Single Batch Case of Barcombe Mad 2023 Medium Cider

Style: Medium , real cider, crisp and floral, full mouth feel, tannin finish.

Strength: 7.1% ABV.

Year: 2023.

Attributes: Gluten Free, Unfiltered, Unfined, Vegan, Vegetarian.

Allergens: Sulphites added.

Orchards: Barcombe Nurseries, Quarry Farm, Greenway, Terrible Down

Varieties: Various unknown varieties, Cox, Michelin, Dabinett cider varieties.

Barcombe Nurseries
Barcombe Nurseries is nestled in the beautiful Sussex countryside, close to Lewes and Brighton. Certified as organic for over twenty years, they have ten acres of land where they grow delicious, nutritious produce without the use of pesticides, herbicides or artificial fertilisers. They work alongside nature, building soil health and supporting biodiversity to provide seasonal veg boxes which they deliver with majority zero-emissions and plastic-free packaging.

Terrible Down Barn
Possibly the site of a violent battle in the dark ages, certainly named after one. It may be associated with the battle of Lewes, but that is disputed. Perhaps more likely the name commemorates a terrible viking raid in which the land was stained red with the blood of defenders and attackers.

It's a less terrible spot these days situated just where the low weald meets the high. Sheltered by the south downs and drenched in sunshine and rain this orchard produces a great harvest most years, far more than Nigel and Jude can get through. We harvest the rest, each tree providing a different variety in a range of colours, sixes and flavours its a delightful orchard to harvest and regularly contributes to some of our favourite batches.

Quarry Farm, near Battle
The cider fruit used in this batch come from Sussex's only commercial grower of cider apples, Quarry Fram. Most of the fruit used to get sent to the west country but we now turn up to pick in the Autumn so some at least stays local - adding rich tannin depth and a long finish to our ciders. They have a farm shop with an excellent cafe, if you happen to be visiting nearby Bodium Castle.

Greenway Fruit Farm
This commercial farm near Herstmonceux has 40 acres of sandy, free draining Sussex land. The advantage of supplying locally is that fruit can be picked ripe and sold fresh, which maximizes its taste, flavour and nutritional properties. We take their unsaleable apples helping to reduce waste and close the loop.