Medwyn Cellars - Bowerkin

Locally made Cider from West Linton.

"Driven by my passion for low ABV drinks, I wanted to create something festive, experimental, and drinkable. The journey began with a ciderkin - a lesser-known technique of rehydrating apple scrattings from my 2022 cider. After natural fermentation, the ciderkin rested on the lees for a year.

In 2023, I acquired an IBC's worth of Bacchus skins from Hamstreet Vineyard, a biodynamic winery based in Kent. I added my 2022 cider to the skins, letting it macerate for a month before transferring it to a tank to continue aging. Following the first maceration, I placed the ciderkin on the grape skins for two months.

The resulting drink was intriguing but lacked brightness, so I introduced a small amount of local elderflower to enliven the flavour profile and add subtle floral notes.

I bottled the ciderkin in June, conditioning it with fresh harvest juice. This elaborate process culminated in a drink I've named BOWERKIN." 

750ml Bottle Size

2.8% ABV