Purbeck

The company's whole approach centres on the apple. All ciders are made from 100% single-pressed British fruit, with traditional Dorset varieties at the core. No concentrates, no artificial flavourings. The Character Range features single-variety still ciders, the Dorset Range runs to softly sparkling styles, and the Craft Cans bring the same ethos to a more casual format. Taste of the West has recognised the range with awards, which gives you some sense of how it sits in the regional craft cider scene.

Purbeck Zero is the company's alcohol-free offering, and it follows the same production path as the rest of the range: pressed, fermented, and matured before the alcohol is removed at the end. The result is a medium-sweet sparkling cider with the same 100% single-pressed Dorset apple base. It sits in the Dorset Range alongside its alcoholic counterparts rather than being treated as a separate product line, which says something about how the company thinks about it.

For a regional producer with roots firmly in the farming side of things, the addition of an AF option is a relatively recent move. Distribution reflects the company's scale: the farm shop near Corfe Castle, the brand's own website, and a selection of local pubs and independent retailers across Dorset. You won't find it in major supermarkets. If you're outside the county, ordering direct is the most straightforward route.

Purbeck sits in a particular niche: craft and regional rather than nationally distributed, with a strong sense of place that runs through both the product and the story.