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Sheppy’s Oakwood Cider Review

June 29, 2013 · Filed under Cider/Perry Reviews · Tagged , ,

Vital Stats:

Producer: Sheppy’s
Cider Name: Oakwood Cider
Region: Somerset
ABV: 4.8%
Taste: Medium
Served: Chilled pint
Smell: Sweet apples
Colour: Light straw
Clarity: Clear
Carbonation: Sparkling

Review/Tasting Notes:

Purchased From: Robin Hood, Bristol
Date: 29/06/13

I’m on the cider pub crawl in Bristol and the weather is scorching hot. I’m sat in the garden of the Robin Hood, on St. Michaels Hill, and I need a nice cool refreshing pint. Up steps the Sheppys Oakwood Cider to see if it was up to the job.

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Rich’s Golden Years Dunkertons (SV) (2011) Cider Review

June 28, 2013 · Filed under Cider/Perry Reviews · Tagged , , ,

Vital Stats:

Producer: Rich’s
Cider Name: Golden Years Dunkertons (SV) (2011)
Region: Somerset
ABV: 7%
Taste: Medium/Dry
Served: 500ml bottle at room temperature
Smell: Apples/Rustic
Colour: Golden/Yellow
Clarity: Clear
Carbonation: Lightly sparkling

Review/Tasting Notes:

Purchased From: Rich’s Cider (at Bristol Cider Fest)
Date: 28/06/13

After a good few apfelweins and other classic ciders I’m now back on the Rich’s Golden Years ciders again. Up next is their Dunkertons (SV) (2011) cider.

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Rich’s Golden Years Lambrook Pippin (SV) (2011) Cider Review

June 28, 2013 · Filed under Cider/Perry Reviews · Tagged , , ,

Vital Stats:

Producer: Rich’s
Cider Name: Golden Years Lambrook Pippin (SV) (2011)
Region: Somerset
ABV: 5.6%
Taste: Medium
Served: 500ml bottle at room temperature
Smell: Sour apples
Colour: Golden
Clarity: Clear
Carbonation: Lightly sparkling

Review/Tasting Notes:

Purchased From: Rich’s Cider (at Bristol Cider Fest)
Date: 28/06/13

It’s been another quick week at work and thankfully that’s over with now and the weekend has begun. Before my cider pub crawl tomorrow, I’m having a quiet night in with a few new Rich’s ciders I got last week at the Bristol Cider Fest and lots of old favourites. Up first is the Golden Years Lambrook Pippin (2011) Cider.

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Jorg Stier Apfel Cidre Apfelwein Review

June 26, 2013 · Filed under Cider/Perry Reviews · Tagged , , , ,

Vital Stats:

Producer: Jorg Stier
Cider Name: Apfel Cidre
Region: Frankfurt, Germany
ABV: 4.5%
Taste: Medium/Dry
Served: 750ml bottle at room temperature
Smell: Apples/Wine like
Colour: Straw
Clarity: Clear
Carbonation: Sparkling

Review/Tasting Notes:

Purchased From: Jorg Stier, Frankfurt, Germany
Date: 26/06/13

I’ve made it halfway through the week now and the weekend is feeling ever closer. Work surprisingly has been going well lately and it is nice to be in the office and not just working from home. To help me chillout prior to the quiz in a bit I shall be sampling my final bottle of apfelwein. Yes I know, it’s an emotional time and good things must come to an end eventually. My final apfelwein is the Apfel Cidre from Jorg Stier.

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6th July – Haddenham Summer Real Ale & Cider Festival 2013 (Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire) Preview

June 26, 2013 · Filed under Events · Tagged , , , , ,

Address: Haddenham Youth and Community Centre, Woodways, Haddenham, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP17 8DS (Website)

Entry Price/Session times:

Sat 6th July: 11am-9pm (£5 in advance/£6 on the door)

Tickets: Available in advance or on the door. Below are the establishments where tickets are available to purchase in advance:

Haddenham

Rising Sun
Rose and Thistle
Kings Head
Blooming Fruity
Hewitts
Little Italy (Fort End)
Haddenham Garden Centre
Parminters

Thame

Football Club
Cricket Club
Cross Keys
Town Hall
Fore Golf
James Figg

Long Crendon

Eight Bells

Or post a cheque along with your address to The Threshing Barn, North Weston, Thame OX9 2HA.

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