Two champions of local provenance, Webbs and Little Pomona, have joined together to craft The Thankful Receiver, a cider which celebrates local fruit and the cycle of nature, from bee to bottle. Traditional cider apples and juicy eaters combine to produce a cider which reflects vintage and orchard, and can be enjoyed either sipped solo or with food.
Louise Webb of Webbs says "We are always looking to bring the best in food and drink to our customers and were delighted to have the opportunity to work with Little Pomona to create something unique for Webbs."
"We were drawn to Little Pomona's use of natural methods and working only with local family-run orchards bearing the best possible fruit. James, Susanna and their cider maker, Laurence Cocking, are masters of creating mouth watering ciders to match with food which goes hand-in-hand with our food hall produce. So my team and I set off one spring morning to work with them to blends this cider."
Susanna and James Forbes founded Little Pomona in 2015, having left their homes in Epsom for the fruit of Herefordshire and the county's cider making community. Working with its home orchards, Little Pomona soon became known for producing full-flavoured ciders and perries that speak of the land and the harvest and work well with food. Now based on Brook House Farm near Bromyard, the team draws on fruit from some of the region's most talented orchardists.
Many combinations of naturally fermented ciders were tasted before the final selection was made; a blend using zesty Discover apples and rich Egremont apples from a local Worcestershire orchard along with barrel-aged Dabinett from Brook House Farm itself. It's light natural sparkle means The Thankful Receiver is a very versatile drink. It can be enjoyed on its own as a refreshing aperitif or paired with a favourite cheese board - the more flavourful the selection, the better. Alternatively, enjoy it with friends over a wood-fired pizza or a warming autumn curry as the evenings close in.
Louise Webb goes on to explain, "The name The Thankful Receiver was inspired by the circle of gratitude for all the unseen work that takes place in producing each bottle, from the moment the bees start their work in pollinating the fruit, to the growers, to the labourers who hand pick, to the blenders, and ultimately to those who enjoy the cider. We'll be adding this to our dinner tables in the coming months, so in true cider tradition., here's to good health: Wassail!".
The Thankful Receiver is available to purchase in 750cl bottles at £12.99 - in store or online, just click the button below to shop.
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