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 […]
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#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 […]

#124 “Cidersmiths Harry Masters’ Jersey” craft cider review (7.75/10) – “A fizzy and refreshingly moist cider; Tangy, harsh, with no dryness or character.”
“Cidersmiths Harry Masters’ Jersey” craft cider review (7.75/10) – “A fizzy and refreshingly moist cider; Tangy, harsh, with no dryness or character.” The Good “Well-balanced”.“Moderate carbonation”.“Harsh, with natural punchy tang”.“Some sweetness”.“Non-sickly taste”.“Confident and natural scent”.“Smooth drinking experience”.“Lasting tangy aftertaste”. The Bad “Is it mono-varietal ?”.“Weak branding”.“No dryness”.“Harsh tartness”.“No unique character e.g wood”.“Expensive”.“Impractical”. Packaging “Cidersmiths” was […]

#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”.” […]