Cider Apples For Sale
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2023 Harvest Complete
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We can supply all the cider apple varieties below, some in bigger quantities than others. Home cider makers and craft cider producers are equally welcome. All our apples are hand picked and have been very carefully treated throughout the growing season. You can order a specific variety or you can get a mix. Michelin are usually picked about three weeks later than the other varieties.
Dabinett Apples
(Bittersweet Cider Apples)
Dabinett is the favourite cider apple variety in Ireland and Britain. It’s a consistently gREAT apple, with a rich, bittersweet juice that creates a full-bodied cider. The natural sugar content in Dabinett apples is high, which gives a relatively high alcohol content post-fermentation, while the bitter tannins provide a complex taste profile that is much sought after by cider connoisseurs.
The versatility of Dabinett cider apples is unmatched; they can be blended with other varieties to create different cider profiles or used alone to produce a single-varietal cider that showcases the unique characteristics of the apple.
Michelin Apples
(Bittersweet Cider Apples)
Michelin is a great cider apple variety. It’s a very good cropper, even from early on. It produces a lot of really good juice, although there probably isn’t enough zing in it to hold a straight cider on its own. It’s a terrific element for any blend, though.
Michelin is prized by cider makers for its versatility and balance. The apples give harmonious blend of sweetness, acidity, and astringency, making a well-rounded cider. The Michelin apple’s juice has a moderate sugar level which ferments into a cider with a pleasant, mid strength, suitable for a wide audience and great for blending.
Harry Masters Jersey
(Bittersweet Cider Apples)
Harry Masters Jersey Or Harry M. Jersey is a mid-season bittersweet variety, ready for picking in mid to late October. The flesh is sweet and astringent and it yields its juice easily. An excellent cider variety and one of the staples of the English craft cider trade. Believed to be a seedling of Yarlington Mill, it has been grown very successfully since the early 20th Century. The apple’s juice has a deep, amber color, which translates into a cider that is very satisfying to taste and also visually appealing. The aroma is terrific, a blend of spicy and earthy notes. The natural sweetness of the Harry Masters Jersey is counterbalanced by its astringent tannins, which give a full-bodied, complex taste that has a lasting finish.
Herefordshire Redstreak
(Bittersharp Cider Apples)
An ancient and very famous cider apple variety, Herefordshire Redstreak came from France to the Scudamore Orchards in Herefordshire, where a pip was planted in the early 1600s. The apples are medium sized and streaked with red on a green background. The juice is high in acid and tannins. A great base for a straight cider and also very amenable to blending. The apples are distinguished by their high sugar content, which not only leads to a naturally sweeter cider but also allows for higher alcohol levels upon fermentation. This characteristic is particularly appreciated traditional English artisan cider makers, where strength and full flavour are prized. An excellent variety for blending and for adding oomph.
Kingston Black Apples
(Bittersharp Cider Apples)
If the soil in your orchard, the exposure and microclimate suits it, Kingston Black is an excellent cider apple varieties. The only reason it isn’t planted more is because it can be difficult to grow. If your orchard is suitable, though, it’s a great apple. They have the perfect balance of sugar for fermentation, tannins for body and structure, and acidity for a refreshing crispness. This combination can produce a well-rounded and complex cider without the need for blending multiple apple varieties. Kingston Black trees tend to be relatively small and manageable, which makes them ideal for smaller orchards where space is at a premium.