Interesting Cider Fact:
In the 14th Century children were baptised in cider as it was cleaner than water!
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Cider Making Philosophy
The apple juice is the heart of every apple cider so we use locally sourced apple juice which is fermented slowly, to bring out the characteristic apple flavour. Careful aging on lees allows our distinctive apple cider taste to develop. Finally, the apple cider is put into the bottle with sparkle.
No Preservatives, Artificial Colours or Flavours are used to make our apple ciders and, therefore, the alcohol is 6% abv.
We wanted our apple ciders to capture the romance, nostalgia and chivalry of medieval times. They can be enjoyed not only because of that tradition, but also for their complexity and delicate flavour.
At Cider Works, we have a personal connection to our products that reflects the approach of an artisan.
| Year | Dry | Sweet |
| 2011 | - | Silver |
| 2010 | Silver | Bronze |
| 2009 | Bronze | Silver |
| 2008 | - | Silver |
| 2007 | Bronze | Gold |
| 2006 | - | Bronze |
| 2005 |
Bronze |
Silver |
|
2004 |
Bronze |
Silver |
|
2003 |
Bronze |
Silver |
|
2002 |
Bronze |
Bronze |
|
Year |
Dry |
Sweet |
|
2011 |
- |
Bronze |
|
2010 |
Silver |
Silver |
|
2009 |
Bronze |
- |
History
In 1995, a home brew kit for making apple cider paved the way for the formation of Cider Works. Andrey, with his wife, Jodie, turned his skills as a Chemist to make commercial cider making.
In the development phase, the search was for the best apple juice, yeast, and conditions to make a traditional style apple cider. Where possible, everything was to be sourced locally from the South West.
Finally, we thought that we had it right and launched the first of our hand crafted premium quality aged apple ciders in September 2002 in Capel, Western Australia, simply labelled Dry and Sweet.Cider Houses Rules - Max Allen, Australian Gourmet Traveller January 2011
Cider Works Dry Apple Cider.
"The exception that proves the rule:.. but because this is real small-batch, hands-on brewing (it's fermented in Andrey Riedmann's backyard in Capel) and preservative free, it has heaps of character: good bruised apple fruitiness and great length of dry flavour. Like a good English pub cider. 6 per cent alcohol, no preservatives added."
What our customers say:
I am looking forward to Cider Works Sweet being the beverage of choice for this summer! We tell all our friends we have discovered the best drink ever, but don’t tell them it’s cider (due to stereotypes). We just get them to taste it and watch the looks of delicious surprise on their faces.
Thanks for making such a refreshing, natural, hangover free, delicious drink.
Your biggest fans
Dom and Eb 16 Dec 2007
