Cider is made from apple juice pressed from freshly harvested apples when in season. The fresh juice is slowly fermented and aged at the direction of the Cidermaker to give each cider its unique complexity and character, it is only ready to drink when the Cidermaker is happy with the quality of the batch. Still cider is served as it is but will always contain a level of natural level of residual carbon dioxide from the fermentation. Sparkling Ciders contain higher levels to give it a pleasurable fizz. Bottle conditioned ciders contain the highest levels of carbonation similar to sparkling wines.

However, making cider is an incredibly considered process. Unlike beer making, the fermentation takes advantage of the natural sugars found in the apple. Beer relies on the conversion of starch from cereals such as barley a process that is undertaken in the brewery before the fermentation of beer. With apples the sugars are formed as the fruit ripens outside in the sunshine of the orchard. Our team at Brothers will make decisions that will determine the type of cider we create, including what kind of apples we will use.

Many ciders contain sulphites, which is an antioxidant vital for maintaining freshness and the levels are well within legal limits.

Cider is an alcoholic drink, and the average alcohol content is 4% to 5% ABV. You can check how the alcohol content and the cider is by checking its ABV (alcohol by volume). The ABV tells you what percentage of the cider is made up of alcohol. The higher the ABV, the more alcohol is in your drink.

Cider comes in different varieties, including still, naturally sparkling, bottle-fermented, carbonated, dry, medium, and sweet cider, and it can be made from dessert and eating apples. Pears may also be used to produce Perry or Pear Cider as it is more commonly known these days. Vintage ciders and special reserves made from single orchards or single varieties are also popular. Cider is as diverse in its nature as grapes and Wine. In America, cider is simply pressed apple juice, but once it has been fermented similar to British ciders it is then called hard cider, meaning it contains alcohol and is only sold to adults.

Yes. The majority of ciders do not contain any animal products and are suitable both for vegetarians and vegans. Please check with the supplier/brand for more info.

Bag in Box Ciders are a brilliant packing option, which keeps your cider fresher for longer. Once opened, they can last up to 3 months, so you don’t have to worry about wasting any.

Your order becomes binding as soon as the supplier has accepted it, subject to your rights of cancellation. Your order will be accepted as soon as they have confirmed your order. Their acceptance of your order is conditional on the availability of the Products you have ordered. If any of the Products you have ordered are unavailable, or should events occur beyond our reasonable control, they reserve the right to cancel your order without liability.

In such circumstances they will let you know as soon as possible. Pursuant to the Licensing Act 1964 it is an offence for any person under the age of 18 to buy intoxicating liquor, or for any person over the age of 18 to buy intoxicating liquor on behalf of any person under the age of 18, subject to a maximum fine on conviction of £1000.

Pursuant to the Licensing Act 1964 it is an offence for any person under the age of 18 to buy intoxicating liquor, or for any person over the age of 18 to buy intoxicating liquor on behalf of any person under the age of 18, subject to a maximum fine on conviction of £1000.

To maintain their high standards and freshness of product, some fresh products will be limited and at times unavailable from suppliers. In the event of a particular Product being unavailable it will be omitted from your order. They will make reasonable efforts to contact you if there is a suitable alternative.