Cider Tasting & Meet The Maker: Simon Rawlins of Rawlins Family Cider

London Cider and Perry Club Presents an evening tasting cider with Simon Rawlins or Rawlins Family Cider

RAWLINS FAMILY CIDER TASTING and MEET THE MAKER

Thursday 31st July at The Real Al Company, Walthamstow

7.30pm start, finishing at around 9.15pm

Simon Rawlins has won many awards for his Somerset cider, when Founder Alison tasted his ciders at this years British Cider Championships, she knew more people should taste some of these delicious drinks!

Every cider he makes starts with fruit from hand-tended orchards and ends with a drink that’s full of nuance, character, and a proper sense of place.

His keeved ciders are mouthwatering and packed with flavour - both beautifully balanced blends and his single apple varieties.

Simon and our regular host Alison Taffs will be chatting and leading us through a tasting of his ciders.

MORE ABOUT SIMON AND RAWLINS

The Rawlins Family started making cider in 1921 when they moved to Somerset. They sold there cider locally and excess fruit went to Perry's cider.

It skipped a generation but started it up again using the same trees that they used having to learn the techniques all over again. In 2018 they were making more than they could drink ourselves so started selling in our local pub and have grown ever since.

Rawlins use hand picked fruit from local orchards that would otherwise go to waste. Using lots of traditional Somersrt cider apples, including so many that we're unsure of the varieties.

Simon runs the business from a small shed at his house and have to use every bit of space available.

In the last 6 years they have keeved more and more and now keeve about 80% of what they make. Selling this in 750ml Champagne bottles, still keeved in 500ml bottles and BIBS and for the first time this year kegs.

Expect 6 delicious cider samples and the usual insight into the cider making process and location, plus friendly chat and Q&A with fellow cider lovers.

You will have plenty of opportunities to ask questions and enjoy the friendly and relaxed London Cider and Perry Club vibe, along with other London drinkers and enthusiasts.

Hosted by Alison Taffs, Cider Pomellier, LCPC founder and owner of The Hop Inn, Hornchurch with Sam Wright, Founder of The London Cider Circle. The London Cider and Perry Club is a friendly and relaxed environment to meet fellow cider & perry lovers and learn as you taste.

Join us at the Real Al Company HQ, in Walthamstow, a walk from Central Walthamstow (Walthamstow Central and Queens Road stations) and Wood Street. The location is just a short stroll from Walthamstow Villages’ restaurants and pubs.

Water is provided, as well as the 6 tasting samples and seating is on benches. No dogs or children at this event please.

London Cider and Perry Club is a not for profit group, and ticket sales cover costs of the event.

Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to learn about this exciting real artisan drink from one of London's leading cider and perry makers.

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