New Seasonal Cider Launch: Thorny Issue - Sloe Berry Cider from our Sussex farm

Good afternoon, 

As if the Traitors final wasn’t juicy enough this week, I’m pleased to bring you more; we have just released a new seasonal cider - Thorny Issue.

2025 has been a mast year, where the trees & bushes coordinate a boom in the production of nuts, seeds & fruit. The hedgerows were heavily decorated with sloe berries and we thought - wouldn’t that make a lovely cider? And, why has no one else though of it?

Well, now we know why - the process was an arduous one. Picking them left us with scratched arms and pressing them, aching palms. And making a new cider in 4 weeks so we could launch it in time for cosy festive sipping, at the same time as apple harvest really tested us.

But, I’m very glad we did. Those dusty blue berries have made the most wonderful juicy purple syrup with subtle notes of almond & rich fruity tannin. It has resulted in a one-off blend of blushing cider, connecting Silly Moo with this season of hedgerow beauty & abundance, and we are very proud of the final result.

This is proper field to glass stuff, a real labour of love. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do. It’s ready to pick up from the farm tomorrow or order online for local drop-off or nationwide courier.

Cheers to that,

Rachel