#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 […]

#84 Orchard Pig – The Truffler review (9/10) ” Non-bitter dryness and strong branding, with natural flavour. I’d love bolder flavour though “.

Orchard Pig – The Truffler review (9/10) ” Non-bitter dryness and strong branding, with natural flavour. I’d love bolder flavour though “. The Good ” Excellent bottle branding with clear expectations”.” Practical alcohol level”.” Non-bitter dry”.” Light carbonation”.” Tangy acidity”.” Non-watery mouthfeel”.” Super smooth and well rounded”.” Smooth, dry, aftertaste”. The Bad ” Tang and […]

#83 Orchard pig – The Charmer cider – ” Watery, well-balanced, but naturally weak tasting”. (7.5/10).

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 […]

#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 […]

#28 Blackthorn gold cider (7/10) ” some nice acidity”

Blackthorn gold cider review (7/10) ” not a medium dry but some pleasantly powered acidity” The Good“Very pleasant and not overpowering acidity”” Good value and practical” The Bad” Lack of attributes including dryness, carbonation and sweetness”” Other than acid no real indication of fruit” Packaging The packaging is a split colour bottle with a combination […]