Past cider producers
From Ukcider
Sadly there comes a time when cider and perry producers cease production forever. This could be because of retirement or takeover, lack of anybody to take over the business, ill health or any number of reasons. This page documents large and small cider producers from the past, an archive of brand names deleted from the current Regional Producers section.
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Somerset
Coombes Traditional Farmhouse Cider
Japonica Farm, Mark Causeway, Highbridge TA9 4QD.
Chris is the third generation to make cider here and the cider is still matured in oak vats. They produce Dry, Medium and Sweet Cider, as well as an extra strong Kingston Black, a Draught Perry and a bottled Sparkling Perry. Also on sale: Apple juice, cheeses, country wines and cider vinegar. The museum includes rare cider making machinery made in Mark as well as a 20 minute cider making video. There is also a field for camping and a new caravan park open Easter to October, all with electric hookups.
PLEASE NOTE: Coombes is now closed - has been since 2002 - 2003. Japonica Farm is now solely run as a Caravan Site.
Worcestershire
Broadway Cider
Arnold's Wine Merchants, 99 High Street, Broadway, WR12 7AL
Cider was made on the premises of this traditional wine merchants in the picture postcard village of Broadway. The owner has several acres of old orchard which includes many cider varieties such as Somerset Redsteak and Villberie, plus a few old perry pear trees. The cider was bottled when required, still, dry and with a distinctly woody flavour.
