444: Worleys and Honey's: Somerset Cider Makers

A sit down Cider Chat with the makers behind Worleys and Honey's Cider! Neil Worley was last on this podcast back in 2016 on episode 26! He and Ria met up at CiderCon which was being held that year in Portland Oregon. Neil's episode on Keeving, a basic how-to, has been a perennical favorite for listeners. Kimberly Jones took over Honey's Cider in 2019 for Bob Honey. Both makers are based in Somerset and each have their own unique style and approach to making Cider. Neil and Kim Craft Ciders Made at Worley and Honey's Worley Cider: Special Reserve Keeved Cider – winner of the Golden Fork award Medium Dry Bottled Cider Find Worley at Frome Weekly Market Honey's Ciders Midford Cider (Medium Dry) Cam Valley Cider Stony Bonk (Cider-Ginger Beer Blend) Kimberly Jones In this Cider Chat with Worleys and Honey's Neil and Kim have observed a shift in cider preferences, with still ciders flourishing outdoors. Neil's experiments in keeving and controlled oxidation highlight the scientific precision he applies to cider making. Meanwhile, Kim is expanding Honey's range with blends tailored to local heritage. How to find Worleys and Honey's Cider Visit the Froome Independent Market from March to December on the first Sunday of each month for a chance to taste their creations. cider to go in classic Bag in Box Contact info for Worleys and Honey's Cider Worleys – https://www.worleyscider.co.uk/ Honey's – http://www.honeyscider.co.uk Mentions in this Cider Chat Totally Cider Tour to the UK – send an email to [email protected] to get on the wait list for this 2025 tour taking place August 25-31, 2025 Chicago Cider Week Chicago Cider Summit CiderCon2025 Promo Code –  Once you get to the registration form, towards the end of the first page you'll reach a section in the form that says "additional registration information" and there is a question: If you have a coupon, please enter code here (case-sensitive): CiderChat