Their story
Ad Astra Cider is a young cider producer based at Orchardleigh Farm, Stone Allerton, Somerset, registered as Ad Astra Cider Ltd in August 2021 and describing itself as "a new cider producer from the heart of Somerset". They grow cider apples in their own orchard on site, naming Bramley, Dabinett, Michelin, Ellis Bitter, Yarlington Mill, Major and Sweet Coppin among their varieties, blended into four core ciders: Tornado, Protector, Vulcan and Hurricane. They also make apple juice and gin. A taproom in the orchard sells their own drinks alongside other craft keg beer, with regular evening opening hours and appointment visits at other times.
Own orchard at Orchardleigh Farm, Stone Allerton; size and tree age not published.
Apples and pears they nameBramley, Dabinett, Michelin, Ellis Bitter, Yarlington Mill, Major, Sweet Coppin
What they make
- Tornado sparkling, blend of four apples, 5.6% ABV
- Protector blend of three apples, 5.7% ABV
- Vulcan blend of four apples, 5.9% ABV
- Hurricane blend of three apples, strong, 7.4% ABV
- Apple juice from their own orchard
- Gin spirit, sold alongside the cider range
Visiting
Taproom in the orchard at Orchardleigh Farm
Opening times, as they publish them: Friday and Saturday 5pm to 9pm; other visits by appointment
Tastings: Yes. Taproom has outdoor seating and is dog-friendly; sells craft keg beer as well as their own cider.
Tours. By appointment; no set price published.
Where to buy
- Online, direct from the maker adastracider.com
- At the farm or cidery When open
Recent awards
- Bronze, Two Bottles/Cans of Cider (Tornado), Royal Bath and West Show British Cider Championships 2026