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The sun is out today so it looks like it may be time to start on the Cider again.
So far this year I have tried.
Tesco's own brand, not there homeless stuff 7/10
Sainsburys 8/10
I must say im not enjoying Wrongbow as much now that they have reduced the alcohol content.
Anyways what is your cider of choice?
So far this year I have tried.
Tesco's own brand, not there homeless stuff 7/10
Sainsburys 8/10
I must say im not enjoying Wrongbow as much now that they have reduced the alcohol content.
Anyways what is your cider of choice?
sgrimshaw said:
Henry Westons Vintage in Bottles 8.2% - lush
Westons Organic in the 3ltr Wine Box 7.5% from (a very hazy) memory, ASDA used to sell it ... not sure if they do any more.
the westons vintage 8.2 is very good, found the stuff in the box a bit sour if not chilled till very cold, then i tend to just down it quick an get drunk, but the bottled stuff is very good, one of the best you can get in a typical shop.Westons Organic in the 3ltr Wine Box 7.5% from (a very hazy) memory, ASDA used to sell it ... not sure if they do any more.
http://www.thatcherscider.co.uk/
Go to "traditional" and you'll find proper Somerset rocket fuel. I recommend the Cheddar Valley. Here's a picture - this is about the true colour:
Go to "traditional" and you'll find proper Somerset rocket fuel. I recommend the Cheddar Valley. Here's a picture - this is about the true colour:
Away from traditional, more in the "tramp special" category, but I really like Olde English.
www.oldeenglishcider.com
Strongbow is to be avoided at all costs, due to the day-after effects. Horrific.
www.oldeenglishcider.com
Strongbow is to be avoided at all costs, due to the day-after effects. Horrific.
davepoth said:
http://www.thatcherscider.co.uk/
Go to "traditional" and you'll find proper Somerset rocket fuel. I recommend the Cheddar Valley. Here's a picture - this is about the true colour:
Go to "traditional" and you'll find proper Somerset rocket fuel. I recommend the Cheddar Valley. Here's a picture - this is about the true colour:
If you like the clear fizzy stuff, Thatchers Gold is nice.
woody2846 said:
Old Rosie I'm sure could make planes fly. I used to be quite fond of Thatchers Katy, however drinking it in the same manner as 'Olde English'- I found out quite quickly that that idea was not big nor clever.
You need to try buying it direct from the farmyard, preferably in a used milk jug. Not sure what my favourite is, but it's from Dorset, usually a nice medium scrumpy. After 2 pints I'm a smiling, happy Prand.
The Stables (Cider, pie and pizza bars) in Bridport and Weymouth are a good place to try a wide variety of local brews, although a bit pricey.
I usually try to get to either the Powerstock Cider Festival on 27 April, or the Bridport Beer festival (15/16 June) which as well as loads of beer, usually has over 20 ciders on offer too.
Try and catch the Skimmetty Hitchers, local band (scrumpy and weston is their style) who sing songs in the honour of cider, and badgers.
The Stables (Cider, pie and pizza bars) in Bridport and Weymouth are a good place to try a wide variety of local brews, although a bit pricey.
I usually try to get to either the Powerstock Cider Festival on 27 April, or the Bridport Beer festival (15/16 June) which as well as loads of beer, usually has over 20 ciders on offer too.
Try and catch the Skimmetty Hitchers, local band (scrumpy and weston is their style) who sing songs in the honour of cider, and badgers.
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