What are your go to offie ciders?

Posted by CountTruffula@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 16 comments

Henry Weston if I'm treating myself, I like cider but I don't like them too sweet and Henry strikes that balance perfectly. The 8.2% adds the right amount of bitterness Otherwise it's scrumpy jack for 160ml less and two thirds the price. Equally bitter/sour to offset the sugar K cider and knights cider if I'm desperate but then I start feeling even more like an alcy and they are just pretty grim

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josh5676543@reddit

Knights cider comes in 3 different ways it's all the same 8.4 cider but comes in the normal corner shop black can a slightly more up market can in Tesco and a bottle that makes it look like an old traditional cider that cost twice as much as the can and is sometimes sold at the higher price in the same place as the cheaper can.

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Reg_Vardy@reddit

White Storm is of course the standard bearer. Don't let its competitive price and metallic aftertaste fool you - pommelliers around the world rave about its qualities. White Storm is best shared outdoors with other good-natured white cider enthusiasts.

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Zealousideal-Habit82@reddit

Sir! I shall be grinning all day, "best shared outdoors". Bravo.

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Least-Entrepreneur23@reddit

Thatcher's Blood Orange

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CountTruffula@reddit (OP)

I respect your choice, but I also despise it

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Scotto6UK@reddit

I very often respect but despise the choices of those around me. It's how my friend group continues despite us being very different people.

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TheBestBigAl@reddit

I was a bit disappointed when I tried it. It tasted like a cheap orangeade to me.

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Icy-Astronomer-8202@reddit

That's why I like it

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sequentialogic@reddit

Galipette. I like a cider that tastes like licking a farm yard.

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Noon_Specialist@reddit

Sandford Orchards and Sheppy's are the best cider producers in the country. If you don't have them in your local, I'm sure you'll find Healey's (Rattler), Malvern Gold, or Henney's (Frome). The likes of Westons and Thatchers often use juice from concentrates and sugar/sweeteners, which gives an unpleasant, artificial taste. Cheaper brands use apple cores.

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LockedinYou@reddit

I do love me a few cans of strongbow or the darkfruit version. If I'm on a mission to get hammered then it's thatchers Katy with a good splash of vodka or gin in the top of the glass

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you_aint_seen_me-@reddit

Big fan of Aspalls, especially the Imperial.

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Rinlow05@reddit

Cornish Orchards Golden Cider is my absolute favourite, and my standard go-to cider when I want one. I find it ironic that the Vintage version by the same name is the absolute worst cider I've ever had.

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Gloomy_Pastry@reddit

My local corner shop is quite the visit, the magazine rack is literally 3 rows of 'gentlemens publications' and they have quite possibly the most diverse range of ciders, from dirt cheap blackout ciders to, well the same sort, just several different brands

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Fearless_Cream8710@reddit

Thatchers Katy cider is quite nice, also thatchers 8.3% vintage. K cider tastes like pure chemicals.

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