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Crackington Cider Co.
Home of the stripey cider
2022 Taste of the West Champion Cider
About The Crackington Cider Company
Producers of artisan, small batch, award winning Cornish ciders
Home of the Taste of the West Champion Cider for 2022.
Jonathon and Samantha started the Crackington Cider Co. from their home in Cornwall in 2011, located in an area of outstanding natural beauty, less than a mile from Crackington Haven, with its beautiful beach, and welcoming cafes and pub.
It all started with a gift of 30 cider apple trees from Jon's Dad, Eddie. The orchard now has over 1100 cider apple trees. Jon has focused on the conservation of Cornish and vintage quality West Country cider apples, many of which he grafted from cuttings due to their rarity. To ensure a perfect balance of sweet, bittersweet, sharp and bitter sharp apples, 30 varieties of cider apples are grown including Rattler, Lord of the Isles, Captain Broad, Collogett Pippin and Dabinett. We never use chemicals or pesticides on the orchard to promote biodiversity and improve soil quality. As a consequence we have also seen a huge increase in bird populations and varieties. Apples are pressed, fermented and bottled in the Cidery.. The ciders are slow matured in stainless steel fermentation vats for 9-12 months to develop a full clean character, with speciality ciders such as our sparkling Tremayna and award winning barrel aged ciders aged for at least a further 9 months. All of our ciders are vegan and gluten free.
We care deeply about the environment and do not use any pesticides on the orchard. We manage the grass in the orchard to encourage wild flowers, bees and butterflies by only mowing twice a year. This has also had a positive impact on the numbers and varieties of birds in the orchard.
Visit our onsite cider shop and outside tasting bar, where you are most welcome to come and sample our 'Taste of the West' award-winning ciders and explore the Cidery.
Open Tuesday 12-5
Thursday 12-5
Friday 12-5
Saturday 1-4
CELEBRATE WITH CIDER
Multiple Award Winning Sparkling Méthode Traditionnelle
Méthode Traditionnelle was invented by English cider makers in the 1600s. Used in Champagne production, champagne yeast creates a secondary fermentation in the bottle. Over two years in the making. The result: a naturally sparkling vintage brut cider of exceptional quality. Named Tremayna after our farm.
Great Taste Awards 2023 Two Stars
94 points from the International Wine and Spirits competition
Silver at the British Cider Championships 2023:
"good bubbles, poached apple aroma, good mouth feel and acidity"
Go to our speciality ciders section to order.
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Limited Edition
Rum Barrel Aged Cider
Champion Cider Taste of the West 2022
Aged in plantation rum oak casks for a minimum of 9 months, and then back sweetened with a little muscovado sugar, this cider is the colour of burnt sugar and takes on the character of both the rum and the oak.
Delicious!
Limited Edition
Oak Barrel Aged Cider
Now released
Our wild yeast, slow fermentation, single variety Dabinett cider, further aged in oak barrels for an additional twelve months to soften the tannins and develop a smooth character. A medium still cider of exceptional quality. Serve chilled
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Cornish Ciders by the case
All the prices on the website include courier delivery within the UK mainland.
Receive our award-winning ciders from only £3.33 per bottle - delivered to you straight from the orchard and cidery. Visit our cider shop at Tremayna, Cornwall, to pick up bottles from as little as £2.50 a bottle
Our ciders are pressed on site from 100% cider apples. The ciders are slow matured for a full smooth flavour. All ciders are vegan and gluten free
Dry Still Cider
Our dry cider has a vinous quality which lends itself to pairings with cheese, fish or chicken: a lower alcohol alternative wherever a dry white wine might be used. It has a clean taste profile with a long tannic finish which allows the apple flavour to sing through. Serve chilled or at room temperature. 6.5% ABV.
Medium Still Cider
A popular choice. A full bodied medium still cider where sugars and tannins are balanced to give a highly enjoyable experience with a long smooth clean finish. Ideal for drinking anytime. Serve chilled. 6.5% ABV.
Sweet Still Cider
A refreshing sweet still cider bursting with a full apple flavour. Clean tasting. Serve chilled. Perfect pint for a summer day! 6.5% ABV.
Prices include delivery to the UK.
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Speciality Cornish Ciders
Tremayna, Méthode Traditionnelle
A naturally sparkling vintage brut cider of exceptional quality. Champagne yeast creates a secondary fermentation in the bottle. Produced in exactly the same manner as a Champagne wine and two years in the making.
Farmhouse Cider Flagon
A cloudy bittersweet cider bottled slightly earlier than our other ciders. The tannin haze adds a bite to the finish. Medium in balance. Immensely drinkable. Serve chilled. Shake for a more tannic experience. Available in 1 litre flagons and 3 litre bag in boxes.
Mulled Cider Flagon
A hand crafted mulled cider pressed from vintage quality West Country cider apples and blended with cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, cloves and orange. Available in a 1 litre flagon. Serve hot.
Whisky Barrel Cider Flagon
A premium medium dry still cider pressed from vintage quality West Country cider apples. Matured in oak whisky barrels to develop a full character with a hints of smoke,
vanilla and whisky. Available in a 1 litre flagons. ABV 8.4%.
Vintage Cider
Our driest cider is a slow matured premium cider pressed from vintage quality West Country cider apples. Crisp green apple and a hint of tartness reminiscent of dry white wine. This cider was showcased by in Modern British Cider by Gabe Cook. Gabe described it as "the epitome of how British cider can be presented and drunk like a still table wine. Perfectly branded...it has the structure and composition of an orange wine - gently spicy, satisfying...with a savoury finish. This is sensational." This is a live cider that will continue to improve with age but is ready to be drunk now. Chill exceedingly well. Serve in wine glasses as a lower alcohol alternative to wine. Available in 750ml wine bottles. ABV 8.2%
