WE START OUR CIDER ADVENTURE IN THE PICTURESQUE ORCHARDS OF HEREFORDSHIRE WHERE APPLES PRACTICALLY BEG TO BE TURNED INTO LIQUID GOLD.
OUR APPLE STOCK
We're not after just any apples, mind you – we seek the ideal balance between sweetness and bitterness to craft the quintessential still cider.
WE'VE ROLLED UP OUR SLEEVES TO CRAFT SOME UNIQUE CONTRAPTIONS, INCLUDING OUR VERY OWN FLYWHEEL-DONNING APPLE MILL.
OUR CUSTOM MADE APPLE MILL
This handcrafted wooden beast hypnotically crushes our meticulously chosen cider apples, making a deliciously splendid sound as it goes. One to be seen and heard!
WE'RE ALL ABOUT GOING WITH THE FLOW – QUITE LITERALLY. WE APPLY 24 TONNES OF PRESSURE TO COAX OUT EVERY OUNCE OF PURE APPLE JUICE.
24 TONNES OF PRESSURE
Then, over the chill of winter, we let nature take the reins. Our 100% apple juice ferments naturally, thanks to those wild yeasts having a party in the apple skins.
HOW TO JOIN OUR GROWING FAMILY OF STOCKISTS
IF YOU'D LIKE TO STOCK TRACTION CIDER, OR WOULD LIKE TO FIND OUT MORE, PLEASE USE THE FORM BELOW TO GET IN TOUCH
LET'S INTRODUCE YOU TO OUR NOT-SO-SECRET WEAPON – THE BURRELL STEAM TRACTION ENGINE
RAW STEAM POWER, WITH AN ECO TWIST
This magnificent machine isn't content with mere nostalgia; it's the beating heart of our cider-making spectacle. With a huff and a puff it drives our custom crafted apple mill with steamy style.
Our engine runs on the fantastical 'e-coal,' a synthetic wonder that's as eco-friendly as it is mind-boggling. It churns out 40% less CO2 than its conventional cousin.
BEING A SMALL, ARTISANAL PRODUCER AFFORDS US THE LUXURY OF HANDS-ON CRAFTSMANSHIP.
THE ALCHEMY OF CIDER CREATION
Throughout the winter months, we meticulously monitor each batch, slowing down the fermentation to ensure that the full, unadulterated character of our apples bursts forth in a glorious cacophony of flavours. The yeasts work their enchanting dance, infusing the cider with a charisma that's as wild as our imagination.
WE'RE ABOUT TO TAKE YOU ON A WILD, WHIRLWIND ADVENTURE INTO THE ECCENTRIC HEART OF CIDER CRAFTSMANSHIP.
WHO ARE TRACTION CIDER?
We're not your run-of-the-mill cider makers; we're the mad scientists of the cider world, fuelled by an insatiable enthusiasm for steam power and the wondrous world of apples. Our story unfolds in the picturesque town of Nantwich, England, our family-owned operation is fueled by a boundless passion for crafting real, authentic cider through the time-honored marvel of steam.
So, join us, and let's raise a glass to the enchanting blend of steam power, cider craftsmanship, and a whole lot of fun! Cheers!