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Ron Barter, the cider maker at Farrant's Farm, wasn't in the day I stopped by to chat but a relative of his was. She told me several great stories about the cider house and the history of cider there. The cider made here is called Brimblecombe's Cider and it is very tasty. I sampled all the barrels I could. The dry cider aged in rum barrels was spectacular, I really did write home about it. History has it that the cider house here is a 14th century Saxon Longhouse and that cider has been made inside for at least 450 years. Judging by the look and the age of the equipment I believe it. This place feels authentic in every sense, but not the least bit nostalgic. Cider is made here, not for tourists to get goggle eyed over, but for cider enthusiasts to drink. The wooden hand turned press is consists of two screws operated from a single gear assemblage. The cheeses are made of proper cider apples pressed through straw. All their hardwork is worth it and shows in their product.
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