Orchard pig – The Charmer review – ” Watery, well-balanced, and naturally weak tasting”. (7.5/10). The Good ” Informative and consistent bottle branding”.“Practical and Affordable”.” Pleasant woody complexity”.” Natural smooth and fruity taste”.” All rounder”.” Good subtle dryness”.” Light carbonation as promised”.” Pleasant fruity smell”.” Not sickly sweet”. The Bad ” No aftertaste”.” Website claims […]
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#82 Orchard pig – The Reveller cans review (8.75/10).- “Slightly sickly, Lacking tang, but a well balanced complex cider, which delivers brand promises, practically”.
Orchard pig – The Reveller cans review (8.75/10) “Slightly sickly, Lacking tang, but a well balanced complex cider which delivers brand promises, practically”. The Good “Moist cider consistent with brand”.“Perfectly medium body”.” Subtle woody complexity”.” Well balanced drink”.” Practical and good value”.” Lightly carbonated as promised”.” Natural Apple sweetness and scent”. The Bad ” Lacking […]

#81 Stan’s Thatchers Leaf Twister cider review (7/10) “Good branding, with sparkling natural fruit, yet no aftertaste, tang or uniqueness”.
Stan’s Thatchers Leaf Twister cider review (7/10) “Good branding, with sparkling natural fruit, yet no aftertaste, tang or uniqueness”. The Good ” Lovely eye-catching can”.“Good, well-labelled backstory”.“Strong branding”.“Practical”.” Clear USP”.” Pleasant carbonation”.” Natural, fruity flavour”. The Bad” Taste not living up to branding”.” No complexity, flavour development, or woodiness”.” No dryness”.” Medium, not full-bodied as […]

#80 Orchard view Apple cider ” Natural taste and tang, Yet lacking anything special to promote the brand”. (7/10)
Orchard view Apple cider ” Natural taste and tang, Yet lacking anything special to promote the brand”. (7/10) The Good ” Charming natural apple flavour”.” Good Apple sweetness”.” Eye catching branding with clear message”.” Nice tang on aftertaste”. The Bad ” No flowers, or bittersweet apples in the aroma as promised”.” No dryness detectable as […]

#79 Friels first press vintage cider review (8/10) ” Natural and complex balance, if a little weak and pricey”.
Friels first press vintage cider review (8/10) ” Natural and complex balance, if a little weak and pricey”. Good ” Clear USP of the varieties of Apple selected and labelled”.” Noticeable level of Apple sweetness”.” Natural flavour as promised”.” Well-balanced “.” Complexity of experience”.” Some dryness”.“Woody element”.” Smooth aftertaste”. Bad ” Weak aftertaste”.” Lack of […]

#78 Orchard pig – The Hogfather cider review – (9.25/10) ” Well rounded greatness with no bragging, but fruitiness and sweetness slightly lacking”.
Orchard pig – The Hogfather review – (9.25/10) ” Well rounded greatness with no bragging but fruitiness and sweetness slightly lacking”. The Good ” Great branding message and packaging”.” Great value and practicality”.” Good acidity and medium mouthfeel”.” Great light carbonation as suggested”.” No dryness and a good moist drink”.” Well rounded drink with […]

#77 Black Dragon cider review ” Smooth and subtle dryness in a well balanced beverage”. (8/10)
Black Dragon cider review ” Smooth and subtle dryness in a well balanced beverage”. (8/10) Good” Eye-catching branding and packaging”.“Smooth smell and taste”.” Subtle carbonation and bitterness”.” Smooth bitter aftertaste”.” Developing dryness”.” Very well balanced”.” Gentle on the mouth for alcohol percentage”. Bad” Lack of fruitiness and sweetness”.“Expensive and stocked infrequently”.” Acidity too subtle”.” Smooth […]

#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.– […]

#75 Thatchers Gold cider review (8/10) – “Well balanced, full-flavoured, with an eye-catching can. More dryness and apples though please”.
Thatchers Gold cider review (8/10) – “Well balanced, full-flavoured, with an eye-catching can. More dryness and apples though please”. The Good ” Competitive price, and eye-catching packaging”.” Well balanced carbonation, acidity and sweetness”.” Full-flavoured as advertised with some dryness”.” Wholesome mouth-feel”. The Bad ” Foul smell”.“Dying aftertaste and limited dryness”.” Natural fruitiness lacking slightly”.” Limited […]

#74 The Mist movie – “Great emotions, good effects, a little long and dull” – (8/10)
The Mist film review (8/10) ” Great emotions, good effects but a little long and dull at times”. The Mist is a 2007 sci-fi horror film. In my opinion it is an average horror but better as a sci-fi as it is believable, yet not consistently scary. Plot The plot was a basic concept but […]

