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 […]
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#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 […]
#278 Sidra El Gaitero semi-seca cider review – “Vibrant, lively, and well balanced”- (9.0/10).
Sidra El Gaitero semi-seca cider review The Good “Good carbonation level”. “Well balanced”. “Balanced sweetness”. “Natural flavour”. “Harshness a well balanced part of the character”. “Pleasant, persistent aftertaste”. “Good scent”. “Confident acidity”. “Practical”. “Good value”. The Bad “Dryness absent”. “Slightly thin mouthfeel”. “Lacking a little complexity”. Packaging El Gaitero means “the piper” in Spanish, which […]
#263 Pulpt Flare superior south west cider review – “Well balanced, with some character” – (7.5/10).
Pulpt Flare superior south west cider review – “Well balanced, with some character” – (7.5/10). The Good “Bright colours, youth branding”. “Attractive and informative packaging”. “Pleasant and natural, fruity smell”. “Carbonation light, as promised”. “Natural flavour”. “Distinctive taste”. “Nicely session-able”. “Well balanced”. “Mostly smooth”. “Distinctive tangy aftertaste”. The Bad “Thin mouthfeel”. “Carbonation level too light”. […]
#175 Wyld Wood Organic cider review “Fruity, Natural, and Full-bodied” – (7.5/10).
Wyld Wood Organic cider review “Fruity, Natural, and Full-bodied” – (7.5/10). The Good “Smooth smell”. “Natural smell”. “Pleasant full-bodied nature, in taste and aftertaste”. “Persistently pleasant aftertaste”. “Medium level of dryness, as would be expected from a good Herefordshire cider”. “Nice, subtle tang”. The Bad “Slight bitterness, lack of sweetness or carbonation”. “Brand doesn’t advertise […]
#173 Brothers Toffee apple cider review – “Rather disappointing with confused identity. Not session-able” – (5/10).
Brothers Toffee apple cider review – “Rather disappointing with confused identity. Not session-able” – (5/10). The Good “Highly practical”. “Colourful bottle”. “Extensive history”. “Medium to thick mouthfeel”. “Pleasant smell”. The Bad “Doesn’t smell of cider”. “Not session-able”. “Too sweet”. “Apple barely noticeable”. “No dryness”. “No tang”. “Carbonation too light”. “Pricey”. “Aftertaste not of apple”. “Basically […]
#168 Mallets cider – “Woody and incredible value !! – Better than many luxury ciders” – (9.25/10).
Mallets cider – “Woody and incredible value !! – Better than many luxury ciders” – (9.25/10). The Good “Good value”.“Quite practical”.“Interesting backstory”.“Attractive colour scheme on branding”.“Light carbonation, as promised”.“Confident natural tang throughout tasting”.“Natural sweetness”.“Well-balanced”.“Lots of woody character”.“Distinctive USP”.“Pleasant medium mouthfeel”.“Lasting woody aftertaste”.“Very session-able“.“Smooth taste”. The Bad “Slightly harsh smell”.“Smell not natural”.“Backstory not on can”.“No medium […]
#76 Aspall Suffolk Draught Cyder ( Red label) review “Great acidity and mouthfeel, but lacking in dryness, value, or anything unique” – (7.5/10).
Aspall Suffolk Draught Cyder ( Red label) review “Great acidity and mouthfeel, but lacking in dryness, value, or anything unique” – (7.5/10). The Good – Great history and bottle design.– Subtle balance done well.– Punchy tang with light carbonation.– Some dryness.– Ideal mouthfeel and not watery.– Pleasant smell. The Bad – Pricey.– Not sweet enough.– […]
#12 Orchard cider review (6/10) – “It lives in the shadow of Rekorderlig”. ” … It wouldn’t be my pick”.
Orchard cider review (6/10) ” … It wouldn’t be my pick” “It lives in the shadow of Rekorderlig” PackagingThe bottle with its shimmering gold neck and dark glass body keeps things low key yet eye catching. The story is quite non descript also keeping you guessing since whilst Irish cider is specified not much is […]
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