444: Worleys and Honey's: Somerset Cider Makers

444: Worleys and Honey's: Somerset Cider Makers

Author: Ria Windcaller: Award-winning Cidermaker, Podcaster | Craft Beer Columnist January 29, 2025 Duration: 57:07

A sit down Cider Chat with the makers behind Worleys and Honey's Cider!

Neil Worley was last on this podcast back in 2016 on episode 26! He and Ria met up at CiderCon which was being held that year in Portland Oregon. Neil's episode on Keeving, a basic how-to, has been a perennical favorite for listeners. Kimberly Jones took over Honey's Cider in 2019 for Bob Honey. Both makers are based in Somerset and each have their own unique style and approach to making Cider.

Cider Chat 444 Neil Worley and Kim of Honey's Cider
Neil and Kim

Craft Ciders Made at Worley and Honey's

Worley Cider:

  • Special Reserve Keeved Cider – winner of the Golden Fork award
  • Medium Dry Bottled Cider
  • Find Worley at Frome Weekly Market

Honey's Ciders

  • Midford Cider (Medium Dry)
  • Cam Valley Cider
  • Stony Bonk (Cider-Ginger Beer Blend)
Cider Chat Episode 444 Kimbery Jones Honey's Cider
Kimberly Jones

In this Cider Chat with Worleys and Honey's

Neil and Kim have observed a shift in cider preferences, with still ciders flourishing outdoors. Neil's experiments in keeving and controlled oxidation highlight the scientific precision he applies to cider making. Meanwhile, Kim is expanding Honey's range with blends tailored to local heritage.

How to find Worleys and Honey's Cider

Visit the Froome Independent Market from March to December on the first Sunday of each month for a chance to taste their creations.

cider Chat Ep 444 Worley's bag in box
cider to go in classic Bag in Box

Contact info for Worleys and Honey's Cider

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There’s a whole world in a glass of cider, and Cider Chat is your invitation to explore it. Hosted by award-winning cidermaker and writer Ria Windcaller, this podcast travels far beyond the bottle to meet the people who make the global cider culture so vibrant. Each conversation is a journey-you might find yourself in a heritage orchard learning the history of forgotten apple varieties, in a bustling taproom with an importer explaining regional traditions, or in a kitchen with a chef pairing cider with unexpected foods. The discussions get into the delightful nuances, too, whether that’s the semantics of what we even call this drink or how the concept of terroir translates from soil to sip. It’s not just about production; it’s about the community, the travel, and the stories that fermentation unlocks. This is for anyone curious about the craft, history, and sheer enjoyment of fermented apple juice in all its forms. So, pour a glass and settle in for a series that feels like a wide-ranging, informative, and genuinely good-humored chat with friends who happen to be obsessed with cider. You’ll come away with a deeper appreciation for every effervescent, tart, or sweet sip, hearing directly from the growers, makers, and enthusiasts who are shaping this drink’s exciting present and future.
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