Burrow Hill Keeved Cider is an extraordinary, traditional, and naturally sweet artisanal cider produced by the Somerset Cider Brandy Company at Burrow Hill, England. Master cider maker Julian Temperley and his team have championed classic West Country cider heritage for decades, cultivating traditional vintage apple varieties across one hundred and fifty acres of orchards. Keeving is an ancient, intricate method of natural clarification that halts fermentation early, leaving behind rich, unfermented apple sugars without the addition of artificial sweeteners or forced carbonation.

Why You'll Love It

This cider stands out for its deep bittersweet complexity, luxurious body, and naturally gentle effervescence. Crafted strictly from traditional bittersweet and bittersharp cider apples grown on the limestone-rich slopes of Burrow Hill, the fruit undergoes slow, cool cellar fermentation. The delicate keeving technique starves the wild yeasts of nutrients, resulting in a naturally off-dry, golden nectar bursting with aromas of baked red apples, bittersweet tannins, wild honey, and rustic farmyard character.

Vineyard & Production

The apples are hand-picked in autumn from mature traditional orchards containing historic bittersweet varieties such as Kingston Black, Yarlington Mill, and Dabinett. Upon pressing in vintage wooden presses, the juice undergoes keeving, a traditional process where natural pectins form a gel that rises to the top of the vat, removing nutrients and slowing fermentation. The cider ferments naturally and slowly over winter in cool cellars, retaining its natural fruit sugars before being bottled to create a natural, delicate sparkle.

Tasting Notes

In the glass, it displays a deep, rich amber-gold colour with a light, fine mousse. The nose is exceptionally fragrant and evocative, opening with aromas of baked apple, tarte Tatin, and orchard blossoms, layered with notes of wild honey, autumn leaves, and subtle earthy spices. On the palate, it is full-bodied, smooth, and naturally sweet, offering concentrated baked fruit flavours impeccably balanced by a fine seam of fresh acidity and soft, structural tannins that lead into a long, satisfying finish.

Perfect Pairings

With its generous bittersweet fruit, natural sweetness, and earthy complexity, this West Country keeved cider is an exceptional partner for traditional British gastronomy. It pairs magnificently with aged Somerset Cheddar, blue cheeses like Montgomery's or Stilton, roasted pork belly with crackling, and pork pie. It is also an extraordinary match for apple desserts, fruit tarts, and charcuterie boards.

Grape Varieties

100% Traditional Somerset Cider Apples

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