Their story
Porlock Cider Company describes itself as a small family business making cider from locally grown apples on a working farm in Porlock. It produces small batches using low-carbon pressing methods, and sells three named ciders: Vale, Bay and Weir. The company does not publish a founding date or founders' names. It does not have a public orchard trail or farm-based visitor centre; instead it sells through a shop at nearby Porlock Weir, and it says it can arrange private tastings by appointment. Its ciders have also reached local pubs around Porlock and Watchet, including the Top Ship Inn, Pebbles Tavern and the Esplanade Club.
What they make
- Vale medium, still, traditional, 6%
- Bay flagship, sparkling, light with a hint of dryness
- Weir dry, still, scrumpy style
Visiting
Shop at Porlock Weir
Tastings: Yes. The working farm itself is not open to visitors; private tastings can be arranged separately.
Where to buy
- Top Ship Inn, Porlock Stockist
- Pebbles Tavern, Watchet Stockist
- The Esplanade Club, Watchet Stockist