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Brothers Cider

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Brothers Cider — cider brewery in the UK.

Brothers Cider, breweries in South West England

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–1.5 h
Best time of year
Year-round (indoors)
Nearest railway station
Mendip Vale · 2.7 km
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Brothers Cider is a brewery in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1992. Wikidata describes it as: "cider brewery in the UK". Coordinates: 51.1914°, -2.5511°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Brothers Cider is a brand of fruit cider originating in Somerset in South West England. Originally available at music festivals, it is now sold in pubs, bars, and stores across the United Kingdom and internationally in countries such as Thailand, Singapore, and China.

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Background

History

Brothers Drinks Co. Limited was started in 1992 by four Showering brothers, whose parents were involved with the production of Babycham from the 1950s. It is based in Shepton Mallet, Somerset. Brothers' Cider is fermented and bottled at the Showerings Cider Mill and on the former site of the Anglo-Bavarian Brewery, which has been claimed as the first lager brewery in the United Kingdom, although the claim is disputed. In 1995, Michael Eavis offered the Brothers space for a bar at the Glastonbury Festival, near the Jazz World Stage, but with sales restricted to perry-based drinks. When the offer of "perry" was met with little understanding the Brothers would describe it as "like cider but…

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Coordinates
51.1914, -2.5511
District
Somerset
Parish
Shepton Mallet
Postcode
BA4 5BY
Parliamentary constituency
Wells and Mendip Hills
Established
1992
Nearest railway station
Mendip Vale2.7 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Brothers Cider?
Brothers Cider is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BA4 5BY), in the parish of Shepton Mallet.
When was Brothers Cider built?
Built or established in 1992.
How do I get to Brothers Cider?
The nearest railway station is Mendip Vale, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA4 5BY.