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Great choice of beers and wine. My favorite beer shop ever!!
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Alexandre Coates
Great local shop, very friendly staff and delicious drinks. Great selection of non-alcoholic beers as well
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Andrea Pecorelli
I had a great experience at this beer shop. My girlfriend and I came in looking for three beers as a gift for her fat...
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Andrew Maudsley
Great selection and prices
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bala
Great bottle shop with just the nicest person at the shop! Very attentive and helpful. Definitely recommend checking ...
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David pereira
Best bottle shop in Edinburgh, great selection of beers and super helpful staff. My go to for sour beer.
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Emily Paul
A phenomenal selection of products that is perhaps only surpassed by how phenomenal their staff is - I went in lookin...
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Great selection with friendly staff.
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Giblet Gravy
Absolutely superb selection and even better service. I was given great recommendations that suited my needs, and the ...
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Glenn Kent
Dear owner my friend and his wife were there on holiday and found me a bottle of Blantons Gold I have been wanting a ...
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joshua brimdyr
Finest and greatest depth of beers for sale in Edinburgh. The owner is super knowledgeable and helpful. There was a c...
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Kenny McCartney
Can't believe I've failed to give a good review of this place before. I've been frequenting this place fo...
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Laura Gutiérrez
Una selección muy buena de cerveza. Nos atendió un chico muy amable detallandonos muy bien el producto a pesar de ser...
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Lauren
Popped in a few nights ago for some gifts. Great customer experience, they listened to what I was looking for and cam...
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Lee Traversari
Spotted on my drive to my last customer, so glad I spotted it. By far one of the best bottle shops I've had the p...
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Mark Muir
The Beerhive is simply the best,very friendly knowledgeable staff,always have an extensive range of beers.🍻
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Michael Zenkl
Excellent selection, very kind and knowledgeable co-owner! Thank you, I walked out with 8 exceptional bottles of wine!
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New Fads
Great guys, amazing selection and super knowledgeable! The best.
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Owen Frost
Our local bottle shop!Absolutely top service everytime we go in! Team are always so friendly and knowledgeable.Always...
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Rachel Wade
Always a pleasure to visit, a real asset to the community, we would be lost without Team Beerhive! Helpful, friendly ...
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Ross Cooper
Great little beer and wine place
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Ross Fraser
Huge selection of quality beers and an execllent local delivery service. I ordered on Thursday night and had the beer...
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Ryan Collman
Been buying beer from Peter and Richard for nearly 8 years now. Definitely the best beer shop in town.
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Seoridh Fraser
Excellent selection across a broad range of price points and styles and thats just the wine. The Beerhive has been ah...
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Sian Buchan
excellent wee shop with great staff and wonderful selection - lots of stuff that isn't beer too, picked up a few ...
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Steven Halkett
Awesome bottle shop. Totally out of my way but I will return many times
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Tara M
Great selection and service with a smile! I was really pleased with their delivery options and frequency. I am cancel...
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An obviously great passion project bottle shop which I'm embarrassed it took me so long to visit. Great selection...
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Great place for exciting craft beers with an excellent wine selection as well. The staff are knowledgeable and friend...

Collection: Fine Cider and Perry

Great cider begins in the orchard. Made from freshly pressed apples and pears rather than concentrate, fine cider and perry offer every bit as much variety and character as wine. Dry, sparkling, still or bottle conditioned, every bottle reflects the fruit, the maker and the harvest.

Explore More of Our Collection

Cider and perry are some of the oldest traditional drinks in Britain, produced through the fermentation of apples and pears using techniques that often sit closer to wine than beer. From still farmhouse cider and bottle-conditioned perry to wild fermentation, pét-nat-inspired cider and modern mixed culture releases, the category covers a huge range of styles shaped by fruit variety, orchard management and fermentation method.

Perry, produced from traditional perry pear varieties, has especially deep roots in Herefordshire, Gloucestershire and Worcestershire, where old orchards continue to produce some of the most distinctive and food-friendly fermented drinks in the UK. Alongside cider apples rich in tannin and acidity, these heritage fruit varieties contribute texture, structure and complexity that differ significantly from sweeter commercial cider styles.

Our range focuses on producers making characterful cider and perry with freshness, balance and individuality, from traditional West Country farmhouse cider to naturally fermented and lower-intervention styles that often appeal as much to wine drinkers as beer drinkers. Many of the producers work with spontaneous fermentation, minimal sulphur and careful orchard management to highlight fruit character and regional identity.

Expect sharp acidity, tannin, orchard fruit, funk and savoury complexity alongside beautifully food-friendly structure. Alongside classic dry cider and sparkling perry, the collection also includes bottles influenced by natural wine, lambic and mixed fermentation culture, often with pét-nat-like texture and vibrant freshness.

Whether you're looking for traditional farmhouse cider, bottle-conditioned perry or more experimental orchard fermentation, these are some of the most expressive and versatile fermented drinks being made in Britain today.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is cider?

Cider is a fermented alcoholic drink made primarily from apple juice, produced in a similar way to wine rather than beer.

What is perry?

Perry is a fermented alcoholic drink made from pear juice, produced using a process very similar to cider but using pears instead of apples.

What is the difference between cider and perry?

The main difference is the fruit used: cider is made from apples, while perry is made from pears.

What does cider taste like?

Cider typically ranges from dry and crisp to sweet and fruity, often showing apple acidity, orchard fruit character and sometimes tannic structure depending on the apples used.

What does perry taste like?

Perry is usually lighter, more floral and delicately fruity than cider, often with soft pear notes and a naturally refreshing finish.

Is cider more like beer or wine?

Cider is made using a fermentation process similar to wine production rather than brewing beer, despite often being grouped alongside beer in bars and shops.

Is perry the same as pear cider?

No. While “pear cider” is sometimes used commercially, traditional perry specifically refers to drinks made from designated perry pears and has its own established identity.

Are cider and perry always alcoholic?

Cider and perry are typically alcoholic due to fermentation, although non-alcoholic versions are also produced by removing or preventing fermentation.

What food pairs well with cider?

Cider pairs well with pork dishes, roast chicken, cheeses, charcuterie and fried foods due to its acidity and refreshing character.

What food pairs well with perry?

Perry pairs well with lighter dishes such as seafood, salads, soft cheeses and lightly spiced foods, thanks to its delicate fruit profile.