Bulmers orchard pioneers cloudy Apple cider review ” A bit of unnatural acidity and sweetness and not unpleasant” (6.5/10) The Good ” Lasting weak acidity”. ” Significant sweetness with no unpleasant bitter taste”. ” Almost medium bodied as advertised”. ” Not a dry cider consistent with branding”. The Bad ” Nothing natural about the sweetness […]
Month: July 2017

Westons’ Old Rosie cloudy cider ” Excellent full-bodied medium-dry lacking fruity sweetness”- (9/10)
Westons old Rosie cloudy cider review ” Excellent full bodied medium dry without fruity sweetness” – ( 9/10) The Good ” Reasonably priced and practical”. ” Accomplished medium dryness as advertised”. ” Excellent branding with a pretty bottle”. ” Full-bodied and has a strong flavour”. ” Pleasant and lasting yeasty scent”. ” Soothing aftertaste” […]

Twisted tree vintage cider (7.5/10) “Mature and complex yet not sweet or fruity”
Twisted tree vintage cider review (7.5/10) ” Mature and complex but not sweet or fruity” The Good ” Mature and complex”. ” Medium-dry as advertised and full bodied”. ” Pleasantly carbonated”. The Bad ” Limited acidity and tang”. ” Not enough sweetness or fruitiness”. ” Not the cheapest for a canned cider”. Packaging A rather […]

Norwich holiday Inn ” Spacious and clean if basic and confused”. (7/10)
Norwich holiday inn North review ( Room 229) (7/10) The Good ” Spacious room and welcoming staff”. ” Good size of mug and TV picture quality”. ” Nice plug number for charging and good clothing ironing facilities”. The Bad ” Tea provisions a little disorganised with lack of selection for tea or coffee”. ” Lack […]

Kopperberg Naked Apple cider ” Quirky and Peary if a tad weak” (7/10)
Kopperberg Naked apple cider review (7/10) ” A quirky taste but not much to shout about !”. The Good ” Lack of unpleasant dryness”. “Pleasant floral (cider Perry) and slightly appley flavour”. ” Pleasant soothing aftertaste”. The Bad ” Lacks body, acidity and sweetness required”. ” A bit pricey yet true to it’s brand identity”. […]

White star cider “Do not consume” (0.5/10)
White star cider review (0.5/10) ” Do not try !!!” The Good ” Cheap way to achieve the recommended alcohol limit.” ” It is not dry and doesn’t claim to be.” The Bad ” Everything else … It has a horrid smell that doesn’t last, a watery feel, lack of carbonation, character, acidity, dryness, sweetness, […]

Thatchers old Rascal ” Not a cheap dry but a full bodied guy” (7.5/10)
Thatchers old Rascal cider review (7.5/10) The Good ” Full bodied feel as advertised without a watery nature.” ” Pleasant fruity flavour and sweetness.” ” Well balanced carbonation.” The Bad ” Not quite tangy enough to convince of the acidity desired.” ” A little pricey for the product and not 100% practical.” ” Dryness not […]

Capel road cider ( blend No. 5) – 8.5/10
Capel road cider can (blend No 5) review ( 8.5/10) The Good ” Cheap as dirt and as mature as a dining experience.” ” Very appealing tang … Probably the best acidity and body I have tasted. ” ” Modest carbonation and dryness which is great.” ” Not a gassy drink and practical since 2 […]