Midsummer Cider Fiesta
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On arrival, pick up a welcome glass of cider and sip it as you ramble around our orchards (and vineyard) and cidery, hopefully in glorious midsummer sunshine!, learn about our approach to cider-making and enjoy samples of four more of our ciders, finishing with a shot of Wild West Gin (and optional tonic!) - using our very own cider as a botanical.
To accompany your cider, get stuck into our special Mexican themed barbecue. Enjoy the music in a relaxed atmosphere - lounge around on hay bales, chat to friends old and new about the delights of cider on a midsummer's evening!
What to expect:
- A welcome glass of cider upon arrival.
- A guided tour around the orchards and cidery.
- Cider-making insights from the experts.
- Tasting of four different ciders, showcasing a variety of flavours.
- A shot of Wild West Gin, crafted with cider botanicals.
- A Mexican-themed BBQ to complement the cider tasting.
- Live music by the local Bristol band, the Harrisons.
Age restrictions: 18+
| Adult (Over 18s) | £35 |
What people are saying
Jun 2024
Wild West Cider did a great job. Great hospitality, lovely cider and gin Great food and music. On...
Jun 2024
Lovely ciders; great location and ambience; love supporting local businesses; great hosts; loved ...
Jun 2024
This was a well-organised event and, even though I attended alone, I soon met numerous like-minde...
How to get there
Facilities
- Experience takes place outdoors
- Parking
- Refreshments available
- Toilets
- Wheelchair accessible
- WiFi
On the day
- This is a mainly outdoor event - dress accordingly!
- Wear sturdy footwear to visit the vineyard and orchards.
- We will provide free pickup/dropoff from a central Bristol location if there is demand.
- Please let us know when booking if you would like to reserve a place.
- Parking available on site. Otherwise Uber will come to us!
- Also we are on X6 bus route, 15 minutes walk from Failand bus stop (check timetable, last bus is early!)
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You'll be hosted by
Wild West Cider
Wild West Cider deliver unique cider tastings and events at their Failand Farm just outside of Bristol city centre. Their home-grown ciders are full of interesting flavours and are made using the traditional methods of cider making. Hand-picked apples from local orchards are at their core, and all Wild West Ciders are wild fermented using naturally occurring yeast to produce a variety of delicious blends. With little to no intervention, these blends are truly the real thing.
Sean Beaton
Sean arrived in North Somerset during lockdown and never left, having been seduced by the idea of making wine and cider - and also becoming Matt's son-in-law! Having left city life behind he is never happier than in the seat of a tractor or cleaning tanks in the cidery! He has shown a real talent for managing ciders through the fermentation process and producing some truly delicious blends!
Matt Stephenson
Matt got into cider making by accident having originally set out to make wine. Having spent 35 years in an office he became a farmer (also by accident) and decided that growing fruit and making drinks would be more fun than keeping sheep. He has always been fascinated by the magic of the fermentation process. A devotee of spaghetti westerns, the name Wild West Cider came to him in a flash of inspiration whilst watching Once Upon a Time in the West for the umpteenth time.
Any questions?
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