CIDER

[Dave_c]

2 minutes ago, stuartbert two hats said:

What for?  That's how you drink from it?

Main downside of those bladders is that your body does a good job of warming up its contents as you carry it around on your back all day.

[Sasperella]

5 minutes ago, stuartbert two hats said:

What for?  That's how you drink from it?

I know...but I prefer having a pint glass in my hand when I'm drinking cider. I know that probably makes no sense. Although I guess I could always just pour it out from the top

[stuartbert two hats]

Just now, Sasperella said:

I know...but I prefer having a pint glass in my hand when I'm drinking cider. I know that probably makes no sense. Although I guess I could always just pour it out from the top

Just squeeze the bite valve and pour yourself a pint.

[czuk]

On 6/2/2019 at 3:06 PM, tarw said:

I’m a big fan of perry and was thinking of picking up some from Heck’s in Street.https://www.heckscider.com/product/blended-perry/ Anyone had any from there?  Or recommend a different perry

Lilley's Bee Sting is nice if you like your perry sweet and wrapped around a sledgehammer.  I've had many an incoherent night in it's company?

[cidy]

Gonna give the friels from Tesco ago , already got some Weston's organic which will be frozen before departure ,then while camp gets set up it's near enough ready to drink ,liquid gold and a kind of tradition for me 

[tarw]

1 hour ago, czuk said:

Lilley's Bee Sting is nice if you like your perry sweet and wrapped around a sledgehammer.  I've had many an incoherent night in it's company?

Sounds like fun. Have they got a shop I can call in and get some?

[stuartbert two hats]

7 minutes ago, tarw said:

Sounds like fun. Have they got a shop I can call in and get some?

An online one for sure:

http://www.lilleyscider.co.uk/Mobile/lilleyscider-c102x3096483

[betharm]

I was wanting a stash of Old Rosie but settled for Westons Wyld Wood. Not seen it before, just on ASDA's bottom shelf. 

This stuff is 6% and comes in a 3L box. Dangerous but giving it a little try now.. just a small glass

[Sasperella]

1 minute ago, betharm said:

I was wanting a stash of Old Rosie but settled for Westons Wyld Wood. Not seen it before, just on ASDA's bottom shelf. 

This stuff is 6% and comes in a 3L box. Dangerous but giving it a little try now.. just a small glass

It's amazing! I always take three boxes of it....so handy for carrying around in the day time too  Enjoy!

[Jay89]

Bugger, wonder if it’s too late now! How long did people wait for Lilley’s order to come? And does it come with Royal Mail or courier? I totally forgot to order some, gutted!

[Tiesto FTW]

On ‎6‎/‎4‎/‎2019 at 10:56 AM, Skoo said:

Just ordered a 10L box of Lilley's Scrumpey Cider, in Medium. Never tried before, hoping it's yummy.

Also another vote for the Friel's cider in small cans you can buy in Tesco. Absolutely delicious and very strong.

Skoo, what is the Friels cider like? Sweet, dry? I am after a cider and that is a good price so might grab 36 cans!

[Skoo]

2 hours ago, Tiesto FTW said:

Skoo, what is the Friels cider like? Sweet, dry? I am after a cider and that is a good price so might grab 36 cans!

I'd say it's slap bang in the middle. Very drinkable warm. Not too sweet, and has a slight earthy taste which I always like in cider.

It's not as earthy as say an organic crafty cider, but for something easily picked up in a supermarket I'd give it a go. I plan to stock up on a few tins.

I also find the smaller can size very handy.

 

 

[betharm]

19 hours ago, Sasperella said:

It's amazing! I always take three boxes of it....so handy for carrying around in the day time too  Enjoy!

Thanks! really enjoyed it. Went down far too easy. 

[Johnnyseven]

I've procured some of this gear for the festival.

http://wilkinscider.com/

Not too far from the fest if people fancy swinging by on the way.

Edited June 18, 2019 by Johnnyseven

[zeppelin]

On 6/17/2019 at 3:58 AM, Jay89 said:

Bugger, wonder if it’s too late now! How long did people wait for Lilley’s order to come? And does it come with Royal Mail or courier? I totally forgot to order some, gutted!

FYI it's next day courier delivery. I'm ordering tomorrow I think. 

[Rufus Gwertigan]

I can't believe I am asking this but I have fallen on hard times for a spell. What are the panels thoughts on the Taurus from Aldi. I am looking for something very cheap and cheerful to last me until I get paid on Friday. 

[Johnnyseven]

17 minutes ago, Rufus Gwertigan said:

I can't believe I am asking this but I have fallen on hard times for a spell. What are the panels thoughts on the Taurus from Aldi. I am looking for something very cheap and cheerful to last me until I get paid on Friday. 

A mate always drinks it at festivals, i'm sure he'll have a bag full at Glasto. No idea if it's any good though, but surely can't be that bad if he's always drinking it.

[Memory Man]

1 hour ago, Johnnyseven said:

A mate always drinks it at festivals, i'm sure he'll have a bag full at Glasto. No idea if it's any good though, but surely can't be that bad if he's always drinking it.

Taurus is definitely preferable to strongbow so that’s a start! If youre on a budget its absolutely fine

[HalfAnIdiot]

1 hour ago, Rufus Gwertigan said:

I can't believe I am asking this but I have fallen on hard times for a spell. What are the panels thoughts on the Taurus from Aldi. I am looking for something very cheap and cheerful to last me until I get paid on Friday. 

I can recommend Woodgate from Liddl, like Thatcher's but a little less sweet, much better than Taurus and cheap as chips ?

Edited June 24, 2019 by HalfAnIdiot

[stuartbert two hats]

2 hours ago, Rufus Gwertigan said:

I can't believe I am asking this but I have fallen on hard times for a spell. What are the panels thoughts on the Taurus from Aldi. I am looking for something very cheap and cheerful to last me until I get paid on Friday. 

This is the stuff you want:

https://www.lidl.co.uk/en/Products.htm?articleId=314

 

[stuartbert two hats]

14 minutes ago, HalfAnIdiot said:

I can recommend Woodgate from Liddl, like Thatcher's but a little less sweet, much better than Taurus and cheap as chips ?

There are a few versions, be sure to get Woodgate Devonshire Scrumpy Premium Cider, it's a different producer.

[HalfAnIdiot]

1 minute ago, stuartbert two hats said:

There are a few versions, be sure to get Woodgate Devonshire Scrumpy Premium Cider, it's a different producer.

Good point

 

[stuartbert two hats]

Just now, HalfAnIdiot said:

Good point

 

That's the monkey!

[vintagelaureate]

34 minutes ago, stuartbert two hats said:

That's the monkey!

I didn't enjoy that. I'm not a big traditional cider drinker. I've been drinking some Cornish Orchards stuff and Brothers recently. I can see myself going the Brothers bar a few times this festival!

[Fearless_Fish]

So, where the heck was all the scrumpy?? Avalon Inn last year, scrumpy £4.50 a pint. This year Mallet's only for £6!!! Craft cider bar gone and replaced with.... nought. Asked for Burrow Hill in main bars - nowt doing. Only places on site I found were the Cider Bus and Bimble! Poor form.