The Good
“Interesting backstory”.
“Revealing bottle design”.
“Nicely practical”.
“Woody and tangy smell”.
“Still, as described”.
“Sufficient acidity”.
“Woody tang”.
“Characterful”.
“Full flavour”.
“Natural flavour”.
“Persistent aftertaste”.
“Moderate mouthfeel”.
“Nicely sessionable”.
“Smooth throughout”.
“Well balanced”.
The Bad
“Slightly irresponsible brand message”.
“Very expensive”.
“Limited sweetness”.
Introduction
Terry Coppin invented the Norfolk Raider Cider recipe nearly 40 years ago. Then it was stored in whisky barrels, and Terry swore his cider would quickly get you tipsy.
He began making Cider by crushing his own apples with a rolling pin, and began to give some to his friends, who started donating apples. This snowballed till he needed an orchard to keep up production.
The backstory therefore appears to be natural and home grown, with the rear label specifying “family tradition”, with “Thought and care”. The brand message of consuming alcohol the night before flying a plane, seems a little irresponsible however.
Once acquired, he used this orchard to produce 4 different flavours “Dolly Pink (4.2%) a pink fruity cider, Honey Belle (4.2%) smooth tasting honey cider, Wingman (6.2%) a refreshing clear strong cider, and the Original (8.5%) a strong cider but not lacking in taste. Paul claims there are more secret flavours in the works”.
Todays offering is Wingman, which I purchased from the coop for £3.69 for a 500ml, 6.2% ABV bottle, providing 3.5 units. Considering a good value Cider costs around £2.10 per bottle, providing 4.1 units, todays offering is very expensive. 3.5 units however is practical for hitting the governments old “Do not regularly exceed” range.
The story goes that before bombing the next day men known as the “Norfolk raiders”, would come down to the pub for some final drinks.
Both dessert apples and cooking apples are used for pressing into this cider. Pressing, mixing with sugar, leaving to ferment, and then adding flavours is the process of production.
Production is on White House Farm, Salhouse Rd, Rackheath, Norwich NR13 6LB.
The bottle design reveals the fluid colour, adopting clear glass, on white label. The label contrasts well with the dark aircraft picture. Text is bold, so shows up clearly.
Taste expectations
The label specified “still”, implying lack of carbonation. The website adds “full bodied” and “rich”, suggesting thicker mouthfeel and full flavour.
Smell
The smell didn’t last for too long, but was woody and tangy, suggesting potential for maturation in barrels.
Taste
True to its descriptor, it was a still cider. Acidity was sufficient, yet wasn’t overpowering. Sweetness appeared lacking, however natural apples did come through faintly. Character was evident in the woody tang, persisting well into the aftertaste. Flavour was full throughout, and it felt natural.
Mouthfeel was moderate, which made the drink nicely sessionable. Taste felt smooth throughout, despite possessing significant acidity. No bits were evident.
Whilst I very much enjoyed the cider, balance wasn’t the first word that sprang to mind. I guess nothing dominated the taste though, suggesting good balance.
Summary
“Tangy and woody”.
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Great description enough to make me want to try it. I’m always looking for a good beer ale or cider Thank you
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Sounds like a very interesting drink and the taste seems lovely.
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Thanks and yes it is indeed. The flavours are much more complex than most …
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Inspiring description! Thank you for sharing this tangy and tasting narrative.
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Very welcome and thanks for the positive endorsement 🙂
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