⚲ Cornwall, England • Est. 2020

Ripe Cider

Small-batch natural cider made from traditional Cornish orchards.

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FOUNDER

Georgie & Cameron

ESTABLISHED

2020

LOCATION

Liskeard, Cornwall

CATEGORY

Cider

 

About Ripe Cider

 

Ripe Cider crafts naturally fermented cider using carefully selected apples grown in traditional Cornish orchards. Every bottle reflects the landscape it comes from—fresh, expressive and full of character. Made with minimal intervention and a respect for nature, Ripe celebrates the simple pleasure of exceptional cider.

 
 

Made in Cornwall, England

 

Cornwall’s identity has always been shaped by land and sea. Alongside its celebrated coastline lies a rich agricultural landscape of orchards, vineyards, farms and artisan producers who continue generations of craftsmanship.

Today, Cornwall has become one of Britain’s most exciting food regions, where traditional techniques meet modern creativity. From natural cider and single-estate chocolate to artisan preserves and handcrafted spirits, the county produces exceptional food rooted firmly in place.

 

"All our ciders are made from 100% hand-picked apples"

– Georgie & Cameron

Meet the people behind Ripe Cider

We, Georgie and Cameron, make full juice, natural cider in Cornwall, following the same principles as natural wine. It's 100% apples, naturally occurring wild yeast, hand-picked, hand washed and fermented in ex-wine oak barrels.

In contrast, in the UK, cider legally only needs to contain 35% apples. The other 65% can be just sugar and water with added sulphites and sometimes sweeteners.

However, when made from 100% apples, with wild yeast and no added sulphites, cider can be a delicious, interesting, complex drink. It can express terroir just like a wine and be a much better choice not only for our own health but also for the health of the environment.

The craft of Cider

 

Long before craft beer became fashionable, cider was Britain’s drink of the orchard.

Made from carefully selected apples and fermented with patience rather than shortcuts, great cider reflects the landscape it comes from. Every county has its own traditions, from the bittersweet apples of Somerset to the crisp orchards of Herefordshire and beyond.

At The Local, we seek out independent cider makers who prioritise flavour over volume. The result is cider with real character—dry, refreshing and naturally expressive of the fruit and place that created it.

Whether enjoyed alongside a cheeseboard, poured on a summer afternoon or shared around a dinner table, British cider remains one of the country’s most authentic craft drinks.

 
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SENSE OF PLACE
Made in Cornwall
Where dramatic coastlines, ancient orchards and independent makers thrive.

Ripe Cider – Aval Paradhis 2023

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Ripe Cider – Aval Paradhis 2023

Aval Paradhis is Ripe’s flagship natural cider, slowly fermented from carefully selected apples grown in Cornish orchards. Bright, elegant and beautifully balanced, it showcases the purity of the fruit with remarkable freshness and complexity.

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VALUES & SUSTAINABILITY

Rooted in Cornwall

Ripe believes great cider begins with healthy orchards and patient craftsmanship. Working with traditional apple varieties and natural fermentation methods, the team focuses on producing cider with minimal intervention while celebrating local fruit and seasonal variation.

By championing orchard biodiversity and respecting the natural character of each harvest, Ripe creates ciders that are both environmentally conscious and deeply connected to Cornwall’s landscape.

THE LOCAL EDITORIAL

Why we love Ripe Cider

We love Ripe Cider because it proves sustainability can be delicious.

Cameron and Georgie aren’t just making cider — they’re regenerating landscapes. Their approach is deeply holistic: the orchards are chemical-free, the pasture beneath the trees is mob-grazed by their flock of Shropshire sheep, and the cider itself is made with minimal intervention and natural fermentation.

It’s craft rooted in care — thoughtful, low-impact, and alive with flavour and purpose.

This is cider that doesn’t just taste good — it does good.

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