OUR CIDER AND PERRY STORY

The Johnson family have been pressing apples and pears at Broome Farm since the 1930s. Today our natural cider and perry is produced in the same traditional way in the unique soil and climate of Herefordshire. The cidermaking is pure and simple, using only whole juice, and allowing natural fermentation.
Cidermaking on Broome Farm is more than business; it is a way of life, and a celebration of the tradition of cider. Into every batch of cider we produce goes our heartfelt belief in the superiority of a natural product over more processed commercial drinks. Our natural cider and perry is made from pure apple and pear juice, pressed ourselves, mainly from our own orchards.
We adore our bittersweet apples – Dabinett, Yarlington Mill, Major and more – and the unique tannic flavours they provide. Different year after year, depending on so many natural factors. The weather, the sun or the rain, the quantity of crop, the health of the tree, the temperature during fermentation. Our job is to keep the product clean and let the apples do the talking.
We recognise the value of blending – mixing in Bittersharps such as Foxwhelp, Browns or Frederick. This lets us create ciders with more depth of flavour, with mixtures of acidity, tannin, astringency as well as varying aromas and aftertastes. Each cider we produce has been carefully considered. Is it unique? Is it worth drinking? Can it be improved by blending? Does it deserve to stand on it’s own as a single variety?
Our scale of cider and perry production allows us to make small batches of single varieties and blends, meaning we usually have over sixty drinks available. The full range of all our draught and bottled craft cider and perry is in the Cider Shop at the Yew Tree Inn, Peterstow, the pub which we manage. Hopefully, each time you visit, we can offer you a new distinctive range of natural cider and perry.
You can also view a map of locations that stock our cider, or you can order cider online to your home.