Padgey Posted July 5, 2019 Report Share Posted July 5, 2019 With Mallets getting the contract to supply the cider at this years festivals what are people's thoughts on the cider from the bars and would you prefer the return of Thatchers? Personally I prefer Thatchers and would like to see it return in 2020. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartbert two hats Posted July 5, 2019 Report Share Posted July 5, 2019 I voted Thatchers, but they're both pretty shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majormajormajor Posted July 5, 2019 Report Share Posted July 5, 2019 (edited) I can't really tell the difference. It's a real shame there isn't more beer selection though. Surely this can be improved on. Edited July 5, 2019 by majormajormajor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted July 5, 2019 Report Share Posted July 5, 2019 Didn't get on with the Mallets at all. Started on it on Thursday but by teatime we'd all ditched it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernintendo Chalmers Posted July 5, 2019 Report Share Posted July 5, 2019 Need an option for "can't really tell the difference" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass Posted July 5, 2019 Report Share Posted July 5, 2019 On a related note I am very proud of myself for making it through the entire weekend without a drop of Carlsberg touching my lips. Cider Bus, Brothers and the odd San Miguel. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrHew Posted July 5, 2019 Report Share Posted July 5, 2019 16 minutes ago, Supernintendo Chalmers said: Need an option for "can't really tell the difference" Agreed. Both taste shit to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayrshire Chris Posted July 5, 2019 Report Share Posted July 5, 2019 17 minutes ago, Supernintendo Chalmers said: Need an option for "can't really tell the difference" Not being a confirmed cider drinker I can’t really tell the difference, only had a few pints of it this year and that’s only because the bread and roses had ran out of lager or were changing a barrel! It was cold wet and refreshing, did the trick for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattyb12 Posted July 5, 2019 Report Share Posted July 5, 2019 Mallets was too sweet. Thatchers just wins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DareToDibble Posted July 5, 2019 Report Share Posted July 5, 2019 17 minutes ago, Hugh Jass said: On a related note I am very proud of myself for making it through the entire weekend without a drop of Carlsberg touching my lips. Cider Bus, Brothers and the odd San Miguel. I’m also pretty pleased I managed this. Horrible stuff. As for the vote - I don’t really drink cider but preferred Thatchers to Mallets. Having said that a couple of cold ciders at the hot points of the day did sort me right out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WStoner Posted July 5, 2019 Report Share Posted July 5, 2019 Both utter dog shit, but Mallets is marginally less dog shit than Thatchers in my opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faymondo Posted July 5, 2019 Report Share Posted July 5, 2019 Thatchers (Mock spit) despite the name ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying_Hellfish Posted July 5, 2019 Report Share Posted July 5, 2019 Didn't warm to Mallet's at all. Not a fan of Thatcher's either ?♂️ You are never too far from an alternative though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass Posted July 5, 2019 Report Share Posted July 5, 2019 4 hours ago, WStoner said: Both utter dog shit, but Mallets is marginally less dog shit than Thatchers in my opinion So cat shit then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chemica Posted July 5, 2019 Report Share Posted July 5, 2019 I actually enjoyed Mallets. Easy going. But didn’t have too many. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithy Posted July 5, 2019 Report Share Posted July 5, 2019 Mallets. Denis, Mark, Carol and Maggie were all c**ts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Splatt Posted July 5, 2019 Report Share Posted July 5, 2019 Couldn’t tell difference but actually found Mallets to be passable in the heat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ommadawn Posted July 5, 2019 Report Share Posted July 5, 2019 Mrs Ommadawn knows a senior person at Thatchers. I think it's unlikely they will be back. Apparently they never made a profit and even on a good year, they only just broke even. I must admit I find that quite difficult to believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheddar Valley Posted July 5, 2019 Report Share Posted July 5, 2019 Yeah and me but I'm more partial to Burrow Hill(cider bus) or real Thachers aka Cheddar Valley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DareToDibble Posted July 5, 2019 Report Share Posted July 5, 2019 17 minutes ago, Ommadawn said: Mrs Ommadawn knows a senior person at Thatchers. I think it's unlikely they will be back. Apparently they never made a profit and even on a good year, they only just broke even. I must admit I find that quite difficult to believe. I wouldn’t be surprised if that’s true. I work for a brewery and its very rare you make money from festivals or venues. It’s more about having the exposure of your brands in the hope they’ll then drink them elsewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyisRFC Posted July 5, 2019 Report Share Posted July 5, 2019 I didn’t hate mallets but I much prefer thatchers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbailey80 Posted July 5, 2019 Report Share Posted July 5, 2019 I found mallets to be more refreshing lovely with ice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srb Posted July 5, 2019 Report Share Posted July 5, 2019 Actually didn't think Mallets was too bad, but definitely find Thatchers that bit better. Mallets stuff got a bit manky by end of a pint in the heat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumpola Posted July 5, 2019 Report Share Posted July 5, 2019 Bought a Mallets for myself and two others in the Wood bar on the Wednesday. All three of us drank a mouthful, put the cans in the bin and walked off. Never again. Thatchers will always be better (especially if you can find Dry on tap in a pub). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalifire Posted July 5, 2019 Report Share Posted July 5, 2019 Pleasantly surprised by Malletts but I only had a half. It was too hot for cider during the day and I’m on spirits in the evenings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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