Somerset Cider Tour - Saturday 14th March 2026

Join The Ciderologist on a voyage to three of Somerset's finest cider makers. Somerset is rightly heralded for its cider heritage and for its award-winning small makers - the epitome of English cider heartland.

Varying between farmhouse traditionalists and contemporary modernists, these makers share two central tenets - a reverence for the apple and a quest to produce the finest libations on the planet.   

Bere Cider Company was founded in 1988 and has steadily grown but stayed true to its traditional roots.  They have a focus on a single varietal ciders, with their Yarlington Mill SV winning Supreme Champion at the 2024 Royal Bath and West Show.

Harry's Cider is a multigenerational cider maker from Long Sutton.  The eponymous Harry, Son Toby and team are crafting award winning ciders, whilst making them easy drinking at the same time.  And their brand new cellar door is one of the finest places to purchase and drink cider in the UK.

Somerset Cider Brandy Company is the brainchild of the legendary Julian Temperley who started making cider brandy at Burrow Hill farm, in Kingsbury Episcopi, in 1989.  Half of sister cider from sister company, Burrow Hill, goes into making the aged spirits and mistelles.  We'll explore the ciders and sample the spirits directly from the barrel.

A hearty ploughman's lunch of local produce will also be provided during the day with VG and GF options available.

PICK UP: 10:00am - 2 Castle Way, Taunton, TA1 4AH (between Mecca Bingo and Apple & Parrot Pub)

DROP OFF : 17:00pm - 2 Castle Way, Taunton, TA1 4AH

COST: £115 per person

What's included:

- full transportation for the day

- expert hosting, commentary and guidance from The Ciderologist

- exclusive, behind the scenes access to Bere Cider Co, Harry's Cider & Somerset Cider Brandy Co 

- tasting multiple ciders through the course of the day

- Ploughman's lunch

 If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact gabe@theciderologist.com

 Please read the full Tour Terms & Conditions before purchasing.