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Nightingale Cider Co

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Smashing cider from Tenterden, Kent. Our family has grown fruit for 70 years. Every drop that goes into our cider is the real thing.🍎 https://linktr.ee/nightingalecider

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Nightingale Cider tasting β€” Fuggles - Pub & Bar - Craft Beer, Wine & Cocktails TUNBRIDGE WELLS, 3RD DECEMBER, 7:30PM Please note new date! Join Sam from Nightingale Cider in Tenterden, producer of our house cider for a tasting and talk through some of their wonderful ciders, ...

NEW DATE: Join us for a special cider tasting at Fuggles in Tunbridge Wells on the 3rd December 🍎

Grab a ticket now to hear from Sam about Nightingale Cider at Fuggles Beer Cafe on Wednesday, December 3rd from 7:30pm.

Tickets: fugglesbeercafe.co.uk/events-ticke...

17.11.2025 07:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This cider is just the Cat's Whiskers🐈

This collaboration blend of Nightingale Cider marks Cat In The Glass’s 4th birthday. Expertly blended by Pommeliers Nicky Kong, Cath Potter and Sam Nightingale, it brings together a unique mix of Kentish ciders.

bit.ly/TheCatsWhiskersCider

14.11.2025 09:47 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Two Birds collaboration with Chapel Sider: Part 1 & 2 🍎

Two Birds is a triptych collaboration between Nightingale Cider and Chapel Sider. It brings together two very different apples: Dabinett and Redlove.

πŸ‘‰ www.nightingalecider.com/collections/...

#CiderYes #DrinkGreatCider

13.11.2025 09:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The weather outside is cooling down, and the days are getting shorter. That means only one thing: it's mulled cider season!

We have 3L 10L and 20L bags available, which will last for 30 days once opened, so perfect for all seasonal gatherings.

Shop now: bit.ly/NightingaleMulledCider

12.11.2025 10:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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One week until our cider tasting at Fuggles Beer Cafe!

Join us to hear from Sam about Nightingale Cider at Fuggles Beer Cafe in Tunbridge Wells next Wednesday, November 12th from 7:30pm.

Get your ticket now: fugglesbeercafe.co.uk/events-ticke...

05.11.2025 16:18 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We had an amazing Saturday at Gencraft 2025🍎

Sam had a blast pouring cider alongside Solo Brewing, Rivington Brew Co, Low Key, @emperorsbrewery.bsky.social, Dolphin Brewery, Abyss Brewing, Bang The Elephant Brewing, Atom Beers, Delphic Brew and @amitybrewco.bsky.social at Ashford Cinema.

30.10.2025 08:24 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Next up is the always wonderful Wild Disco by @nightingalecider.bsky.social in @thatbeerplace.co.uk #bskybeer #ciderplanet

25.10.2025 15:08 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Yum πŸ˜‹

27.10.2025 17:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Nightingale Cider tasting β€” Fuggles - Pub & Bar - Craft Beer, Wine & Cocktails TUNBRIDGE WELLS, 12TH NOVEMBER, 7:30PM Join Sam from Nightingale Cider in Tenterden, producer of our house cider for a tasting and talk through some of their wonderful ciders, including some unrelea...

Join us for a special cider tasting at Fuggles in Tunbridge Wells on the 12th November 🍎

Grab a ticket now to hear from Sam about Nightingale Cider at Fuggles Beer Cafe in Tunbridge Wells on Wednesday, November 12th from 7:30pm.

Get your ticket: fugglesbeercafe.co.uk/events-ticke...

22.10.2025 09:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We’re proud to craft our ciders from apples grown right here, from fruit produced on our farm and by the incredible local farmers we work closely with.

We hope that you'll join us to celebrate this amazing, versatile fruit today!

#CiderYes #DrinkGreatCider

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21.10.2025 14:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

...and the importance of protecting it. The day also highlights the value of knowing where our food comes from, championing provenance and traceability.

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21.10.2025 14:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Apple Day, celebrated on 21 October, was launched in 1990 by Common Ground as a new autumn tradition. From the beginning, it was designed not just as a celebration of apples, but as a reminder of the rich diversity found in our landscapes, ecology, and culture...

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Happy #AppleDay 🍎

Today we’re celebrating all things apple. This is a great opportunity to reflect upon our seasonal harvest, and a chance to connect with local growers, seek out your nearby orchards, and buy English, local, and fresh.

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21.10.2025 14:50 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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We're very excited to be joining an incredible lineup of breweries at Gencraft 2025 πŸŽ‰

Find us at Gencraft on Saturday October 25th from 12-9pm at Ashford Cinema.

We're pouring alongside some amazing breweries.

It's FREE entry, so we'll see you there!

17.10.2025 09:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yes, very much happening - it’s on hold until the spring, but absolutely coming back with the new vintage, think we might put some in keg too..!

10.10.2025 19:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

It was a privilege to be the first-ever cider Meet the Maker event here. Gea is a fantastic host and a true advocate for the best English and locally produced drinks.

Sam thoroughly recommends popping in for a glass and a chat. You’ll always be made to feel at home.

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09.10.2025 10:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for a special Meet the Maker event at Cornucopia last night!

It was a real pleasure spending time with such a wonderful group and enjoying fantastic cider, delicious food, and great conversation all around.

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09.10.2025 10:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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A bird's-eye view of harvest 🍎

As harvest continues, our team are still very busy picking fruit. Here, Tim and our harvest team are gathering Falstaff apples.

#CiderYes #DrinkGreatCider

08.10.2025 08:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We're headed to the Godinton House and Gardens Autumn Fair 2025 on Saturday the 18th October 🍁

We're joining a lineup of fantastic Kentish producers from 11am-4pm at Godinton House And Gardens in Ashford.

Tickets are available here: godintonhouse.co.uk/events/autum...

03.10.2025 09:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It was a real pleasure chatting with everyone who came along.

Thanks to GM Glenn for being such a great host. It was a treat for him to pull out a rare Turners cider from the cellar to share with us!

Also a big thanks to Stu from Liquid Sky Drinks for making it all happen.

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02.10.2025 11:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Thanks to everyone who joined us for our tap takeover at The Southampton Arms last night! πŸŽ‰

After a busy few days at the #BrewersCongress, we teamed up with the brilliant Moonwake crew and headed to The Southampton Arms, a London institution for cask beer and draft cider.

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02.10.2025 11:05 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Checking our sugar readingsπŸ”

Here’s Tim measuring the sugar level, known as a Brix reading, in our Falstaff apples.

This is one of the key steps before harvesting. Once we’re happy with the reading, along with the fruit’s ripeness and flavour, we decide when it’s time to pick.

29.09.2025 12:33 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Some exciting content coming your way 🍎πŸŽ₯

We did some filming with Joel from Big Plus Studio yesterday. We can't wait to share some exciting video with you about Nightingale and the cider making process soon!

Thanks to Joel for his time and professionalism πŸ‘

#CiderYes #DrinkGreatCider

26.09.2025 12:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It's the Autumn Equinox πŸ‚

Today marks the turning point of the year. Nights grow longer, air turns cooler, and the orchards are heavy with ripe fruit.

The equinox signals not just the start of autumn, but it's our first day of our harvest!

#CiderYes #DrinkGreatCider

22.09.2025 15:10 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We need more apple pickers from this week!🍎

We begin harvest today and are still in need of a few more pairs of hands to help us pick apples.

We pay competitively.

If you're interested and available ASAP, get in touch on harvest@nightingalecider.com.

22.09.2025 09:44 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We had a great turnout for our trade day on Monday πŸ™Œ

Thanks to everyone who came along to explore our orchards and hear all about our cider, including Cornucopia, Brewing Brothers, Old Dairy Taproom and Cider House London.

It was a privilege to show them around our farm!

18.09.2025 11:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Our first-ever cider exportπŸŽ‰

Yesterday marked a big milestone: we exported our cider outside the UK for the very first time! Two pallets of kegs and cans are now on their way to an exciting new market we’ve been eager to enter for quite some time.

Any guesses where it's going?

09.09.2025 10:20 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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Our team took a stroll around our orchards to check when we can start this year's harvest 🍎

While the Cox harvest has begun at the farm, we're about two weeks away from picking fruit to press for our cider.

#CiderYes #DrinkGreatCider

08.09.2025 09:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The event takes place in a stunning location and we spent three days hanging out with some of the loveliest people in the industry. Thank you to the Rivington team for inviting us along and being such fabulous hosts!

#CiderYes #DrinkGreatCider

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05.09.2025 14:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Memories of Rivington Farm Trip 2025 🚜

Last week, our cider was pouring alongside 40 of the top breweries from the UK and further afield at Rivington Farm Trip, set near Chorley.

We had such an amazing time and the Rivington Brew Co team looked after us very well.

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