Their story
Chiblers is a small craft cider and perry maker run by Geoff Newman at Kempley, near Dymock in Gloucestershire. Newman also runs Chiblers Wild Orchards, an orchard conservation consultancy, drawing on around 15 years advising on traditional orchards in the conservation sector. Fruit comes from traditional orchards managed for wildlife rather than for maximum yield, and the cider and perry blend heritage and modern varieties. Chiblers sells at Kempley Produce Market and at beer and cider festivals across Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire, and offers orchard visits and educational talks to groups. In July 2026 its Dymock Red, Knotted Kernel and Kingston Black blend was named Cider of the Festival at the Cotswold Beer Festival, and its cider and perry have also placed at the Putley Cider and Perry awards.
No single named orchard; fruit comes from traditional Gloucestershire and Herefordshire orchards managed for wildlife, including sites Geoff Newman advises on through his orchard conservation consultancy, Chiblers Wild Orchards.
Apples and pears they nameDymock Red, Knotted Kernel, Kingston Black
What they make
- Dymock Red, Knotted Kernel & Kingston Black blend cider, award-winning blend
- Perry 6% ABV, crisp, not too sweet
Visiting
Tastings: Yes. No shop or set visiting hours; Chiblers attends Kempley Produce Market and local beer and cider festivals, and offers orchard visits and talks to groups by arrangement.
Tours. Orchard visits and educational talks for groups, drawing on Geoff Newman's orchard conservation experience; booking by direct contact, no published price.
Where to buy
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Recent awards
- Cider of the Festival, Cotswold Beer Festival, July 2026 (Dymock Red, Knotted Kernel & Kingston Black blend)
- Winner, sweet draught perry category, Putley Cider and Perry awards