Celtic Marches proved to be more than your average craft cider during 2018. Firmly planted in the UK’s growing craft cider market, this producer spent the year collecting awards around the globe; flying out to GLINTCAP USA and across to Japan before finishing back home in Herefordshire to be crowned the counties ‘Best Cider Producer’ in late December.
The family farm, in Bishops Frome, is home to 200 acres of established cider apple orchards and around 100 acres of hops. Their high yielding trees help set them apart from the market’s commercial products. Their craft cider only ever contains 100% homegrown cider apples from their farm. It is only ever crafted from real juice and never from concentrate. Transparency and traceability are key to this ever-strengthening single-estate cider firm.
Offering a range of ciders for all markets, from bottles to BIBs, cans to kegs; their portfolio has been created for all tastes. Concentrating on perfecting their blends, their quality is not compromised by quantity. Fruit ciders within the range contain real British Rhubarb juice and British Raspberries. You’ll only find naturally derived flavourings in their delicious drops.
2019 sees the addition of Holly GoLightly to their range; a low alcohol cider. Coming in at 0.5% ABV, her low alcohol label is not to be underestimated. With plenty of body, a touch of acidity as the end note and the wonderful tannin aftertaste that only 100% pressed cider apples can give. This lady is a full flavoured medium cider with strong roots in the range.
Adding another aspect is their Clementine Perry. With the resurgence in perry imminent, the citrus flair is perfectly partnered with the vibrancy of the real pear juice. A truly refreshing perry!
To try their range, head over to PUB19, STAND A108 at Olympia, London 5th & 6th February or visit www.celticmarches.com to find out more.
