Barny Butterfield, the humble cider farmer behind Sandford Orchards, just won a lifetime achievement award for keeping Britain’s cider tradition alive—turning a borrowed tractor and garden shed into a 150-acre empire that churns out 7 million bottles a year. While big corporations swallowed up rival brands, Butterfield stayed independent, fueled by Devon’s perfect soil, local farmer support, and pure passion. He’s not just making cider—he’s planting orchards, mentoring new makers, and even collaborating with the University of Bristol to save rare apple varieties. Humble about the honor, he jokes it’s for being a “big mouth” who loves sharing his craft. With the UK drinking more than 40% of the world’s cider, Butterfield’s legacy? The trees, the land, and the future of cider-making in the West Country.
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