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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.

How do I plan a visit in Somerset?

  1. Open the Somerset hub before branching to neighbouring Devon or Dorset.
  2. Taste farmhouse still cider before sparkling tourist bottles.
  3. Ask about bittersweet varieties such as Dabinett.
  4. 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 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

  1. Finance (No. 2) Act 2023, section 49 (meaning of cider) — legislation.gov.uk
  2. Alcoholic products technical guide: section 2, alcoholic products (cider) — HM Revenue and Customs (UK)

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