Cider

[Dukeicon]

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

A whole gallon for moi!

Edited April 30, 2009 by Dukeicon

[G1T]

Yeah, there' still a separation with the Irish Bulmers i guess, but i doubt (mass) production methods vary greatly, and it's all being refined towards the same end and market.

Been making my own cider for about 5 years now, perfectly doable with a kitchen setup at first, if a bit of an arse, as long as you can get the apples. Most cider orchards can spare a few bags these days, though we've got access to 3 acres.

The UK Cider wiki's good for those who want to find out more without buying books - http://www.ukcider.co.uk/wiki/index.php/Main_Page

French brut cider can be heavenly, they often keeve it as part of the process though, which never really caught on over here.

ETA: Me and the mrs have a mutually agreed ban on drinking Black Rat, fighting juice, it really is!

Edited April 30, 2009 by G1T

[Paul ™]

I seen Magners Pear Cider today in Asda

[Tugger2k]

I seen Magners Pear Cider today in Asda

[Kyelo]

You need to all stop drinking that fairy juice and drink beer!

*running away! *

Only kidding cider, whetever colour, fizz or texture is a drink that ends careers. Nothing more to say!

[Funkfarley]

Bright orange and cloudy every time!

[stuartbert two hats]

Since being able to get Brothers festie strength outside of the Jazzworld field, I've gone off pear cider quite a bit. Still, will be nice in a paper cup, along with a Pie Minister pie. I do find that it causes quite a hangover though.

[Funkfarley]

Right my opinion..

DO NOT DRINK

Magners

Bulmers

Gaymers

Woodpecker

Strongbow

or anything else that really doesn't actually taste like cider...

DRINK

Anything by Brothers

Anything by Thatchers

Anything by Aspalls

Anything by Westons

Anything by Dunkertons - hmmm most tasty.

I quite like Koppaberg and St. Helier however these are more mainstream.

My Fave of Faves is Old Rosie (Westons) which is like bloody rocket fuel but is lurvely!

Ruby Tuesday (Saxon) is just the most bizarre tasting cider ever.

Addlestones is one of my faves and moonshine is enough to knock you out!

But, try everything once and find out what suits you. I could go on forever!

[Tugger2k]

Right my opinion..

DO NOT DRINK

Magners

Bulmers

Gaymers

Woodpecker

Strongbow

or anything else that really doesn't actually taste like cider...

[Paul ™]

Ruby Tuesday Mmmm we were on that fuel at Beared Theory last year

I love Addlestones too, it's one of my favs

[Funkfarley]

i can see what you mean but....

i dont drink lager, my local only has stronbow on offer, on a hot day sometimes ale simply wont go down right so..............

whats a semi-functioning alcholic to do?

[Tugger2k]

Don't get me wrong....when needs must and all that but given the choice I just wouldn't go for it!

[Funkfarley]

i not f**king going without - do you have any idea how dangerous that is to my health

[Tugger2k]

lol...probably about the same dangerous-ness as it is to me!

Your avatar someone we both know and love?

[Funkfarley]

indeed - night in brix-ton tommorow - v excited - but thats for a different thread

[Tugger2k]

Spaceface in Manc on sun was amazing!

So,

Cider. What do they do at the bus....i missed out last time cos I was fat with baby.

Edited April 30, 2009 by Tugger2k

[Funkfarley]

and then (in 2007 i lived off this) they do a warm, spiced version with a shot of cider brandy in it

that got me through a couple of cold wet evenings i can tell ya

[Harrow Strongbow Ciderman!]

lol I've been drinking for many years m8, I've drunk lots of cider in my time but my experience with cider is limited (as I've only tended to stick to a couple of brands).

I will most definitely be experimenting with the cider @ Glasto lol

Mainly the cloudy stuff and Brothers like last year, my reason for this post is because I am one of the most fussiest buggers anyone will meet and I tend not to like the dry, still stuff.

So what should I avoid etc?

[Tugger2k]

Also, one word of warning, The BurrowHill Cider from The Cider Bus, as nice and strong as it might be, cos it is proper 'pressed cider' is more likely to give you a bout of the shits than any of the other Glasto Ciders.

[Paul ™]

I Drink alot of cider as my namesake should suggest! ;-)

[Dukeicon]

Did anyone get to try the Lemon Cider that Brothers had a couple of years ago? It was a festival special and unfortunately I didn't get to try any

[Tugger2k]

Did anyone get to try the Lemon Cider that Brothers had a couple of years ago? It was a festival special and unfortunately I didn't get to try any

[Dukeicon]

its not just a festival special my friend

http://www.brotherscider.co.uk/estore/prod...gujin9pgem2r9t6

get thee a case if you like!!

[Paul ™]

It was there last year too.

You can get it in some pubs too, seen it in a Scream pub a couple weeks ago (along with 7% Festie Strength Pear )

Edited April 30, 2009 by Paul ™

[Funkfarley]

It was there last year too.

You can get it in some pubs too, seen it in a Scream pub a couple weeks ago (along with 7% Festie Strength Pear )