Tasting notes

Hanging Pearmain are really beautiful apples. With a distinctive waisted shape and smooth matte skin it was hard work to put them through the press, such was Lydia's desire to get her paints out commit them all to canvas.

This variety was first presented to the London Horticultural Society in 1826 but under the name 'Norfolk Pippin' by Sir Robert Adams of Norfolk. However it is thought to have already been in use in Herefordshire under the name we've chosen to call it by, Hanging Pearmain.

Food pairing suggestions

With it’s notes of sweet honey, apple pie and a tongue tickling tang of gooseberry, this cider is quite simply Autumn in a glass. This is a cider to be enjoyed by the fireside after a long walk in the countryside. Try pairing it with roast pork or squash.

The story behind the cider

Hærfest is the old English word for the period of crop gathering that sweeps the land from late August until November. Long before there was a word for Autumn, Hærfest described the draining of verdant green to golden yellow, the ripening of apples and the change in the air as Summer’s excess fades and decays to soil. 

Vital statistics

• 5.6% Vol.
• Titratable acidity: 3.9g/l
• Residual (natural) sugar: 42g/l
• 75cl
• Sweet, perlant unfiltered, unpasteurised, wild fermented, pure juice, natural cider
• Ingredients: Apples (Hanging Pearmain) hand-picked from unsprayed  traditional standard orchards
• Orchard/s: Knapp Farm
• Pressed December 2025
• No added sulphites
• Batch size: 278x 75cl bottles 
• Closure: Crown cap

FAQs

How quickly will I receive my order?

Everything is packed and shipped by us (Tom and Lydia) at the cidery and we aim to get all orders out within two days of purchase. If you need your cider more quickly, get in touch and we'll do our best to help!

 Orders are shipped via Parcel Force on a 48hr delivery service.

Does the cider have a use by date?

Unopened and stored in a cool, dry place our cider will be good to drink for around three years  As a general rule, like wine, cider has excellent capacity for ageing.

If the cider has been opened we recommend sealing with a champagne stopper and storing in the fridge for no more than 24 hours.

Is the cider vegan friendly?

Yes, our only ingredient is apples!

Is the cider organic?

We only use organically grown, unsprayed apples in our cider. Due to the number of orchards we care for belonging to other people we are not able to officially certify ourselves organic at this point in time.

Does the cider contain sulphites?

Our cider does not contain sulphites, however our perries contain a trace amount.

I'm local. Can I come and collect my order?

Of course! Please select the local pickup option at the checkout and we look forward to meeting you!