Where?

Cider-making spans the globe, but our map pinpoints the most renowned British locations

West Country

The most famous region. The Somerset Cider Brandy Company is 150 years old and has sold Cider Bus at Glastonbury Festival since 1979.

5.5% ABV, £2.10/500ml;

ciderbrandy.co.uk

Kent

Orchards abound in “the garden of England”, and Biddenden Strong Cider uses only Kent apples in its sweet, medium and dry styles. Beware, it’s strong. 8.4% ABV, £4.70/1ltr;

biddendenvineyards.com

Midlands

Organic Little Pomona is from a husband and wife team who handpick each apple. First release Feat of Clay is old school: dry, still, cloudy, sour and tangy. 7.2% ABV, £4.85/500ml;

boroughwines.co.uk

Wales

Using a sparkling wine technique, Hallets award-winning Real Cider mixes fermented juice concentrated by keeving (no sugar or water). 6% ABV, £30/per case;

halletsrealcider.co.uk

London

Crowd-funded Hawkes Urban Orchard Cider uses fruit found within the M25; either rejected by markets or donated. Pledge funds to receive cider in return. 4.5% ABV, £2.10/330ml;

beermerchants.com