About Ripe
Ripe is a small, husband and wife cidery with 11 acres of ecologically managed orchards in South East Cornwall.
We produce elegant, expressive, and delicious low-intervention ciders, designed for the table and best enjoyed in a wine glass, paired with food. Lower in alcohol, never in flavour.
From branch to bottle, everything we do is guided by deep respect for the environment. Our ciders are made using 100% apples, handpicked from our unsprayed orchards and fermented with wild, natural yeast. We never add sulphites or other additives, instead taking a low-intervention approach that allows our ciders to ferment and age naturally for a minimum of 16 months.
We produce just 8,000 bottles a year. Releases are seasonal, quantities are limited, and once a blend is gone, it’s gone.
Why We Started Ripe
In response to growing concerns about climate change, we took a year away from our lives and jobs in London - Cameron as Head Brewer at Brixton Brewery, and Georgie in sustainability recruitment - to learn about organic farming.
We converted a van and travelled, working on farms across the country. It was during this time that we discovered the importance of traditional orchards and the vital role they play in biodiversity, soil health, and climate resilience.
That journey led us to combine our passion for protecting endangered orchards with our love of cider — and Ripe was born.
How We Work
Our approach is simple: minimal intervention, maximum care.
We work with the seasons, allowing long, slow fermentations that develop natural complexity and character. Our orchards are chemical-free, and the pasture beneath the trees is mob-grazed by our flock of Shropshire sheep — a natural system where trees, animals, and soil support one another.
The result is cider that is expressive, balanced, and reflective of our terroir - without chemical inputs or shortcuts.
Why It Matters
Traditional orchards are endangered, yet they are some of our most valuable ecosystems. By choosing Ripe, you’re supporting a small, ethical business that values provenance, transparency, and doing things properly.
Our aim is simple: to make thoughtful, delicious cider while helping to protect and restore these vital habitats.
Drink conscious. Drink delicious