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Title: Interesting cider observation
Post by: Martin_1962 on 06 June 2011, 21:12:00

Our local Tesco has about 15 slots, most are full of foreign or mass produced garbage.

Only 2 are decent quality like Westons ect.

Asda in Corwall, 18 slots and over half are decent and local ciders.

Just drinking a Rattler at the moment :y :y

Title: Re: Interesting cider observation
Post by: geoffr70 on 06 June 2011, 21:13:44

As you're the resident expert is Crumpton Oaks anyone? I bought 10 litres as it was cheap. It did the job, not too sure on the taste though. I prefer dry cider

Title: Re: Interesting cider observation
Post by: albitz on 06 June 2011, 21:15:35

My observation is that drinking copious quantities of cider causes folk to talk 'dangle berries'. :D

Title: Re: Interesting cider observation
Post by: Martin_1962 on 06 June 2011, 21:16:19

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As you're the resident expert is Crumpton Oaks anyone? I bought 10 litres as it was cheap. It did the job, not too sure on the taste though. I prefer dry cider

Never heard of it.

However a lad at work is making cider - brought some in a few weeks ago 8-) 8-)

Title: Re: Interesting cider observation
Post by: geoffr70 on 06 June 2011, 21:21:11

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As you're the resident expert is Crumpton Oaks anyone? I bought 10 litres as it was cheap. It did the job, not too sure on the taste though. I prefer dry cider

Never heard of it.However a lad at work is making cider - brought some in a few weeks ago 8-) 8-)

That probably means it's rubbish then!!!

You cannot beat homebrew! I've stopped making it because I was drinking it!! ::)

Title: Re: Interesting cider observation
Post by: jerry on 07 June 2011, 08:57:11

morrisons "new season" cider-made in partnership with Westons-is worth a go :y

Title: Re: Interesting cider observation
Post by: Terbs on 07 June 2011, 09:38:58

Must admit my passion for cider....
I usually go for Stowford Press :y :y

Title: Re: Interesting cider observation
Post by: Seth on 07 June 2011, 10:59:06

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Must admit my passion for cider....
I usually go for Stowford Press :y :y

Now you're talking! :y :y :y :y :y

Title: Re: Interesting cider observation
Post by: tonyyeb on 07 June 2011, 11:35:02

My favourite at mo is Waitrose's own vintage cider - intensely apple-y, and despite high ABV it isn't at all treacly in the way that very strong lagers are. Really lovely when chilled.
They do several different types - there's a hugely strong one at 8%, my personal favourite at 7.3%, and a 'cooking' one at around 5%.
Check 'em out if you've a Waitrose near you.... :)

Title: Re: Interesting cider observation
Post by: jonnycool on 07 June 2011, 18:56:47

I love cider, but unfortunately my knowledge only extends to the main brands like Magners, Strongbow, Woodpecker, Scrumpy Jack etc etc. Did try a few from Asda mind, and they were all delicious  :)

Title: Re: Interesting cider observation
Post by: Martin_1962 on 07 June 2011, 20:46:21

Try a few from Aspalls, Westons, Thatchers, ect