The United Kingdom boasts one of the oldest cider-making traditions in Europe. In the rolling hills of Herefordshire, Somerset, or Devon, century-old orchards stretch as far as the eye can see. There, the British cider industry is an institution, a pillar of rural life, where English cider is often dryer, more tannic, and more complex than one might expect.

On Cider Geeks, we crossed the Channel to explore this unique world: the cideries in England that blend ancestral techniques with creative flair. For while the heritage is strong, the British cider scene is also one of the most dynamic in the world. From London's experimental micro-cideries to the historic houses of the West Country, each producer brings their unique vision of cider.

In this section, meet the British cideries: their methods (often wild fermentation), their local apples like Kingston Black or Dabinett, and their varied styles — still or sparkling, keeved or dry, single variety or blends.