Devon Cider
Devon cider, otherwise known as ‘cyder’ or ‘scrumpy’, has long been the traditional drink of the West Country. With apple farms aplenty and a list of varieties as long as your arm, the conditions are ripe for small-scale cider farms to produce a host of flavours to suit all tastebuds.
Where to drink Devon cider
Ye Olde Cider Bar, Newton Abbot – much in the same vein as Devon beer, Devon cider can be found all over the county! However, if you want to sample all sorts in a traditional setting, make sure Ye Olde Cider Bar in Newton Abbot is on your radar. Thought to be one of only four remaining cider houses in the UK, it offers a huge selection of local ciders to be enjoyed in a setting that oozes history from every ancient barrel!
Devon Beer
You’ll be floored by the bountiful array of micro-brewers across the county. Devon beer is a popular tipple, and you’ll find locally brewed beers in most pubs in the area. Red Rock, Otter, Bays Brewery, Hunter’s, Dartmoor and New Lion are just a few of the breweries to put on your Devon beer sampling bucket list, but wherever you’re staying, you’re sure to find one nearby.
Where to drink Devon beer
Salcombe Brewery, Salcombe. Picking just one brewery to represent Devon beer is an impossible task, but if you’re looking for an experience along with your pint, Salcombe Brewery is a good place to head. Set within the hills of South Devon, they offer brewery tours and experiences.
Find out more about Salcombe Brewery: https://www.salcombebrewery.com/
Devon Wine
Devon’s comparably temperate climate makes it a hotbed for wine production. While it may not be the South of France, you’ll never be far from a vineyard in Devon, and with that comes the opportunity to see the whole process, from vine to wine…with tasters of course! Some of the most notable Devon vineyards include Sharpham, Old Walls and Pebblebed, all of which offer tours and tastings.
Where to try Devon wine
Sharpham Vineyard, Stoke Gabriel. Book a wine tasting tour at Sharpham Vineyard, Totnes, and enjoy the vineyard’s beautiful setting within the Sharpham Estate.
Find out more about Sharpham Wine: https://sandridgebarton.com/
Devon Gin
It may come as a surprise to discover that there are a great many gin distilleries in Devon. Salcombe Distilling Company, Wicked Wolf Gin, Dartmoor Distillery, Copper Frog Distilling, Plymouth Gin Distillery, Papillon Gin, Brixham Gin, and Exmoor Distillery; this is by no means an exhaustive list and each distillery produces distinctive tastes and flavours.
Where to sample Devon Gin
Plymouth Distillery, Plymouth. Perhaps the most well-known of the Devon gins, Plymouth Gin is produced in the oldest working distillery in England. Book onto a distillery tour to learn about the distillation process, the botanicals that are used, and enjoy samples of gin throughout.
Find out more about Plymouth Gin: https://www.plymouthgin.com/
Luscombe Organic Drinks
Luscombe, are passionate about making the very best tasting organic drinks from juices to sparkling water to alcohol they offer it all. They source the finest quality organic whole fruits and blend these with Dartmoor spring water, drawn from a source on the farm where the drinks are made. With a Royal Warrant in hand, 90 Great Taste Awards from the Guild of Fine Food and a sack-full of fabulous customer reviews, they are a must try. We recommend trying the lemonade which is a common sight at local dinner parties, barbecues and in many restaurants.
Where to sample Luscombe Drinks
Head to Fermoy’s farm shop and café on the outskirts of Newton Abbot. Here you will find a wide range of local produce served in the café and available to buy in the associated farm shop also.
Find out more about Luscombe drinks: http://luscombe.co.uk/
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