A deep connection to Somerset orchards
The Newt in Somerset is built around a deep respect for apples and the landscape they come from. Orchards are carefully planted, maintained and harvested with quality firmly in mind. Every stage of production starts with the fruit itself, ensuring that flavour, balance and character come naturally rather than through heavy processing.
Traditional cyder making with modern precision
Cyder from The Newt is made using slow cold fermentation, a method that preserves freshness while allowing the natural sweetness and structure of the apples to shine through. This gentle approach creates layered, complex cyders that feel refined rather than rustic, challenging outdated ideas of what cyder can be.
Why 100 percent apple juice matters
Using only apple juice, without dilution or concentrates, is central to the quality of these drinks. It allows natural acidity, sugar and aromatics to remain intact, producing cyders with clarity, depth and a true sense of orchard character. This purity is what sets The Newt apart from mass produced alternatives.
Ice cyder and apple led spirits
Alongside classic cyder styles, The Newt also produces exceptional ice cyder and apple based spirits. Ice cyder is made by concentrating naturally frozen apple juice, resulting in a rich, sweet and intensely flavoured drink often compared to fine dessert wines. Apple gin follows the same philosophy, using apples to bring freshness and elegance rather than overpowering sweetness.
A heritage rooted in British drinking history
Somerset has a long and proud cyder making tradition. Historically, cyder was often safer to drink than water and enjoyed daily across all ages. The Newt draws inspiration from this heritage while refining techniques to suit modern tastes, producing drinks that feel both timeless and contemporary.
Who these drinks are for
The Newt in Somerset appeals to drinkers who enjoy quality, craftsmanship and a sense of place. Wine lovers often find ice cyder particularly appealing, while spirit drinkers appreciate the subtlety and balance of apple led distillation. These are drinks designed to be savoured rather than rushed.
FAQs
Is cyder the same as cider?
Cyder is a traditional spelling often used to reflect heritage methods and higher quality production.
What is ice cyder?
Ice cyder is made from concentrated apple juice, creating a rich, sweet drink similar in style to dessert wine.
Are The Newt cyders sweet?
They are balanced rather than cloying, combining natural sweetness with fresh acidity.
Is everything made from apples?
Yes, apple juice is at the heart of all The Newt products, from cyder to spirits.
