From Scrumpy Jack to Sarah's Cider... How it started...

Who has heard of “Scrumpy Jack”? Today it’s a brand owned by one of the global drinks company. It had its origins at Symonds Cider, in Herefordshire, who maintained and developed it as a premium naturally produced cider.

Bill Symonds my grandfather. I can remember as a child going to my grandfathers cider factory where we sampled all the different ciders and perries, climbed the great oak vats, breathed in the vapours of apples and left feeling quite tipsy!

I wanted to start again and maintain some of the family traditions, knowhow and recipes. Sarah’s Cider started in November 2004 with just 100 gallons.

The aim is to make a naturally refreshing cider full of apple flavour just like my grandfather used too.

Today, amongst other places, Sarah’s Cider is available from Saxtys wine bar in Widemarsh Street, Hereford, owned and run by Edward Symonds.