What Cider Do You Drink?

pjw1985 · 19-09-2012, 22:29

I always drink either Strongbow or Scrumpy Jack

wod1 · 19-09-2012, 22:57

i vary between koppaberg, rekorderlig, stella artois cidre pear, magners and the likes of aspall, henry westons, savanna dry etc in coop.

i find that strongbow gives me heart burn, so i tend to avoid it.

bulmers on draught was nice but i was told by lad running the local, its not available in draught anymore only bottles.

try some westons old rosie but make sure your not driving later as it is rather strong, 7.5% i think.

clarribo · 19-09-2012, 23:45

Koppaberg or rekorderlig usually, (The Strawberry and lime) The Stella one and Bulmers both make me really really ill.

Studmuffin · 19-09-2012, 23:54

Finn River Dry Hopped Cider, gorgeous and local to me.

I remember back in my youth trying White Lightening, every time it would hit my stomach and I would be instantly physically sick. It put me off cider for years.
I also found that when I was a smoker, I couldn't stand the taste of any cider. One of the perks of giving up, enjoying cider.

I haven't had a Koppaberg for a few years now, was one of my favourite tipples

Razpot · 20-09-2012, 00:05

My favourite cider is Henney's (sweet). So delicious.

Smithy1204 · 20-09-2012, 00:25

Kopparberg for me (strawberry & lime flavour or mixed fruits).

pjw1985 · 20-09-2012, 00:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Studmuffin

I remember back in my youth trying White Lightening, every time it would hit my stomach and I would be instantly physically sick. It put me off cider for years.

White Lightning is hideous stuff.People say to me Scrumpy Jack n Strongbow aren't quality ciders but they are top class compared to that cheap trash.

Studmuffin · 20-09-2012, 01:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by pjw1985

White Lightning is hideous stuff.People say to me Scrumpy Jack n Strongbow aren't quality ciders but they are top class compared to that cheap trash.

IIRC it was all alcohol and naff all substance. Just freaked me out how I was instantly sick when I drank it. Tried it twice with the same result, wasn't daft enough to try it again.
Cider really had a revolution a few years back, some good PR and advertising on the box.

sarahj1986 · 20-09-2012, 01:29

Kopperberg or rekorderig strawberry and lime flavour. I find the brothers strawberry cider very sweet and sickly so Kopperberg and Reorderlig are really the only two for me. I occasionally have bulmers or magnets with loads of black current but strawberry is my favourite. Only tend to drink it in summer though. Not a fan of strongbow.

TotalShopaholic · 20-09-2012, 01:50

The only cider I've ever tried and liked is the strawberry and lime flavour Rekorderlig.

walterwhite · 20-09-2012, 07:50

Hate to say it but Kopparberg and Rekorderlig for me.

Used to drink white cider when I was a kid, that stuff is technically an apple based spirit rather than a cider.

phepia · 20-09-2012, 08:32

I actually prefer Kopperbergs alcoholic free cider to their alcoholic versions. It has a refreshing taste to it and doesn't leave a back taste that their alcoholic versions do.
And woodpeckers, or aldi's pear cider if having the alcoholic ones. I don't like dry ciders, and I find both of those are tangy and refreshing. I have found woodpeckers hard to find and my local sainsburies don't even stock it.
I did like the stella cidre, but it still left a back taste sadly. I only had a sip as I am not meant to be drinking alcohol right now due to medication.

degsyhufc · 20-09-2012, 14:16

I prefer the ones that you may consider as artisan, the likes of Aspalls and Westons etc.
I just mean that to differenciate from ones such as Stongbow and Woodpecker.

If I have a bottle of stuff like that then I buy ALDI Taurus or Olde English.

Henney's is my favourite. Medium or Sweet but also can't go wrong with the Dry or Vintage.

Croctacus · 20-09-2012, 14:18

Strawberry and lime Kopperburg, Lemon Brothers or Rattlers pear cider on draught.

Bedsit Bob · 20-09-2012, 15:35

Taurus from ALDI.

It's not the best, but it's cheap, and OK for cider shandy.

malsey · 20-09-2012, 18:05

I love the 3L bottles of strong cider from sainsburys for £3.70. 3 litre bottles are great; you are coming to the end and then you think yippee I've still got 2 pints left.

Pumping Iron · 20-09-2012, 18:09

Weston's is my fave. Nice and strong.

Russ_WWFC · 20-09-2012, 18:42

Thatchers Gold, or the French one from Sainsburys. Both lovely

Normandie · 20-09-2012, 20:44

I drink...

...cider made by our neighbour from our own apples - I cannot adequately describe how appalling it is. But then, I've seen how it is made...

Or the most wonderful fruity (but not sweet) cider made by a small bio producer across the valley who uses local apples and charges only 2€ a 75ml bottle.

But I'm lucky living in cider and perry country.

grimtales1 · 20-09-2012, 20:48

When I was young (16) I used to drink Woodpecker as it was sweet (then Woodpecker Export), but you dont see that anywhere now.
I really dont like Strongbow much anymore, its cheap tasting crap.
Scrumpy Jack is quite nice, I also really like Aspalls, Henry Westons and Thatcher's Gold is nice too

Used to drink K but its very strong - 8.4%

Bedsit Bob · 20-09-2012, 20:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by grimtales1

When I was young (16) I used to drink Woodpecker as it was sweet

At 16, I was drinking Olde English, because it was cheap, and it got you pissed quickly.

degsyhufc · 20-09-2012, 21:08

At 16 it was White Lightning and Space Raiders

Babycakes15 · 20-09-2012, 21:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by wod1

i vary between koppaberg, rekorderlig, stella artois cidre pear, magners and the likes of aspall, henry westons, savanna dry etc in coop.

i find that strongbow gives me heart burn, so i tend to avoid it.

bulmers on draught was nice but i was told by lad running the local, its not available in draught anymore only bottles.

try some westons old rosie but make sure your not driving later as it is rather strong, 7.5% i think.

I work behind a bar and we have draft Bulmers, I love it.

I like Bulmers with loads of ice or Kopaberg, Rekorderling or Brothers. I only started drinking cider in Feb so I'm a bit of a novice

grimtales1 · 20-09-2012, 22:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bedsit Bob

At 16, I was drinking Olde English, because it was cheap, and it got you pissed quickly.

Olde English is nice

walterwhite · 21-09-2012, 10:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bedsit Bob

Taurus from ALDI.

It's not the best, but it's cheap, and OK for cider shandy.

Cider shandy? Never heard of that one.

19-09-2012, 22:29	#1
pjw1985 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 4,750	What Cider Do You Drink? I always drink either Strongbow or Scrumpy Jack

19-09-2012, 22:57	#2
wod1 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: west yorkshire Posts: 6,082	i vary between koppaberg, rekorderlig, stella artois cidre pear, magners and the likes of aspall, henry westons, savanna dry etc in coop. i find that strongbow gives me heart burn, so i tend to avoid it. bulmers on draught was nice but i was told by lad running the local, its not available in draught anymore only bottles. try some westons old rosie but make sure your not driving later as it is rather strong, 7.5% i think.

19-09-2012, 23:45	#3
clarribo Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Manchester Posts: 5,806	Koppaberg or rekorderlig usually, (The Strawberry and lime) The Stella one and Bulmers both make me really really ill.

19-09-2012, 23:54	#4
Studmuffin Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 4,251	Finn River Dry Hopped Cider, gorgeous and local to me. I remember back in my youth trying White Lightening, every time it would hit my stomach and I would be instantly physically sick. It put me off cider for years. I also found that when I was a smoker, I couldn't stand the taste of any cider. One of the perks of giving up, enjoying cider. I haven't had a Koppaberg for a few years now, was one of my favourite tipples

20-09-2012, 00:05	#5
Razpot Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Manchester Posts: 13	My favourite cider is Henney's (sweet). So delicious.

20-09-2012, 00:25	#6
Smithy1204 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 3,869	Kopparberg for me (strawberry & lime flavour or mixed fruits).

20-09-2012, 00:33	#7
pjw1985 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 4,750	Quote: Originally Posted by Studmuffin I remember back in my youth trying White Lightening, every time it would hit my stomach and I would be instantly physically sick. It put me off cider for years. White Lightning is hideous stuff.People say to me Scrumpy Jack n Strongbow aren't quality ciders but they are top class compared to that cheap trash.

20-09-2012, 01:20	#8
Studmuffin Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 4,251	Quote: Originally Posted by pjw1985 White Lightning is hideous stuff.People say to me Scrumpy Jack n Strongbow aren't quality ciders but they are top class compared to that cheap trash. IIRC it was all alcohol and naff all substance. Just freaked me out how I was instantly sick when I drank it. Tried it twice with the same result, wasn't daft enough to try it again. Cider really had a revolution a few years back, some good PR and advertising on the box.

20-09-2012, 01:29	#9
sarahj1986 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 8,099	Kopperberg or rekorderig strawberry and lime flavour. I find the brothers strawberry cider very sweet and sickly so Kopperberg and Reorderlig are really the only two for me. I occasionally have bulmers or magnets with loads of black current but strawberry is my favourite. Only tend to drink it in summer though. Not a fan of strongbow.

20-09-2012, 01:50	#10
TotalShopaholic Forum Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: London Posts: 5,420	The only cider I've ever tried and liked is the strawberry and lime flavour Rekorderlig.

20-09-2012, 07:50	#11
walterwhite Forum Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 21,729	Hate to say it but Kopparberg and Rekorderlig for me. Used to drink white cider when I was a kid, that stuff is technically an apple based spirit rather than a cider.

20-09-2012, 08:32	#12
phepia Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Birmingham Posts: 1,051	I actually prefer Kopperbergs alcoholic free cider to their alcoholic versions. It has a refreshing taste to it and doesn't leave a back taste that their alcoholic versions do. And woodpeckers, or aldi's pear cider if having the alcoholic ones. I don't like dry ciders, and I find both of those are tangy and refreshing. I have found woodpeckers hard to find and my local sainsburies don't even stock it. I did like the stella cidre, but it still left a back taste sadly. I only had a sip as I am not meant to be drinking alcohol right now due to medication.

20-09-2012, 14:16	#13
degsyhufc Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Up North Posts: 58,791	I prefer the ones that you may consider as artisan, the likes of Aspalls and Westons etc. I just mean that to differenciate from ones such as Stongbow and Woodpecker. If I have a bottle of stuff like that then I buy ALDI Taurus or Olde English. Henney's is my favourite. Medium or Sweet but also can't go wrong with the Dry or Vintage.

20-09-2012, 14:18	#14
Croctacus Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Sarf London Posts: 13,302	Strawberry and lime Kopperburg, Lemon Brothers or Rattlers pear cider on draught.

20-09-2012, 15:35	#15
Bedsit Bob Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North West Posts: 23,325	Taurus from ALDI. It's not the best, but it's cheap, and OK for cider shandy.

20-09-2012, 18:05	#16
malsey Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 44	I love the 3L bottles of strong cider from sainsburys for £3.70. 3 litre bottles are great; you are coming to the end and then you think yippee I've still got 2 pints left.

20-09-2012, 18:09	#17
Pumping Iron Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 22,988	Weston's is my fave. Nice and strong.

20-09-2012, 18:42	#18
Russ_WWFC Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,710	Thatchers Gold, or the French one from Sainsburys. Both lovely

20-09-2012, 20:44	#19
Normandie Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: France Posts: 3,593	I drink... ...cider made by our neighbour from our own apples - I cannot adequately describe how appalling it is. But then, I've seen how it is made... Or the most wonderful fruity (but not sweet) cider made by a small bio producer across the valley who uses local apples and charges only 2€ a 75ml bottle. But I'm lucky living in cider and perry country.

20-09-2012, 20:48	#20
grimtales1 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: St. Albans, UK, Team Wagner Posts: 42,874	When I was young (16) I used to drink Woodpecker as it was sweet (then Woodpecker Export), but you dont see that anywhere now. I really dont like Strongbow much anymore, its cheap tasting crap. Scrumpy Jack is quite nice, I also really like Aspalls, Henry Westons and Thatcher's Gold is nice too Used to drink K but its very strong - 8.4%

20-09-2012, 20:53	#21
Bedsit Bob Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North West Posts: 23,325	Quote: Originally Posted by grimtales1 When I was young (16) I used to drink Woodpecker as it was sweet At 16, I was drinking Olde English, because it was cheap, and it got you pissed quickly.

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20-09-2012, 21:08	#22
degsyhufc Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Up North Posts: 58,791	At 16 it was White Lightning and Space Raiders

20-09-2012, 21:08	#23
Babycakes15 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 1,031	Quote: Originally Posted by wod1 i vary between koppaberg, rekorderlig, stella artois cidre pear, magners and the likes of aspall, henry westons, savanna dry etc in coop. i find that strongbow gives me heart burn, so i tend to avoid it. bulmers on draught was nice but i was told by lad running the local, its not available in draught anymore only bottles. try some westons old rosie but make sure your not driving later as it is rather strong, 7.5% i think. I work behind a bar and we have draft Bulmers, I love it. I like Bulmers with loads of ice or Kopaberg, Rekorderling or Brothers. I only started drinking cider in Feb so I'm a bit of a novice

20-09-2012, 22:49	#24
grimtales1 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: St. Albans, UK, Team Wagner Posts: 42,874	Quote: Originally Posted by Bedsit Bob At 16, I was drinking Olde English, because it was cheap, and it got you pissed quickly. Olde English is nice

21-09-2012, 10:28	#25
walterwhite Forum Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 21,729	Quote: Originally Posted by Bedsit Bob Taurus from ALDI. It's not the best, but it's cheap, and OK for cider shandy. Cider shandy? Never heard of that one.