Other bits & pieces...
Accomodation
Herefordshire Tourist Information gives information on a range of accomodation as well as other activities in Herefordshire including the Cider Cycling Route.
Accomodation local to Putley,
The Coach House B&B is in Putley from where you can enjoy the footpaths through the surrounding orchards.
Cider makers Mary & David run a rural B&B close to Putley.
Pixley End Camping and Caravan site is conveniently situated next to the Trumpet Inn which has good food and ales.
Or enjoy a luxurious night at The Verzon House Hotel at Trumpet where rooms are named after local apples.
Pubs with Cider
The Crown at Woolhope has the very best range of cider and perries but don`t get tempted to take the Cider Challenge!
Excellent local food and a host of cider events including the Cider Festival during the May Day Weekend 1st-3rd May including the cider and perry we made with Matt in 2009 - see his photo gallery on-line!
The Butchers Arms at Woolhope was recently awarded a Bib Gourmand in the 2010 Michelin Guide as well as offering an excellent range of local cider and perries.
Further Information
There are some excellent web sites:
www.cider.org.uk is Andrew Lea's web site and he has some excellent information and guidance
UK Cider site has lots of useful information from and about other craft cider makers
There are some easy-to read-books which are all mentioned on other web sites - but
Real Cidermaking On a Small Scale by Michael Pooley and John Lomax dedicates a chapter on Troubleshooting which will also explain why we are so fastidious about cleanliness at every stage of the process!
Cider-Making Supplies
Sodium metabisulphite for sterilising containers, syphon tubing and airlocks can be found on a number of brewing shops or on-line. We have used www.the-home-brew-shop.co.uk
Photos
Many thanks to Peter who designed the initial web site including the photos used in the banner, and to Alexsei whom took The Enthusiast Day photos. Other photos were taken by Peter, Alexsei or myself.
BBC Hereford & Worcester asked me to do a video diary about cider making and the Little Cider Press - so take a look! |
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