BELL or Sweet Sheep's Nose

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Late Mid Season Sweet

 

Origin and distribution

 

Occurs fairly frequently in Devon, South Dorset and Somerset as old trees.

 

General description

 

Trees large, upright but drooping with heavy crops.

 

Season

 

Ready late October

 

Typical Juice

 

Typical juice SG 1058, acidity 0.18%, tannin 0.12g/l

 

Cider

 

A useful sweet cider with a good flavour and aroma. Good alone or blended.