Apple cider – Low alcohol – Medium-dry by Sainsbury’s review – ” Better than apple juice, but lacking the complexity and flavour depth, of good cider” (6.0/10). The Good “Competitive in price”.“Practical”.“Good label information”.“Inoffensive smell”.“Natural taste”.“Lasting, natural aftertaste”.“Better than apple juice”.“Smooth and fruity taste”. The Bad “Watery mouthfeel”.“No dryness, which was promised”.“Weak carbonation, acidity and […]
Category: Cider reviews
#102 Harry Sparrow Aspall’s cider review (9.0/10) – “A strong contender thanks to consistent brand message, and taste profile. Pricey and impractical though”.
Harry Sparrow Aspall’s cider review (9.0/10) – “A strong contender thanks to consistent brand message, and taste profile. Pricey and impractical though”. The Good ” Full, natural smell”.” Ideal, medium mouthfeel”.” Great tart and sweet balance”.” Developing natural acidity”.” Light carbonation as promised”.” Medium dryness from word go as promised”.” Plenty of fruity sweetness”.” Great […]
#101 Aspalls Imperial Vintage (7.5/10) – ” Bitter-dryness, overshadowing some developing character”.
Aspalls Imperial Vintage (7.5/10) ” Bitter-dryness, overshadowing some developing character”. The Good ” Branding with curious backstory”.” Oozing rich history”.” Understated, yet celebratory bottle design”.” Noticeable dryness”.” Developing woodiness”.” Developing natural tang”. The Bad ” Harsh aftertaste”.” Slightly thin mouthfeel”.” Pricier than many other Aspall’s”.” Quite practical”.” Lack of balance”.” Limited carbonation”.” Overshadowed natural tang”.” […]
#99 Cornish Orchards Gold cider review ” Well rounded, with a degree of uniqueness, natural aroma and great natural acidity”. – (8.5/10).
Cornish Orchards Gold cider review ” Well rounded, with a degree of uniqueness, natural aroma and great natural acidity”. – (8.5/10). The Good ” Great brand message”.” Good all-rounder”.” Distinctive tart apple and bitterness in taste”.” Mostly consistent taste and branding”.” Light carbonation as promised”.” Fully natural flavour”.” Medium body”.” Considerable uniqueness”.” Lasting, non-sickly aftertaste”.” […]
#98 Chaplin and Corks Somerset “Gold” cider review “More bearable than “K” Cider, yet a rather nasty aftertaste. Some sparkle and acidity were present though – (5/10).
Chaplin and Corks Somerset “Gold” cider review “More bearable than “K” Cider, yet a rather nasty aftertaste. Some sparkle and acidity were present though –(5/10). The Good ” Light carbonation”” Cheap”.” Some acidity”.” Dryness present”.” Subtle aroma”. The Bad ” Limited character”.” Basic branding and backstory”.” Watery mouthfeel”.” Unpleasantly dry artificial aftertaste”.” Impractical alcohol level”.” […]
#96 Henry Weston’s Oak-aged Vintage cider.- “Subtle nature, with a pleasant smell and aftertaste. Limited identity though, except for hints of wood and bitterness deeper down” – (7.75/10).
Henry Weston’s Oak-aged Vintage cider. – “Subtle nature, with a pleasant smell and aftertaste. Limited identity though, except for hints of wood and bitterness deeper down” – (7.75/10). P.s I didn’t win the VIP cooking experience with Neil Rankin. The Good ” Subtle bitter aftertaste”.” Non-sickly flavour”.” Natural, woody flavour”.” Some character”.” Competitive in price […]
#95 Curious Apple cider – Naturally tangy, full flavoured, medium mouthfeel covering numerous weaknesses”) – (8.0/10).
Curious Apple cider review ( Good at being naturally and tangy, a full flavour with medium mouthfeel lifts it beyond numerous weaknesses”) – (8.0/10). The Good ” Practical”.” Light carbonation as promised”.” Strong branding”.” Great natural acidity”.” Not overpowering”.” Non-sickly aftertaste”.” Pleasant smell”.” Full-flavoured”.” Ideal medium mouthfeel”. The Bad ” No sweetness”.” No elderflower or […]
#94 Sxollie Cripps Pink – cider review ” Pure and fruity, young and fun, if a bit expensive”. (8.75/10).
Sxollie Cripps Pink – cider review ” Pure and fruity, young and fun, if a bit expensive”. (8.75/10). The Good ” Fantastic, natural, fruity aroma”.” Non-sickly, natural taste and aftertaste”.“Pleasant fruity sweetness”.” Medium body”.“branding consistent with taste” .” Well-balanced”.” Natural tang”.” Practical”. The Bad ” Carbonation a little subtle”.” No dryness or woodiness”.” Limited uniqueness”.“Expensive”. […]
#93 Orchard Thieves cider review ” Well-balanced, sweet yet tangy, still-water” (7.5/10).
Orchard Thieves cider review ” Well-balanced, sweet yet tangy, still-water” (7.5/10). The Good ” Pleasant subtle tang”.” Sharp aftertaste”.” Smooth flavour”.” Slight bitterness”.” Sweetness balanced with sharpness”.” Practical”.” Pleasant scent as promised”.” Some uniqueness”. The Bad ” Not woody or highly distinctive”.” Watery mouthfeel”.” Virtually no carbonation”.” No dryness”.” Rather pricey”.” Poor branding with no […]
#92 Cidersmiths Bristol Draught review ” Lightly carbonated, sweet drink without balance or character”. – (5.5/10)
Cidersmiths Bristol Draught review ” Lightly carbonated, sweet drink without balance or character”. – (5.5/10) The Good ” Good bottle colour scheme”.” Light carbonation as promised”.” Natural flavour”.” Sufficient sweetness in aftertaste”. The Bad ” Lack of tang”.“Watery mouthfeel”.” Expensive”.” Impractical”.” Branding a bit confused”.” Bitter aftertaste becoming sickly sweet”.” No dryness”.” No USP or […]
