​We'll be looking to start harvest off in late August with Discovery apples (see image above) then onwards to Katy, Cox, Spartan etc.

We cannot accept Bramley apples until October as these are rarely ripe before then.  If you are unsure about the variety, don't worry, it is the ripeness that matters.

 

As usual we'll be inviting you to drop off your unwanted apples and pears in return for cider.  It's really important that we get plenty of local fruit from within 15 miles of Huddersfield to really get that Northern terroir into our cider and perry.  We are perfectly happy to have apples from further afield.

To go into our cider, fruit must be:-

• ripe

• cleanish (though not washed)

• sound with unbroken skin.

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No need to worry about the odd bruise or skin blemmish as that'll be fine for cider.

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The main issue is that the apple needs to be ripe.   Cut open a few samples, check the colour of the pip,  If it's brown or black then it's ready for picking.  If it's white then leave the apples a few weeks and check again.   Please be aware that this years drought will make trees shed immature apples, these cannot be used for cider.

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Apples and pears will be exchanged for apple juice or cider at the following rates

• 500ml per 10kg of fruit delivered (offered immediately)

• 500ml per 20kg picked (cider delivered later).

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Our proposed drop  off September dates for 2026 are below:

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Sunday 6th September 2026 11am - 2pm

Sunday 20th September 2026 11am til 2pm

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Further dates afterwards released as the season

progresses.  Drop offs can be made by appointment at other times, please bob me a message. 

 

Wassail.

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