Aspall is a manufacturer of cider

Cider

Cider or cyder is a fermented alcoholic beverage made from apple juice. Cider varies in alcohol content from 2% abv to 8.5% abv or more in traditional English ciders. In some regions, such as Germany and America, cider may be termed "apple wine"...

 (which is always spelled as Cyder in their branding) and other apple

Apple

The apple is the pomaceous fruit of the apple tree, species Malus domestica in the rose family . It is one of the most widely cultivated tree fruits, and the most widely known of the many members of genus Malus that are used by humans. Apple grow on small, deciduous trees that blossom in the spring...

 derived products. Its brewery is located at Aspall Hall in the village of Aspall, Suffolk

Aspall, Suffolk

Aspall is a village and civil parish in the Mid Suffolk district of Suffolk, England. According to the 2001 census it had a population of 52. The village is about 15 miles north of Ipswich, and 12 miles south of Diss....

, England

England

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.

History

The business has been established since the mid-18th century based on apple trees introduced from Jersey

Jersey

Jersey, officially the Bailiwick of Jersey is a British Crown Dependency off the coast of Normandy, France. As well as the island of Jersey itself, the bailiwick includes two groups of small islands that are no longer permanently inhabited, the Minquiers and Écréhous, and the Pierres de Lecq and...

 initially for the use of the Chevalliers of Aspall Hall

Chevalliers of Aspall Hall

The Chevalliers of Aspall Hall are a wealthy, noble and prestigious well-known family in Britain. They were particularly celebrated in the 18th century...

, the owners of the estate, who were from that island. It was a founder member of the Soil Association

Soil Association

The Soil Association is a charity based in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1946, it has over 27,000 members today. Its activities include campaign work on issues including opposition to intensive farming, support for local purchasing and public education on nutrition; as well the certification of...

 in 1946.

In addition to cyder, Aspall also make an unfermented Apple Juice

Apple juice

Apple juice is a fruit juice manufactured by the maceration and pressing of apples. The resulting expelled juice may be further treated by enzymatic and centrifugal clarification to remove the starch and pectin, which holds fine particulate in suspension, and then pasteurized for packaging in...

, Organic Cyder Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar

Apple cider vinegar, otherwise known as cider vinegar or ACV, is a type of vinegar made from cider or apple must and has a pale to medium amber color...

and Apple Balsamic Vinegar. The company also imports and markets: Spanish Red Wine Vinegar and White Wine Vinegar, and an Italian Organic Balsamic Vinegar.

Types of Cider

• Aspall Draught Suffolk Cyder (5.5% ABV) - available on draught, or in bottles
• Aspall Organic Suffolk Cyder (7% ABV) - bottles only
• Aspall Dry Premier Cru Suffolk Cyder (7% ABV) - bottles only
• Aspall Perronelle's Blush Suffolk Cyder (5.4% ABV) - bottles only (includes creme de mure (blackberry liqueur))
• Aspall Hot Spiced Cyder (4.7% ABV) - 5L box