How do I choose a cidery in Somerset?
To choose a cidery in Somerset, start with the 41 cider makers Cider Radar lists (as of 2026-10-05), then match a local style: West Country farmhouse cider and scrumpy country. Catalogue samples below are orientation only, not a ranking. Plan ahead when you visit.
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Key facts
- Live count. Cider Radar lists 41 cider makers in Somerset (as of 2026-10-05).
- Style angle. West Country farmhouse cider and scrumpy country.
- Labels / law. UK duty defines cider under 8.5% ABV from apple or pear juice; Somerset leads UK county counts. [1] [2]
- Why go. Largest county count on the UK catalogue map.
Style reading: what scrumpy is.
Which cider makers are listed in Somerset?
A–Z excerpt for orientation — not a ranking. Full hub list: 41.
- Barley Wood Orchard
- Bere Cider Company
- Blackmore Vale Cider
- Bray's Cider
- Bridge Farm Cider
- Brothers Drinks
- Crossman's Prime Farmhouse Cider
- Dick Willows
How do I plan a visit in Somerset?
- Open the Somerset hub before branching to neighbouring Devon or Dorset.
- Taste farmhouse still cider before sparkling tourist bottles.
- Ask about bittersweet varieties such as Dabinett.
- Buy flagons only if you can keep them cool.
Related answers: choose a cidery in the UK · what scrumpy is
Find it on Cider Radar
- Cider makers in Somerset: 41 makers listed (as of 2026-10-05).
- Cider bars · shops · festivals
- Guide: browse by place · Glossary: cider
- You can order directly from the maker in Cider Radar (iOS, Android and web).
- Open the map: app.ciderradar.com · iPhone · Android
Cider and perry are alcoholic drinks. Enjoy responsibly; in the UK it is against the law to sell alcohol to anyone under 18.
Questions
Is every Somerset cider called scrumpy?
No. Scrumpy is a nickname for strong farmhouse cider, not a legal grade. Overview: what scrumpy is.
Sources
- Finance (No. 2) Act 2023, section 49 (meaning of cider) — legislation.gov.uk
- Alcoholic products technical guide: section 2, alcoholic products (cider) — HM Revenue and Customs (UK)