Cider and Perry | Durham Beer Festival

Below is the latest list of Cider and Perry that we expect to be delivered to the Durham Beer Festival. This information is supplied in good faith and whilst we will attempt to keep this page as up to date possible there may still be some last minute changes to availability and ABV may occur. The information below may be sorted by any of the headers (except "Tasting Notes") to help you find drinks to your taste or interest. Just click on the relevant header to sort by that column.

Last Updated: 25th August 2026 @ 20:35

Brewery	Name	Type	ABV	Style	Tasting Notes
Ascension, Sussex	Pilot	Cider	4.6%	Medium Cider	This sessionable cider typifies the Eastern Counties style. An addition of freshly pressed apple juice to a wild fermented cider base, this has huge juicy flavours, complemented by tart acidity to create an unbelievably crushable cider.
Ilford	Somerset Sahara	Cider	5.5%	Dry Cider	Still and cloudy, with a hit of fresh apple and classic bittersweet backbone
Nightingale, Kent	Discovery Blush	Cider	6.0%	Medium-Dry Cider	The Discovery apple is the first to mature and be picked in the autumn. With the nose and flavour of this early variety, our Discovery blend is a medium fruity cider with a delicate rosé blush. A wild fermented minimal intervention cider, which is matured for a minimum of 6 months before release. Rose and strawberry on the nose and palate with clean uplifting acidity
Oliver's, Herefordshire	Traditional Perry	Cider	6.0%	Medium-Dry Perry	Wild fermented, medium dry blend. Slightly less acidity than the Classic, and a fair bit less sweetness. Incredibly drinkable, chalky tannins.
Ross-On-Wye, Herefordshire	Skeleton Crew	Cider	6.2%	Dry Cider	A blend of Dabinett, Harry Masters Jersey and Foxwhelp. A dual vintage blend allows us to craft a cider that showcases youth and maturity together; with firm, structured tannins from these classic bittersweets enlivened by a touch of sharp, tangy Foxwhelp. A bold and lip-macking cider that has you coming back for sip after sip of apple goodness
Sandford Orchards, Devon	Blackberry	Cider	3.4%	Medium-Sweet Fruit Cider	Perfectly balanced and exceedingly refreshing - A delicious blend of fresh apples and blackberries.