The Good “Colours consistent with brand”. “Pleasant lasting scent”. “Some character”. “Sweet and natural flavour”. “Full flavoured”. “Smooth flavour”. The Bad “Limited brand message”. “Overpowering sweetness”. “Lacking acidity”. “Not session-able”. “Unbalanced”. “Thin mouthfeel”. Packaging Brand message was limited due to bottle text and lack of specific website. Label colours were consistently of honey, including fluid […]
Category: Cider reviews
#361 Thatchers founders cider vintage review – “Good all rounder”-(9.75/10).
The Good “Lives up to brand message”. “Traditional bottle design”. “Quite practical”. “Natural and sweet smell”. “Well balanced acidity”. “Good character”. “Natural taste”. “Full flavoured”. “Nicely session-able”. “Pleasant medium mouthfeel”. “Well balanced”. “Smooth throughout”. “Pleasant smooth and fruity aftertaste”. The Bad “Expensive”. “Limited sweetness”. Packaging Thatchers vintage cider has a new look for the 2022 […]
#353 Crumpton Oaks cider review – “Quite harsh, nothing exciting”- (5/10).
The Good “Positive brand message”. “Eye-catching bottle”. “Cheap price”. “Clear expectations”. The Bad “Impractical”. “Limited backstory”. “Subtle fruity smell”. “Too acidic”. “Lacking sweetness”. “Artificial taste”. “No USP”. “Not full flavoured”. “Non session-able”. “Watery mouthfeel”. “Harsh flavour”. “Harsh aftertaste”. “Overall not pleasant”. The bottle didn’t contain a blurb to enlighten to the history of the company, […]
#349 Norfolk raiders wingman Cider review – “Tangy and woody” – (9.75/10).
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 […]
#344 Adnams Wild wave cider review – “Tangy, natural, and indulgent” – (8.0/10).
The Good “Clear brand message”. “Cutting edge can”. “Full mouthfeel”. “Tangy character”. “Natural taste”. “Natural, tangy, smell”. “Natural sweetness”. The Bad “Quite expensive”. “Not overly practical”. “Not session-able”. “Overbearing acidity”. “Unbalanced”. “Harsh”. Introduction Adnams is well known for production of beer and spirits, yet the notion of cider is rather innovative. Humour is evident on […]
#328 Sainsbury’s Mulled cider, Ginger, Clove, and Clementine review – “Warming and spicy, yet clashing and unbalanced”- (8.25/10).
Why you should read …Ever wondered how good Sainsbury’s festive cider is? Read on to find out … The Good “Festive bottle design”. “Light carbonation”. “Quite practical”. “Good value”. “Warming and spicy character”. “Natural flavour”. “Full flavoured”. “Thin to moderate mouthfeel”. “Natural feel”. “Lasting aftertaste”. The Bad “Bottle colours clash”. “No dryness”. “Weak smell”. “Weak […]
#310 Sandford Orchards Devon Red cider review (6.5/10).
– “Natural with good branding. Lacking character and strength”. [Why you should read …Ever wondered how good the cider is from Devon? Read on to find out …]. (Please note: Cold virus present when sampling). The Good “Strong branding”. “Moderate carbonation”. “Natural flavour and smell”. “Not unpleasant”. “Well balanced”. “Session-able”. The Bad “Lacking sweetness”. “Lacking […]
#309 Tillington Hills Premium Dry Cider (Co-op) review – “Unbalanced, yet characterful, dry”- (8.5/10).
Why you should read: Visited the co-op recently, and wondered if Tillington hills cider is worth a try? Then look no further … The Good “Natural flavour”. “Unique dryness sensation”. “Strong dryness as promised”. “Reasonable value”. “Taste not overpowering”. “Practical”. “Good quality bottle design”. “Some character in smell”. “Character present, as indicated”. “Some bitterness”. “Characterful […]
#303 Orchard English Vintage Cider 2021 review – “It didn’t appeal to my taste, but had some interesting elements to it- (6.0/10)”.
[Why you should read … Looking for a good value stronger supermarket cider? Not sure if the quality of cheaper cider is up to fussy taste-buds? Then read on for discovery] The Good “Fairly practical”. “Good value”. “Pleasant medium dryness”. “Noticeable bitterness”. “Distinctive character”. “Session-able”. “Quite smooth”. “Natural taste”. “Developing dry aftertaste”. The Bad “Weak […]
#294 Leckford Estate 2020 vintage – Cox’s apple cider medium dry review – “Some natural variety, but lacking anything impactful” – (8.25/10).
The Good “Positive sustainability brand message”. “Reasonable value”. “Practical”. “Natural and pleasant smell”. “Acidity developing well”. “Good natural sweetness”. “Well balanced”. “Full flavour”. “Natural flavour”. “Smooth taste and aftertaste”. “Some distinctive taste variety”. “Nicely session-able”. The Bad “No dryness, which was promised”. “Absent of promised carbonation”. “Bland packaging”. “Acidity lacking initially”. “Thin mouthfeel”. “No bitterness”. […]
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