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[poliphilo]

Yesterday was the hottest day of the year. We went to Eastbourne, stopping for lunch at Middle Farm in Firle (very good it was too) where they have 200 different ciders for sale.

In the evening- just as the sun was setting- a thunderstorm blew in from the South. The sky- in between the frequent flashes- looked like flying porridge.

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[huskyteer.livejournal.com]

Middle Farm is brilliant, isn't it? Must go again.

[poliphilo.livejournal.com]

We must have driven past it more than once without noticing. I finally found it online in a search for cider farms. And yes, it's great.

[artkouros.livejournal.com]

200 ciders??? That's like a cider wonderland.

[porsupah.livejournal.com]

It is a seriously wondrous place if you like cider and perry. ^_^ All that's in one long old farm building, arranged in four rows, stretching the entire length of the farmhouse wall, from bone dry at one end, to sweet at the other. You're free to take a little thimble sample cup, and taste as many as you'd like. When you encounter ones you want to buy, just fill up your 1/2/4-pint containers, and they'll magically take note of which you've filled up with, ready to tally up your bill when you feel it's time to check out.

In all, yes, there's probably around 159 ciders, plus another 50 perries and cider/perry blends. Not to mention the few local casks on gravity, and a handsome selection of local bottles, and a little, but choice, selection of spirits like superb cider brandies and gins.

And then there's another similar farmhouse nearby, stuffed with local meats, homemade sausages, grains, vegetables, and even their own unpastuerised milk, from their Jersey herd.

Very dangerous place. ^_^

[poliphilo.livejournal.com]

It claims to be the largest cider emporium in the country.

I love cider.