First produced back in 1946 by three friends Jack, Ian and John, the cider was perfected in Jack’s house – a home called Merrydown – where the trio would unwind with a glass of cider once their day was done. A smooth, crisp and beautifully balanced medium cider. It contains no artificial colours, flavours or sweeteners.
A delicious heritage cider made for people who have a passion for craft cider.
Founded by three friends; Jack Ward, John Kelland-Knight and Ian Howie in 1946.
Made from 6 - 7 varieties of flavoursome apples.
Merrydown cider is free from artificial flavourings and sweeteners and is suitable for vegetarians and vegans and is gluten-free.
Made from premium English cider apples, sourced from the West Country.
Our three founders were childhood friends and started up Merrydown Wine company in 1946. They borrowed an apple press from a nearby farmer that was 300 years old to make their first batch of Merrydown. Due to a shortage in sugar in the early years, they were forced to make apple wine, or vintage cider as they called it. The company was named after Jack’s house where the three of them would sit around the kitchen table to socialise in the evening, drinking their own delicious cider.
Our much loved Merrydown Original is an apple-y cider which has a medium to sweet taste profile delivering a smooth and fruity drink.
