ONE of Herefordshire’s youngest craft cider producers is delighted to announce that it has won prizes for two of its ciders.

Pips Cider from Dorstone won second prize for its dry and sweet cider in the International Cider and Perry Awards held earlier this year at the Hereford Cider Museum.

Alistair Phillips, 27, who produces Pips cider, and also claims to be the youngest awardwinning cider maker in Herefordshire said: “When you consider that we only started producing ciders in 2010, and the breadth of experience in quality cider making in Herefordshire over many generations, we are extremely proud to be a part of this story.

“From the beginning we produced our ciders as an accompaniment for food. They have a rich deep and unique tannic flavour and are packaged to appeal to people who like a quality cider with their food.

They are also a refreshing alternative to wine.

“We won silver in the Flavours of Herefordshire competition for our Medium cider last year, have recently been PGI accredited,”

he added, “and we are launching a new product line soon, so we have had a busy time recently.”