Lilley's Cider

Cidery in Frome, Somerset, England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Associated Venue: Lilley's Cider

Established in 2007

Contact
Roewood Farm, Bunns Ln, Frome, BA11 5ES, England
Description
Owned and ran by father and son, Chris and Marc Lilley. Our Cidery is based in the heart of Somerset, England. Since starting the business in 2007, Chris and Marc Lilley still have a very active role within the business where they share their cider knowledge with the team and head all current development of new and old ciders alike. They are passionate about creating modern English cider pushing beyond traditional styles by incorporating only the most delicious fruit and ingredients to make delightful, memorable cider.

We create modern English ciders and perries that push beyond traditional styles by incorporating only the most delicious fruit and ingredients to make delightful, unique and memorable cider. With an range of over 33 Ciders and Perries to choose from.

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Bag-in-a-box at the Gloucester, Farnborough. Clwar light amber. No head. Aroma is sour. Predominately citrusy. Light-medium spur..citrusy. Some sugary sweetness. Light raspberry hints. Light-medium bodied..Slick. Soft-fizzy carbonation. Long dry slightly astringent finish. Refreshing alco-pop of a cider.

Tried from Cask on 26 Mar 2025 at 12:33


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6.6
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 5.5 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 6.5

The town of Elland isn't on a direct road from Leeds, so why that road got named so in the city can only be conjecture for the moment. Scrumpy is so named because it's a type of apple, and this cider is named with no conjecture needed. Bitter and sweet in taste, there's more sweetness in its aftertaste and it's very stated here. Aroma is average.

Tried from Cask at Scholars Bar on 12 Mar 2025 at 21:42


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6.6
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6.5 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 6

I've yet to try a persimmon in life. Cherries and berries I've had plenty of, this is cherry heavy of the two in its name. Aroma too.

Tried from Cask at Scholars Bar on 12 Mar 2025 at 21:19


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6.1
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 6.5 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 6

The first ever Mojito I had WAS in Cuba. The raspberry in this one usurps the mojito flavours, although they can be found. As such it's a sweet cider which agreed with me at least.

Tried from Cask on 12 Mar 2025 at 18:17


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6.1
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 5.5 | Flavor - 5.5 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 5.5

We're taught a base 10 system of numbering, computers use base 2. The base of this cider is the martini part, the passion fruit part is secondary. Not overly appealing but good texture and drinkable.

Tried from Cask at Scholars Bar on 11 Mar 2025 at 22:38


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5.8
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 4.5 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 5

A schoolmate of mine once won an arts competition live on-air on the ITV Saturday morning show Motormouth. This cider won't win awards, it's innovation over quality.

Tried from Cask at Scholars Bar on 11 Mar 2025 at 22:07


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5.9
Appearance - 4 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 5.5 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6

Has there ever been a commercial song about the London Underground, I can't think of one. I do think this cider is edging close to tasting as watery as it looks. That's not entirely fair as it does have a very light sweet elderflower flavour, and also a tiny of yellow in appearance. Smooth but you can't help think it's generally understated.

Tried from Cask at Scholars Bar on 11 Mar 2025 at 21:47


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6.8
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7

Stonehenge is a fantastic experience despite the fact they've been moving visitors away from it over the years, I do feel they should buy The Grizwalds hire car from European Vacation to enhance the Visitors Centre experience though. This is an enhanced cider despite not having much in the way of cocktail flavours, but it's very smooth and appealing in the palate.

Tried from Cask at Scholars Bar on 11 Mar 2025 at 21:33


6
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

Half a pint in the Mytton and Mermaid (just outside Shrewsbury) on 26th February 2025. Rum aroma and taste, apples come through too, dark old gold in colour, no head.

Tried from Cask on 26 Feb 2025 at 20:30


6.3
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6.5 | Flavor - 6.5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

A clear golden colour, no head. Aroma of sweet ripe apples hints of vanilla. Taste of dry and sweet juicy apples, sulfur, mealy mouthfeel.

Tried from Bottle on 05 Feb 2025 at 12:42