straw, subtle acidic nip, hint of caramel.
Medium bodied, limited carbonation, light drying close.
Tidy Perry.
Tried
on 26 Oct 2025
at 14:57
7.6/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7.5
Flavor 8
Texture 7
Overall 8
Panda from danlo, cheers Ed. Pours near clear orange gold, opaque bubbles. Aroma: apple, caramel, funk. Taste: medium-ish, bittersweet apple, mildly tangy/tart, funk, mild to mid tannins. Medium body with light carbonation.
Tried
on 22 Jun 2025
at 19:47
7.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 7
Overall 8
750ml bottle from Aeble, for #rgpm. Slightly hazed deep golden colour, short-lived fizzy white foam head and aroma of perry pear, woody, floral, funk. Taste is tart, perry pear, fleshy, wood, elderflowery hints, with some citric acidity and drying tannin. Medium bodied, spritzy carbonation, dry tart & tangy peary finish. Nicely drinkable.
Tried
from Bottle
on 05 May 2025
at 19:27
7.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 7
Overall 7.5
750ml bottle from Aeble. Opened with a pop. Cloudy orange colour, shortlived foamy white head and aroma of apple, stone fruit, funk. Taste is tangy, tart, ripe apple, stone fruity, juicy, with some leathery mucky funk and drying earthy tannins. Medium bodied, light carbonation, dry tart tangy & tannic finish. Nicely drinkable.
Tried
from Bottle
on 27 Apr 2025
at 19:59
6/10
Tried
on 12 Jan 2025
at 09:35