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Bulmers Original Cider
Bulmers may be traced back to 1887, when Percy Bulmer of Hereford finally followed his mother's advice and entered the food and beverage sector, believing it would never go out of style. Bulmers Original Cider is now one of the most popular drinks on the market, especially among people aged 18 to 24.
The company's success with Bulmers original cider is all the more astonishing when you consider Percy Bulmer's poor beginnings. He used the apples from the rectory orchard of his father and an antique stone press on the farm next door; he brewed his first cider. His older brother Fred returned from King's College, Cambridge, in 1889 to join him in business. The brothers worked together to persuade their father to give them about an AUD 3338 loan, which they used to purchase an 8-acre farm on the outskirts of Hereford and build their first cider mill.
Cider-making back then was a hit-or-miss proposition, with the fermentation process depending only on yeast found naturally in apples. Henry, on the other hand, solicited the expertise of a university buddy, Dr Herbert Durham, whose idea to add a wild yeast to the apples ensured continuous fermentation. This marked the beginning of the production of commercial cider.
Bulmers, in 1911, was given the Royal Warrant and the title of “Cider Maker to Her Majesty the Queen” remains official to this day. Bulmers Original Cider is a light to medium-bodied cider made from a precise combination of sweeter eating apples and sharper cider apples like Dabinett and Michelin, all of which are cultivated in Herefordshire orchards. For maximum refreshment, we at Barrel House Distribution serve over ice.
His innovative cider firm sparked a revolution, converting cider from a drink mostly enjoyed by farmhands to a drink loved by the general public. Fred, Percy's brother and business partner, reportedly rode 500 miles in seven days to find good apples for Bulmers cider. Better apples create better cider is still a popular thought today.
Logistics
To further create a premium service, Barrel House Distribution manages our own logistics from the moment you order to your stock arriving. Our crew picks, packs and delivers every order which guarantees that no third party disrupts our relationships with our customers. Our team maintains transparency by communicating with our customers about any alterations to their order or delivery details as soon as possible.
Services
Most importantly, our focus is to ensure the highest level of customer service. Every business has access to their own support representative as well as access to our office team who can answer any of your questions or resolves any issues you may face. Our team also provides their expert product and venue knowledge by assisting you to maintain and improve your bar range to increase sales and profit.
+ Postmix Solutions
Barrel House distribution is proud to have partnered with Ice & Beverage Solutions to distribute Post Mix Systems & Syrups throughout Victoria.
With low power consumption, a wide range of innovative flavours and the ability to independently own your machines, our Post Mix Systems and Syrups are ideal for any business looking for a beverage solution.
One of the most important differences between us and the big bottlers is that we aim to see you get the largest profit possible from your dispensing systems. Our syrup, in many instances, is up to 150% lower in price than other wholesalers. If you’ve got a thirst for profit, we can quench it.
In addition to this, our flavour range is vast offering both standard and sugar free variations. The flavours we currently offer are:
Cola
Sugar Free Cola
Lemon Squash
Lemonade
Lemon, Lime & Bitters
Raspberry
Ginger Ale
Orange Juice
Tonic Water
Saxbys Ginger Beer
All of these flavours compliment a full range of Daiquiri and Granita style mixes, which we also distribute.
We are always striving to create new innovations for our customers, which is just what sugar free flavours are. These flavours ensure consumers who are resistant to sugar based products still purchase, the flavours will attract all demographics and age-groups and the syrups can all be coincided with simple Frozen Daiquiri combinations. They’re a fantastic point of difference.
The systems we supply are also extremely environmentally friendly. Our top-of-the-range dispensers have ice wells included which keep the mix cool as opposed to having a separate machine for ice. This cuts further costs for you on electricity and maintenance and is a great way to ensure your business has minimal impact on the environment.
With our machines, you can either own or rent which means you have no contract to lock you into specific flavours or branding. This offers you flexibility with what you offer your customers and allows you to to be able to change and update flavours depending on what works for you. We also can create your very own branded flavours which gives you a point of difference to your customers. Your establishment should be all about you and your brand, not somebody else’s.
+ Beer Systems
Barrel House Distribution with Ice & Beverage Solutions put a great importance on helping our customers define their brand. That’s why we offer beer systems with no lock-in contracts. We want our customer to have the flexibility of owning their own machines.
When you own your beer system it allows you to source your own beers which gives you the ability to offer local and crate ranges which again, is a great point of difference for your business.
With our systems, we will have you saving. Another great benefit to having your very own beer machine is that you will continue saving for a long time due to great incentives and deals on kegs. This is due to you not being locked into any contracts and having the freedom of choice.
Payments, Out of Stock & Refunds
Our portal contains a straightforward checkout which accepts payment via all debit and credit cards (as well as apple pay and google pay.) Unfortunately at times there may be out of stock products. Our team are always prepared to take care of issues as they arise. Our customers are contacted as soon as we become aware about any items that may be out of stock. Our aim is to work together with our customer to provide an alternative to the product or to refund the item promptly.