Food & Cider Pairings
Our authentic ciders don’t need to be accompanied by anything to be enjoyed to the full but many foods can be enhanced by the pairing of one of our perfect pints. We’ve put together some dining su... Read More
Category: Blog
Barny’s Lifetime Achievement Award for Services to the Cider Industry
Barny is not the sort of person who likes to grab the limelight but we are very proud that he has just been presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award for Services to the Cider Industry and we though... Read More
What we’ve Learned From 25 Years of Cider Making
Autumn 2026 will mark our 25th harvest at Sandford Orchards! Much has changed since Barny started making cider in a shed more than a quarter of a century ago and we thought you would like to hear his ... Read More
Cider Myths Unwrapped Part 2
In one of our recent blogs we dispelled some common misconceptions about cider but it seems that there are still some more strange beliefs that we think need clarifying. Myth 1: All Ciders Are Equal ... Read More
Why Choosing the Right Apples Makes Great Cider
When it comes to the main ingredient in our cider, we are, of course, very particular. We thought we would share our thoughts on choosing the very best apples. Comparing Apples with Apples Not all a... Read More
Why We’re Proud Members Of The Slow Food Movement
We’ve been a member of the Slow Food Movement since 2018. You might have noticed their snail logo on our bottles and we thought you might like to know more about the organisation represented by this... Read More
Celebrate Dry January with Delicious Alcohol-Free Cider Cocktails
If you are starting January with a new or ongoing plan to drink less alcohol, you are not alone. Non-alcoholic alternatives have grown in number and quality over the last few years, making these inten... Read More
The Tar Barrels of Ottery St Mary
Devon’s Answer to Bonfire Night Crazy and dangerous are two words you might use to describe the Tar Barrels of Ottery St Mary. We’re more inclined to say ‘unique’ and ‘historic’ and hereâ... Read More
Harvest Time
Much as we love long summer evenings sipping cider in the sun, unlike most Brits, we are really excited at the prospect of autumn arriving and bringing with it peak apple season! For us it is like Chr... Read More
Cider Myths Unwrapped
Strange though it may seem, there are people who have yet to fully embrace the joys of cider. Many base their reluctance on common misconceptions about this fabulous apple nectar. We thought it was ti... Read More
Cider & Folk Music: A Match Made In Devon
This summer we will, once again, be the official cider of the The Sidmouth Folk Festival. It is an event that we look forward to participating in every year and is something, as a company, we feel rea... Read More
There’s A New Cider Maker Behind The Wheel!
There’s a guy called Ben that we’ve been working closely with for some time. He is a West Country fellow, born and bred, but he’s travelled all over the world since then and now he’s returned ... Read More
Spring News
As Seen on TV We’ve had an exciting few months with lots of TV appearances. In November, Barny and the cider works featured on BBC’s The One Show, showcasing our DNA mapping work. Then, in Decemb... Read More
Meet The Makers: Andy May-Macleod & Jake White
We would like to introduce you to our cider makers Andy May-Macleod and Jake White.They bring the skill, expertise, science and passion that transforms our humble apples into Sandford Orchards’ awar... Read More
Perfect Date Night Pairings for Cider Lovers
We are old romantics, here at the Cider Works, and, as such, we are always keen to share our love of cider. We have decided to put together some cider-based inspiration for date night dining, to show ... Read More
The Wassail
If you happen to be in the Westcountry in early January, you might be surprised to hear singing, loud banging and even gun shots emanating from the local orchard. Don’t worry. It’s unlikely to be ... Read More
Can No Alcohol Cider Taste as Good as The Real Thing?
There was a time when, if you wanted a non-alcoholic drink, the choice was pretty uninspiring but, driven by a huge surge in no and low drinkers, the shelves are now brimming with alcohol-free alterna... Read More
Meet the Makers – Spotlight on Barny
We’d like to introduce you to Barny Butterfield, Sandford Orchards’ founder and chief cider maker. He’s somewhat of a cider superhero in our eyes (although he’d shrug off any such suggestion).... Read More