Somerset cider

Somerset is one of the centers of cider production in England. The ciders from Somerset are typically dry and full-bodied. Their color can range from yellow to light amber, and they can be clear or cloudy. Most are intensely flavored, fruity, complex, and bittersweet, but they can vary in style and character. Somerset ciders are made by traditional methods and usually with sharper, bittersweet apple varieties such as Jerseys, Kingston Black, or Dabinett.

Most ciders are a blend of apple varieties, but there are some single varietals. Somerset has a centuries-old cider tradition that most likely started in monasteries. It remains one of the most prolific regions for traditional English ciders.