With a long summer of al fresco gatherings ahead, Devon based Sandford Orchards is launching its core range of craft ciders in cans making these award-winning, authentic ciders the perfect addition to any outdoor occasion. From BBQs to picnics to a quiet pint in the garden with some mates, Sandford Orchards' new canned ciders are a great tasting accompaniment to food and deliciously thirst-quenching on their own. Devon Dry, Devon Mist and Rib Tickler joined Devon Red in the new cans range in May with Fanny's Bramble, Old Blossom, Berry Lane and Cider Ginger to follow this month. All will be available from selected retail outlets and online for nationwide delivery from www.sandfordorchards.co.uk.

Barny Butterfield, Chief Cidermaker at Sandford Orchards comments: “With BBQ season upon us and large outdoor gatherings now permitted, we felt that this was the ideal time to launch some of our core ciders in a new can format. Cans are light, less fragile than bottles and eminently more portable making it the perfect format for al fresco consumption. They are also considered a more environmentally-friendly alternative to bottles, which was another key motivation for us to expand our range into cans.” 

Barny continues: “We believe that we make the best tasting cider using the finest bittersweet apples in the world, grown locally in Devon. Tasting is believing - that's why I'm so keen for every cider fan to sample our cider and see for themselves how delicious it really is. With our new canned range our traditionally made premium quality cider is now accessible to everyone, whatever the occasion!”

Devon Red (ABV 4.5% xxml,  8 x 440ml, RRP £13.99) is a perfectly balanced, naturally tasty and delicious fresh apple cider, named after the rich red soil that gives the orchards their distinctive quality.

Devon Dry Cider (ABV 5% xxml,  8 x 440ml, RRP £13.99) is crisp, dry and filled with mouth watering cider apple tannin leading to a long, clean, citrus finish. It is a tribute to the true West Country dry cider style.

Devon Mist (ABV 4.5%,  8 x 440ml, RRP £13.99) is unfiltered and expertly blended to create a medium, cloudy, session cider, bursting with rich autumnal fruits and a long satisfying finish.

Rib Tickler (ABV 5%,  8 x 440ml, RRP £13.99) was created with The Rugby Players Association to raise vital funds for charity. It has rich aromas of honey and baked apple, ripe and buttery on the palate, with a moreish apple skin flavour, balanced with a crisp, natural acidity.

Fanny's Bramble (ABV 4%, 12 x 330ml RRP £21) is an exceptional craft cider that is a perfectly balanced and exceedingly delicious blend of fresh apple and blackberries.

Old Blossom (ABV 4%, 12 x 330ml RRP £21)  captures the essence of early summer with elderflowers adding a subtle sweetness and delicate aroma to expertly crafted Devon cider.

Berry Lane (ABV 4%, 12 x 330ml RRP £21) is satisfyingly sweet and refreshingly tart, created by adding perfectly ripe raspberries to this masterfully crafted Devon cider.

Cider Ginger (ABV 4%,12 x 330ml RRP £21) is created from fresh pressed root ginger and the finest Devon cider. It is a great food pairing for spicy dishes, and an outstanding cocktail ingredient. 

Founded in 2002, independent, family-owned Sandford Orchards is based in Crediton, Mid Devon in the oldest working cider mill in the UK. The area has long been known as one of the most fertile parishes in all of Britain, both for its grazing and ability to grow apples. Crediton sits in the lee of the moors, so receives the right amount of rain and the right units of heat in summer.

Sandford Orchards takes a fresh, natural and low impact approach to producing cider. With their recent rebrand and expanded capacity, they started 2021 in a strong position to meet the needs of their fast-growing fan base as well as cider drinkers who want to trade up to something more authentic and better tasting.

Combining tradition and innovation, Sandford Orchards produces an award-winning range of core session, flavoured, vintage and fine ciders. 

For further information on Sandford Orchards please visit www.sandfordorchards.co.uk, follow Sandford Orchards on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. 

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