SOMERSET is famous of cider, of course, and the tradition has been continued with two gold medals being awarded to a county producer at the Taste of the West Awards.

Harry’s Cider, based at Long Sutton, near Langport, was awarded the accolade for each of its entries at the awards, as well as a Gold for their new perry at the Somerset Cider Championships.

The award-winning Harry’s Cider creations included:

• Harry’s Sweet ‘No.8’ Traditional Cider – Gold, TOTW
• Harry’s Medium ‘Corker’ Traditional Cider – Gold, TOTW
• Harry’s Premium Sparkling Perry – Gold, Somerset Cider Championships

Head cidermaker, Toby Fry, said: “These awards are a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire team. We strive to create ciders that reflect both tradition and creativity, and it’s incredibly rewarding to see our efforts recognised at one of the oldest cider championships in the country.”

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The Taste of the West competition, which attracts the best cider makers from across the south west, sees awards handed out after blind tastings by expert judges.

Meanwhile, Harry’s Perry, which was launched earlier this year as a limited-edition addition to the range, is now only available from the cider shop and taproom in Long Sutton – which opened in April – alongside their full range of craft ciders, locally-sourced beer, wine and gifts.

Opening times are 10am to 5pm, Monday to Saturday, offering coffee, cake, drinks and snacks with views over the adjacent cider apple orchard.

For more details on Harry’s Cider, and events at Long Sutton, long on to harryscidercompany.co.uk.

Harry’s Perry was among gold medals at the Taste of the West Awards. Picture: Harry’s Cider