Welcome to Bignose & Beardy!
We make small batches of traditional eastern counties style ciders using local waste apples at our solar powered cidery. Our ciders are crisp and fruity with great big floral notes and each batch is a unique limited edition, never to be repeated.
We wild ferment and slow mature our ciders to maximise flavour. Naturally still and clear we don't carbonate or filter: 100% fresh juice picked and pressed by hand, 100% natural processes and really close to 100% sustainable.
Discounted Cider!
Join our cider club to receive regular deliveries of our small batch ciders direct to your door.
Choose your products, set your frequency and get 15% off!
Club members are the first to taste the latest batches and enjoy exclusive releases.
Testimonials
Whether you take part in one of their many apple picking days or just receive a delivery from Bignose and Beardy, you feel like part of very special venture.
Jean
It’s more than just a cider. It’s a way of life.
Sarah
Real Cider made the traditional way. You can taste the simplicity.
Rebecca
Helping pick, press and pack. I can't tell you how calm I felt. Thank you!
James
The boys had the best time! They can't wait to pick next year!
Marc
Fantastic locally and traditionally pressed cider.
Ashley
Get involved
We planted an orchard and grew a community. Meeting people, making connections, learning and sharing what we know is what we are all about.
Bring the family and join us for an orchard picking day, tap night, cidery tour, winter wassail or one of our special events.
Making (and enjoying) cider is always better in company!
Our Sussex Cider Story
A story of how friendship, passion and an out of control hobby has helped put real Sussex, Eastern Counties-style cider back on the map.
Slow matured Apple cider vinegar
ACV naturally fermented from our vintage ciders and let to mature for years
Apples – pressed – bottled – enjoyed.
Apple juice, hand picked, hand pressed and pasteurised for freshness
