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Cider Consultancy & Expertise

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Hire the Beard. Get the Brains.

When you’ve been elbow-deep in apples for as long as Toby has, you pick up a few tricks. Whether you’re starting from scratch or fine-tuning a cider that’s nearly there, Toby offers consultancy to cideries across the UK — sharing his know-how, hard-won lessons, and a dash of bearded wisdom.

Rooted in a community over competition mindset, Toby believes great cider should be shared.  From recipe refinement and fermentation troubleshooting to orchard planning and scaling up production, he’s here to help fellow cider-makers craft something brilliant.

Need help bottling too? We’ve got you covered. Our on-site bottling service is available for small to mid-scale producers, giving your cider the finish it deserves — with care, precision, and zero faff.

Want to chat apples and ambition?

 

Cider Consultancy with a Twist of Know-How

Pick the Brain Behind the Beard

 

Need a hand with your cider setup? Want to refine your recipe, scale up production, or just stop winging it? Toby’s helped producers across the UK turn great ideas into great cider — with a little less stress and a lot more flavour.

Get in touch and let’s turn your apples into something brilliant.

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