Tours & Tastings

What better way is there to spend a few hours, or indeed, a whole day, than learning about the science, culture and heritage of cider through the medium of drinking it?!

With over 20 years as a cider drinker, maker, communicator, judge and advocate, I have learnt the knowledge of, and developed the contacts within, the cider community which enables me to provide a range of unique and bespoke tours and tasting sessions.

On the tours it's possible to get exclusive behind the scenes access to world famous cider makers and taste ciders before they have even been released.  

On the tasting sessions it's possible to taste rare and old UK ciders as well some of the ciders I have collected from my global travels (that are not available in the UK).  

Whether you're a group of 8 or 38 or more, I can provide a great experience to match your needs!  

  

The Herefordshire Cider Tasting Experience

Are you coming to Herefordshire with family and friends and looking for a classic experience in the comfort of you accommodation? If so, then this is the one for you! 

  • Gabe brings alive the world of cider!
  • Accompanied by oodles of story telling and a delivered in a fun and informative style, Gabe presents and guides the group through a tasting of x 5 different ciders
  • These ciders represent different apple varietals, different cider making styles, different flavour profiles and different regions
  • There really is a cider for everyone!
  • Cheese can be added into the mix at an extra cost
  • Minimum 6 people
  • From £25pp

 

The Herefordshire Cider Journey Experience

Are you coming to Herefordshire with family and friends and looking to have the ultimate cider experience, meeting the makers themselves? If so, then this is the one for you! 

  • Led by Gabe or another cider passionate and knowledgeable local under Gabe’s tutelage
  • 10am – 5.30pm
  • A fantastic day of travelling the County to meet three of its finest cider makers, each with their own unique approach to cider making
  • The tour includes meeting the makers themselves, behind the scenes tours and tastings and with the opportunity to purchase cider to take home
  • A classic Ploughman’s type lunch will be included – vg and gf options available
  • Along the journey, myriad stories and tales will be told and orchards will be paused at to have a taste amongst the trees
  • An unforgettable experience!
  • Minimum 10 people
  • From £99pp

 

UK Multi-Day Tours

I have hosted groups from the US, Canada, Japan and Norway on multi-days excursions across the UK, ranging from a very personalised tour for two all the way up to hosting more than a 20 cider enthusiasts. Visiting makers, orchards, bars and retailers, this is the definitive way to taste your way through UK cider.

Prices will vary according to the specific nature of each tour.  

 

**Bespoke tastings and tours anywhere in the UK can be negotiated!**

 

For further details on any of the taste and tour options contact me on: gabe@theciderologist.com