Thatchers gearing up for its busiest harvest as it continues to invest for growth
Thatchers Cider is gearing up to press more apples in its mill at Myrtle Farm than ever before in one season. The hot weather has resulted in a quality harvest with apples that are full of flavour, sweetness and tannin – just right for cidermaking. Thatchers has 500 acres of its own orchard in Somerset […]
Thatchers kicks off the season with Cornish Pirates
As the new season gets underway, Thatchers Cider has teamed up with the Cornish Pirates to become the official cider at the Mennaye Field Stadium in Penzance. The new three-year partnership between Thatchers and the Cornish Pirates will see Thatchers Gold and Haze the exclusive ciders sold at the Mennaye Field Stadium, as well as […]
A taste of the west
Here at Myrtle Farm we’re all about the apples. And we’re delighted to announce that two of our speciality single variety Cider Barn ciders, Dabinett and Redstreak, have both been given the thumbs up by judges at The Taste of the West awards, receiving a Gold Medal each. Both these delicious ciders that feature traditional […]
Apple growers share Thatchers passion for quality
Embracing the philosophy that quality cider starts in the orchard, we invited our apple growers to Myrtle Farm to meet the cidermakers and have a tour of the mill. Whilst some of the group of growers have supplied us for many years, others are much newer, but they all share one thing, and that’s taking […]
Jill’s close shave for charity
Sandford local Jill Warren, bravely volunteered to shave her hair in aid of the ‘Little Princess Trust’ this week at The Railway Inn, smashing a target of £1000, by raising over £1300 on the night. On donating her hair to such a good cause, Jill said, “Having so many people around me go through the […]
The Grocer Gold Awards 2018!
We’re thrilled to have made the final shortlist in two categories in this year’s Grocer Gold Awards. Our fourth generation cidermaker, Martin Thatcher, is in the final six in the Entrepreneur of the Year category, whilst we’re also in the final six for Drink Brand of the Year. These awards celebrate and recognise the very […]