Bilpin Cider Company is based in Bilpin, a small town on the historic Bells Line of Road, in the Blue Mountains, 93 km west of Sydney.
Bilpin was discovered in 1823 by nineteen year old Archibald Bell as a secondary pass through the Blue Mountains. The area’s fertile soil, mountain elevation and agreeable climate very quickly attracted settlers. These geographical, metrological and agricultural factors all combine to create the perfect fruit-growing environment. Bilpin was soon established as the premium fruit orchard of Australia.
Australians have been enjoying Bilpin apples and Bilpin apple juice since the early part of the last Century and now Bilpin Cider Company is making one of the best apple ciders in Australia.
Bilpin Cider Company was formed by Sean Prendergast and Shane McLaughlin in 2011. Shane and Sean bring complimentary skills to the cider business.
Shane is also the Principal and Chief wine maker at Cannonbah Bridge Wines and over the past decade has had great success in Australia and exporting into North America and Europe. Shane lives on the property in Bilpin and has brought his vast winemaking experience to create in Bilpin Original, a pure fresh apple cider delivering a perfectly balanced taste with a crisp apple aroma.
Sean has worked for 20 years in the food and beverage industry where he held senior sales and marketing roles with Heinz, Foster’s and AB-Inbev. He is also the Managing Director of Thirsty Thursday Beverages. Bilpin Cider Co: Wolka Rd, Bilpin NSW 2758, Australia
