Kingstone Press cider returns to the on-trade through HB Clark

Cider brand Kingstone Press is returning to pubs and bars across the country via a new arrangement between Aston Manor Cider Mill and wholesaler HB Clark.

Exclusively available on draught, the award-winning cider will return in both its traditional apple and wild berry flavours from the 1st of March.

Based on the banks of the River Severn, Aston Manor use a blend of bittersweet Michelin and Dabinett apples grown in its orchards across Herefordshire and Worcestershire, balanced with juice from eating apples, to produce what it describes as ‘a refreshingly good cider’.

Brand manager for Kingstone Press at Aston Manor Cider, Katie Walker, said: “We are so happy to announce that The King is back! 2024 looks to be a really exciting year for the brand, bringing Kingstone Press back to the on-trade market with our fantastic partnership with HB Clark, a long established and respected Drinks Wholesaler.

“Speaking with consumers previously, we know that nearly 80% of 18-34 year olds would choose to buy Kingstone Press, all agreeing that our brand design is unique and stands out at the bar,” she said.

“We pride ourselves on standing out from the crowd in a sea of very traditional cider brands. The fact Kingstone Press has been a multi-award winning cider for the last five years speaks for itself in terms of the high-quality liquids we produce.

“Teamed with our modern, innovative design to attract both a younger audience as well as cider loyalists, our mission is simple – to provide a range of great tasting ciders for pub goers across the UK which we are very excited to continue with in 2024 in our new partnership agreement with HB Clark.

“We’re sure that consumers and publicans alike will be extremely pleased to see us return to the bar.”