Cider and Cheese Tasting Hamper
Cider and Cheese Tasting Hamper
£39.95Four Sussex ciders (330ml) matched to four Sussex cheeses (about 200g each) from the Traditional Cheese Dairy, with a tasting guide so each pairing makes sense. It comes from Big Nose and Beardy, a Sussex cider maker whose apples are mostly hand-picked locally and pressed using solar, water and human energy.
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A night in that actually feels like an occasion. This hamper pairs four Sussex ciders with four Sussex cheeses, chosen together by Big Nose and Beardy and the Traditional Cheese Dairy. The idea is contrast: each cheese is matched to the cider that brings out something unexpected in it.
It works for four people, or gives two plenty to share. Tasting notes come in the box, so you know what to look for in each pairing.
What is in the box:
- Four different ciders, 330ml each
- Four different cheeses, approximately 200g each
- A tasting guide and notes
- Glass not included
Optional upgrade: a handmade cheeseboard, conceived, designed and made by local students from The Sand Project. Once the cheese and cider are gone, you keep a hand-crafted board that is made to last for years. Choose With Cheeseboard or No Cheese Board at checkout.
The cider side: Big Nose and Beardy makes Sussex cider using traditional methods and natural fermentation. Most of the apples come from local private gardens and orchards, picked by hand with the help of volunteers. Pressing is powered by solar, water and human energy. The leftover apple pomace goes to local pigs and cows. The metal bottle caps, lightweight glass bottles and cardboard cases are described by the brand as fully recyclable.
Good to know:
- The cheese is collected from the dairy for each order, so please allow plenty of time. Preparation can take 7-10 days.
- Refrigerate the cheese on receipt.
- All cheeses are suitable for vegetarians.
- Makes a great gift, and the tasting notes mean the recipient does not need to be a cheese expert.
The brand also offers a video tour of everything included in the hamper (not including the cheeseboard).
About Big Nose and Beardy
Big Nose and Beardy specialises in producing authentic Sussex cider, offering a refreshing alternative to mass-produced beverages. Their focus on traditional methods and natural fermentation addresses the desire for enjoyable drinks made with transparency and care for their environmental impact.
What sets Big Nose and Beardy apart is their dedication to a closed-loop production system. They source the majority of their apples from local private gardens and orchards, hand-picking them with the help of volunteers. Their pressing process is powered by a combination of solar, water, and human energy, ensuring minimal reliance on external power sources.
Further demonstrating their commitment to sustainability, the apple pomace remaining after pressing is fed to local pigs and cows, effectively eliminating waste and enriching the local ecosystem. Their packaging, including metal bottle caps, lightweight glass bottles, and cardboard cases, is fully recyclable, reflecting a holistic approach to environmental responsibility from orchard to consumer.