Hands-On Cider Making with Hiver Beers in London
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2.5–3 hours
Fitness Level
Minimal physical fitness required; mainly standing and light chopping/pressing
Overview
Turn fresh apples into your very own cider in London’s engaging Hiver’s Cider Making Workshop. Learn historic cider craft, taste local styles, and leave with all you need to ferment at home.
Hiver's Cider Making Workshop
Prep, press and produce your very own cider in this hands on workshop
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About This Adventure
Dive into the art of cider making in this engaging workshop where you'll transform apples into your very own cider. Guided by an expert, you'll learn the history, enjoy local snacks, and taste various cider styles. Leave with two bottles to ferment at home and a handy guide to recreate the experience.
About
Ever wondered how cider goes from pip to pint? In this hands-on cider making workshop, you’ll prep, press, and produce your very own cider. Concoct your creation while our expert host takes you through the history of cider and the industry today, then relax with some snacks and a tutored cider tasting to help you decide which cider style is for you. You’ll leave with a new found thirst for Britain's oldest beverage, plus 2 bottles of your very own cider to ferment at home - with a “how to” guide, so you can flavour your ferment and be able to make it again and again!
More info
This 3 hour workshop is a chance to get hands on and become a cidermaker for the day. You’ll sample the apples, then you’ll weigh, wash and chop them, before heading to the presser to get all the juices out and the first stage of your cider underway.
Whilst you wait to press, dig into locally sourced nibbles, as our expert host guides you through the history of cider making and how the industry works today. Once we’ve filled our Demijohns, it’s time to ferment our apple juice. Then we’ll relax whilst we sample some ciders, from brut to sweet, understanding the spectrum of flavours within cider styles. We’ll also be tasting honeys, talking about sweetening and giving you all the tools you need to finish your cider recipe at home.
You’ll leave with a tote bag with your Demijohn, 2 bottles ready for filling at home, and a “how to” guide, showing you how to manage fermentation and when it will be ready to drink, so you can make it again and again.
Please note this is a small hands on workshop, at the Hiver Taproom and not in a working cidery, giving you the tools to make cider in a similar setting at home.
What to bring
A valid ID and a buzzing good mood! Be at the activity 10 minutes prior to the starting time
Do you have a voucher? Here's how to use it:
If your voucher was from Hiver, you can use the code in the promo/discount box at the checkout.
If your voucher was purchased from any other provider please check the How to Book information on your voucher confirmation.
Adventure Tips
Arrive Early
Plan to arrive 10 minutes before the start to get settled and ready for hands-on activities.
Bring Valid ID
Participants must bring valid ID for age verification as cider tastings are included.
Comfortable Clothing
Wear comfortable clothes suitable for food prep and pressing apples indoors.
Be Ready to Learn
Come with an open mind and a willingness to get hands-on with all steps of cider making.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Urban-dwelling peregrine falcons nesting nearby
- River Thames waterfowl such as swans and coots along the banks
History
Cider making has deep roots in England dating back hundreds of years, traditionally linked to rural farming communities before emerging into urban craft scenes like London’s.
Conservation
Hiver Beers emphasizes sustainable sourcing of apples and waste minimization practices during workshops to reduce environmental impact.
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Recommended Gear
Comfortable shoes
You’ll be standing and moving around the taproom during the workshop.
Valid photo ID
Required for participation in cider tasting activities.
Notebook & pen
Helpful for jotting down fermentation tips and cider recipes.
Reusable bag or tote
Useful to safely carry your two cider bottles after the workshop.