Pips Celebration Cider
Every bottle is made for a moment worth remembering.
Whether it’s the sound of glasses clinking at a wedding, a golden anniversary in the garden, a milestone birthday beneath summer skies, or simply friends gathered around a long table — Celebration Cider was crafted for exactly that feeling. It’s a cider made not just to be tasted, but to be shared.
A Multi-Year Great Taste Success
True to its name, our Celebration Cider has become a hallmark of our craft, consistently earning 2-Star Great Taste Awards in 2021, 2022, 2023, and most recently in 2025. This high-tier accolade, described by the Guild of Fine Food as “above and beyond delicious,” validates our small-batch approach to traditional Herefordshire cider.
A Sensory Journey: In the Words of the Judges
We believe the quality of a cider is found in its balance. Over the years, Great Taste judges have praised the Celebration Cider for its complex character and visual appeal:
- Appearance & Aroma: Judges have frequently noted its “wonderful deep rose gold” and “honey” colours. The aroma is often described as “warm and spicy,” reminiscent of “baked apple,” “brown sugar,” and “honeyed notes,” with a “classic Hereford nose”.
- The Palate: The experience of drinking Celebration Cider is described as a “journey”. It offers a “juicy unctuous body” with flavours ranging from “caramel apple” to “smoky oak” and “dried fruit”.
- The Finish: A recurring highlight in the judging notes is the balance between “immediate sweetness” and “correcting tannins” that lead to a “clean, gently dry,” and “mouthwatering” finish.
The Craft Behind the Celebration
The consistency of these awards is no accident. The Celebration Cider is a classic Herefordshire blend that showcases the “maturity of the orchards”.
- Heritage Fruit: We use a secret blend of seven apple varieties—including Breakwell’s Seedling, Dabinett and Michelin – harvested from our family orchard planted in 1959.
- Hand-Selected Quality: Every apple is hand-picked to ensure only the finest fruit is used. The result is 100% fermented apple juice with no additives.
- Artisan Precision: Judges have described the Celebration Cider as “beautifully crafted” and “expertly produced,” noting that the “characters of the apple varieties are all working together to produce a lovely complexity”.
A Cider for Life’s Milestones
Celebration Cider has been poured at weddings in old stone barns, opened for 50th birthdays, raised in toasts to new beginnings and long partnerships. Its deep rose glow catches candlelight beautifully; its balance of sweetness and tannin makes it generous, but never overpowering.
It is a cider that suits a table laid for occasion – but equally, it transforms an ordinary gathering into something just a little more memorable.
Because some moments deserve something made with care.
Versatility in Pairing
The robust profile of the Celebration Cider makes it an excellent companion for food. Judges have specifically recommended pairing its “savoury and sweet” notes with Stilton cheese, robust puddings, or enjoying it as a “refreshing drink” on a summer’s day.
