Our Ciders & Perries
Our cider is made in very small batches, reflecting the hand-crafted nature of our products. As with any natural product the harvest can be a little different every year, as can the subtle properties of the apples or pears from any given tree. As a result, we place an emphasis on this annual character by stating the vintage of every cider we make. They are generally fermented to dry, as we try to let nature takes its course with minimal intervention. While all our ciders are produced in limited quantity, some experimental drinks are especially limited. Below is a list of currently available ciders and perries.
Pomme Bovarde
2024
Perhaps a unique cider world wide. A single variety, very limited-edition dry cider made from fresh-pressed juice from Pomme Bovarde, an old Swiss apple variety.
Aroma: Ripe green apple skins, raspberry, vanilla pudding. Palate: Rhubarb, hot raspberries, peach yogurt, a light tannic grip on the finish.
- 5,6% vol -
62 x 750ml bottles
750ml: €12
Gelbmöstler
2024
A single variety, very limited edition perry made from fresh-pressed juice from Gelbmöstler pears. Tropical fruits and a light touch of spice.
- 7,2% vol -
62 750ml bottles
750ml: €14
Bayerische Weinbirne
2024
A single variety, very limited edition perry made from fresh-pressed juice from Bayerische Weinbirne pears.
- 5,4% vol -
61 750ml Bottles
750ml: €12
Helden
2024
The one we are always looking forward to. A medium-dry perry, made with pears from a single Karcherbirne tree, estimated to be 140 years old, standing in an old field system named Helden. Fruit-forward with a refreshing acidity and gentle grippy tannins.
- 7,0% vol -
242 x 750ml bottles
750ml: €16
With Grace & Astonishing Slowness
2023
A dry perry, made with mostly Oberösterreicher Weinbirne, cut with Bittenfelder Sämling apples to add a zing of acidity.
- 7,6% vol -
121 750ml bottles
750ml: €14
a very small stage in a vast cosmic arena
2023
An in-press blend of Brunnenbirne Oberösterreicher Weinbirne, Schweizer Wasserbirne and Luxemburger Mostbirne. Fruity, with a subtle tannic edge.
- 6,2% vol -
60 750ml Bottles
750ml: €13
Muskateller
2021
An almost single variety Belle de Boskoop cider, aged 2 years on the lees in a barrique. Further aged for 8 months in stainnless steel, where the cider was infused with clary sage. Finally bottled three years after pressing.
- 6,8% vol -
189 750ml bottles
750ml: €14
Schefflenzer Edelmost
2023
A reimagining of the traditional Most of Baden-Württemberg. Made using 70% old apple varieties and 30% perry pears, aged on the lees for nine months then bottled with a sparkle.
- 6,4% vol -
186 750ml bottles
750ml: €12
Grüney J
2022
A single variety Grüne Jagdbirne perry. Aged 20 months on the lees. The most acid-led perry we’ve ever made with a pH of 2.93, this is one for fans of Lambic and sour beers. It will melt your face.
- 7,4% vol -
57 750ml bottles made
750ml: €12
Blackheart
2023
A dry, traditionally acid-led cider made with a blend of old apple varieites, infused with a touch of Barry’s Gold Label black tea, aged on the lees for eight months.
- 6,4% vol -
120 750ml bottles
750ml: €12
Straumr
2023
Schweizer Wasserbirne and Kirchensaller Mostbirne, fermented with Norwegian Kveik, a traditional farmhouse beer yeast. The Kveik lends the perry a highly tropical fruit character.
- 6,4% vol -
60 750ml bottles made
750ml: €14
Helden
2022
A single tree dry perry. Made from pears from an as yet unidentified pear variety, the majestic tree is estimated around 140 years old and carries fruit only every second year.
- 8,4% vol -
240 750ml bottles
750ml: €16
Schweizer Wasserbirne
2023
A fruity, dry perry made from Schweizer Wasserbirne, one of the most common perry pear varieties across southern Germany.
- 5,8% vol -
62 750ml bottles made
750ml: €12
No Remorse
2022
No Remorse takes no prisoners. A large dose of Grüne Jagdbirne brings big acids and tannins. Barely held in check by Kieffer's Hybrid, Pastorenbirne and a range of foraged perry pears. Notes of quince and tinned peaches with a drying astrngency.
- 6,8% vol -
61 750ml botles
750ml: €14
Pyromancer
2022
For the serious chilli heads who are also perry-curious. Pyromancer is a single variety Bayerische Weinbirne perry infused with roasted habanero chillis during fermentaiton. The result is an exceptionally spicy, fiery, yet fruity perry, not for the faint-hearted. Pyromancer also makes a great mixer for spicy cocktails!
- 7,1% vol -
90 330ml Bottles
330ml: €4.50
Awesome Machinery
2021
The awesome machinery of nature in action (for you Carl Sagan fans). A wild-fermented still dry cider. An in-press blend of King of the Pippins, Cox's Orange Pippin and Jonagold, with 25% perry pears in the mix. Aged 19 months on the lees, this cider is as close to the traditional Most of our region as we have made.
- 6.6% vol -
300 750ml Bottles
750ml: €10