Archive for October, 2014

Loic Raison Brut Cidre Review

October 30, 2014 · Filed under Cider/Perry Reviews · Tagged , , ,

Vital Stats:

Producer: Loic Raison
Cider Name: Brut
Region: Brittany, France
ABV: 4.5%
Taste: Dry
Served: Lightly chilled 750ml bottle
Smell: Sweet Apples/Toffee
Colour: Golden/Amber
Clarity: Clear
Carbonation: Lightly sparkling

Review/Tasting Notes:

From: Le Bon Vin
Date: 30/10/14

I had a day off from the cider reviewing game yesterday and now I’m back, refreshed and ready to kick on with my French cidre reviews. The 3rd instalment of this French quadrilogy of cidres from Loic Raison is going to be something along the drier end of the spectrum in the shape of their Brut.

Read the rest of this entry »

Leave a comment »

15th November – Republic of Somerset: A Winter’s Feast 2014 (Hackney, London) Preview

October 30, 2014 · Filed under Events · Tagged , , , ,

Address: Queen of Hoxton, 1 Curtain Road, Hackney, London, EC2A 3JX (Website)

Entry Price/Session times:

Sat 15th November: 12pm-7pm (£15*)

* = Includes 4 half pints & a meal

Tickets: Available here

Read the rest of this entry »

Leave a comment »

18th-22nd November – Rochford CAMRA Beer & Cider Festival 2014 (Rochford, Essex) Preview

October 29, 2014 · Filed under Events · Tagged , , , , ,

Address: Freight House, Bradley Way, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1BU (Website)

Entry Price/Session times:

Tue 18th November: 5:30pm-10:45pm (Free)
Wed 19th November: 12pm-10:45pm (Free)
Thu 20th November: 12pm-10:45pm (Free)
Fri 21st November: 12pm-10:45pm (Free)
Sat 22nd November: 12pm-10:45pm (Free)

Tickets: N/A

Read the rest of this entry »

Leave a comment »

13th-16th November – 19th Egham Real Ale & Cider Festival 2014 (Egham, Surrey) Preview

October 29, 2014 · Filed under Events · Tagged , , , , ,

Address: Egham United Services Club, 111 Spring Rise, Egham, Surrey, TW20 9PE (Website)

Entry Price/Session times:

Thu 13th November: 10am-11pm (£3)
Fri 14th November: 10am-12am (£3)
Sat 15th November: 10am-12am (£3)
Sun 16th November: 12pm-11pm (Free)

Festival Glass: £2 refundable deposit for festival glass

Concessions: £1 discount on above prices for NUS, CIU & CAMRA card carrying members and also guests of EUSC Club members. Please make sure you produce a valid NUS, CIU or CAMRA card to avoid been charged full entry price. Entrance is free to EUSC members throughout the festival but you are urged to pay the deposit for a festival glass.

Tickets: Available on the door

Read the rest of this entry »

Leave a comment »

13th-15th November – 15th Belfast CAMRA Beer & Cider Festival 2014 (Belfast, Country Antrim) Preview

October 29, 2014 · Filed under Events · Tagged , , , , , ,

Address: Ulster Hall, Bedford Street, Belfast, Country Antrim, BT2 7FF (Website)

Entry Price/Session times:

Thu 13th November: 12pm-11pm (£4)
Fri 14th November: 12pm-4pm (£5) & 4pm-11pm (£6)
Sat 15th November: 12pm-4pm (£5) & 4pm-11pm (£6)

Concessions: £2 entry to card carrying CAMRA members at ALL times.

Tickets: Available on the door.  Advanced tickets (£10) will be sold for the Tutored Tasting Sessions, email tasting@belfastbeerfestival.co.uk to book.

Read the rest of this entry »

Leave a comment »

« Previous entries
Next Page »