Hester van Sprang

Hester van Sprang is a Dutch cider enthusiast and Certified Pommelier, based in Deventer, The Netherlands. She is married to cidermaker Marin van Sprang, co-founder of IESSEL Cider. Together they share a deep commitment to the craft, culture, and future of cider in the Netherlands.

While Hester does not make cider herself, she plays an active role in the world of cider through tasting, education, and hospitality. At IESSEL Cider, she supports the business during busy seasons and regularly hosts tastings, helping guests and customers discover the diverse and expressive world of cider, perry, and pommeau. With a sharp sensory awareness and a passion for storytelling, she connects people to the landscapes, orchards, and apple varieties behind each bottle.

Professionally, Hester works as a consultant in building management, a field that echoes many of cider’s core themes: heritage, land use, sustainability, and the value of place. Becoming a Certified Pommelier in 2025 deepened her dedication to cider as both a cultural product and a shared experience. She especially values low-intervention ciders made from traditional fruit, and loves exploring how cider fits into broader conversations about taste, regional identity, and landscape.