Galipette Biologique cidre review (8.5/10) – ” Weak and pricey, but naturally tangy”. The Good “Good looking bottle”.“Confident tartness”.“Lasting natural taste and aftertaste”.“Beautiful floral aroma”.“Some natural sweetness”.“Branding consistent with flavour”. The Bad “Not fully practical”.“Tartness too dominant”.“Sweetness too little”.“No unique taste elements”.“Carbonation too light”.“Too rich for low ABV”.“Expensive”.“Not sessionable”. Packaging The little french bottle cost […]
Month: February 2019

#120 Galipette Brut cider review – ” Natural and yeasty fruit, without dryness, in a medium mouthfeel” (8.75/10).
Galipette Brut cider review – ” Natural and yeasty fruit, without dryness, in a medium mouthfeel” (8.75/10). The Good “Tangy, natural smell”.“Good acidity level”.“Well-balanced fruity tang”.“Smooth taste and aftertaste”.“Character from bread-like taste elements”.“Sweetness provided by natural fruit”.“Lovely medium mouthfeel”.“Good backstory”.“Lasting natural aftertaste”.“Practical alcohol level”.“Good value for French cider”. The Bad “Weak aftertaste”.“Not fully balanced”.“No woodiness”.“Bottle […]

#119 Innocent “Wonder Green” smoothie review (6/10) – “Too sickly sweet, so I didn’t drink much. You’d be better off drinking apple juice”.
Innocent “Wonder Green” smoothie review (6/10) – “Too sickly sweet, so I didn’t drink much. You’d be better off drinking apple juice”. The Good “High juice percentage”.“Appealing brand message”.“Practical for carrying”.“Non-sickly smell”.“Smooth texture”.“Even taste throughout”.“Has company website”. The Bad “Thin mouthfeel”.“Off-putting, cut grass smell”.“Expensive”.“Artificially added vitamins”.“Sickly sweet”.“No tartness”.“One-dimensional experience”.“Lack of balance”. Packaging The bottle appeared […]

#118 Thatchers Summer vintage 2017 review (9.25/10) – The drink appeared very well-balanced, boasting lots of uniqueness, and character. Plenty of quirky elements seldom seen, were apparent too.
Thatchers Summer vintage 2017 review (9.25/10) – The drink appeared very well-balanced, boasting lots of uniqueness, and character. Plenty of quirky elements seldom seen, were apparent too. The Good “Inspiring branding”.“Lots of carbonation”.“Plenty of sweetness”.“Medium-dryness as promised”.“Practical and good value”.“Great balance”.“Good character and uniqueness”.“Some bitterness”.“Some woodiness”.“Fresh smell”.“Medium mouthfeel”.“Smooth taste”. The Bad “Bitterness too strong”.“Weak aftertaste”.“Summer […]

