Published on October 1st, 2024.

How to Choose Ciders That Complement Your Venue’s Vibe

Just in time for Cider and Perry Month!

Cider and Perry Month is back! Celebrated in both May and October, these months highlight the seasonal delight of cider. May is an especially festive time, as orchards burst into bloom and fruit begins to set. This is also when cider and perry from the previous year’s harvest reach maturity, ready to be enjoyed—a true celebration of the cider makers’ hard work!

October is another crucial period in the cider-making calendar. It’s the time for harvesting, milling, pressing, and fermenting as cider and perry production goes into full swing. With so many varieties available, choosing the perfect cider selection for your venue can feel overwhelming, especially when customers ask for recommendations. Here’s a guide to help you curate a cider list that suits your venue’s vibe and customer preferences.

Ciders for a Sophisticated Bar

When hosting a refined bar, the offerings need to reflect the clientele that walks through the door. You need something that sparkles just like wine. Balfour Jake’s Estate Cider is a cider treated with a winemaker’s touch. Each apple is paired with their own flavour-unleashing wine yeast. The two dessert apples, Cox and Egremont Russet, form a soft sweetness balanced on a crisp backbone of vibrant Bramley acidity. This cider is beautifully packaged to sit alongside Balfour’s premium wine range.

Ciders for a Cosy Pub

A comfy pub calls for an accessible and balanced cider that appeals to a wide range of customers. Treat them to a cider that’s very quaffable with a hearty mouthfeel. Kentish Pip High Diver plunges customers into a world of fine bubbles and bobbing apples. A luxurious blend with Cox and Bramley apples, medium dry, marrying fresh acidity with a bright aromatic fruit character.

Ciders for an Inviting Restaurant

In a restaurant setting, a lighter cider that complements a variety of dishes is key. Curious Apple Cider goes exceptionally well with pizza, but it’s so light and crisp that it won’t offend any pairing. Made from 70% Rubens apples and 30% Bramley apples, this cider is hand-picked and produced at Curious’ own winery using Champagne yeast. The result is a light, fresh, crisp apple taste that enhances any meal without overpowering it.

Ciders for a Beer Garden

Rosie’s Pig Rhubarb is perfect for the beer garden. There are still a few weeks left of sunshine and we will be soaking up every last bit before we can say goodbye to the summer. This cider has a complex, slightly astringent with a hint of citrus and tart finish. Made with fresh pressed Herefordshire apples & slowly matured to create a well-balanced cider with a fruity taste – refreshingly moreish.

Ciders for All the Above

Looking for an option for all the above? The Thatcher’s Fusion pump is the perfect solution with three flavours to suit every customer. Blood Orange infusion is a vibrant mouth-watering, juicy cider, bursting with blood orange flavour. Waves of orange aromas burst from the glass. Dark Berry has a rich fruity flavour and fresh berry aroma adds an exciting new twist to our range. Cloudy Lemon is bursting with zingy lemon for the perfect balance of sweet and sharp notes, characterized by the intense, fragrant aroma of lemon juice.