What's the driest cider available in supermarkets?
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Hi all
Always thought I didn't like cider, turns out I just don't like the super sweet stuff, which sadly appears to be the majority of most popular choices available.
What's the driest, most sour cider I can pretty confidently find in major supermarkets in Scotland? Would love to know a couple of brand names. Or even just what signs to look out for
Thanks!
giuseppeh@reddit
Aspall or the Westons 8% stuff
Matterbox@reddit
The old ‘bottle of drunk’ (black top Weston’s), called so because after one bottle, you drunk.
_All_Tied_Up_@reddit
This from Lidl is one of the nicest dry ciders I’ve found anywhere and it’s only like £3.50 for a 4 pack, I much prefer it over all the big brands.
ImScaredSoIMadeThis@reddit (OP)
What a bargain!
Artistic_Train9725@reddit
It's 6%, so unfortunately for you in Scotland and me in Wales it's a lot more expensive.
Devolution hey.
_All_Tied_Up_@reddit
Try it and let me know what you think 😅
blinkML@reddit
Get yourself a flagon of old rosie. Drink one of those its like stepping through a portal except you wake up 9hrs later in a bush 64 miles away with no shoes on.
DIY_at_the_Griffs@reddit
Weston’s in a box is pretty dry. Old Rosie is dry too.
Both are flat ciders
cabbagepatchkid@reddit
Old Rosie. I've slept through a few afternoons after 2 pints and a hearty lunch,.
Limp-Boysenberry1583@reddit
Why has no one said Henneys? Hope it's available in Scotland as it's one of the only dry ciders I've found in supermarkets. It's not sour but it definitely isn't sweet. Next best are Katy, Westons vintage and galipette which are all medium dry.
seeyoujim@reddit
If you have any South African shops near you then drop in and ask if the have hunters dry, it’s great and very refreshing on a hot day.
signol_@reddit
Savannah. It's dry but you can drink it.
seeyoujim@reddit
It’s ok, not as good as hunter’s though
Kyber92@reddit
Et's Droy bat youou ken drank et
stay_sick_69@reddit
Black Dragon from Gwynt y Ddraig is one of my favourites its pretty dry
Clive_Trotter75@reddit
Aspall’s Premier Cru is delicious.
tattymorg@reddit
Thatchers Katy is widely available and is a good drier cider. Mayne not the super sour flavour you are looking for! Though at 7.4% it's a good bang for your buck option.
BobbieWickham29@reddit
Orchard English Vintage Cider available from Aldi. 500ml at £2.05 8.2% ABV My tipple of choice!
Alas_boris@reddit
Weston's. There are several different varieties.
Just get it delivered directly from the orchard if you can't find it stocked locally.
lokodiz@reddit
Dunkerton’s black fox is and nice dry and sour cider which is available in some Sainsbury’s. Henney’s dry cider is also ok
Billy_Daftcunt@reddit
Been a while since I've seen it, but Savanna Dry is available online. It's a S.African cider. Very nice, dry and crisp.
CoconutBandita@reddit
I enjoy it but compared to the sort of dry cider you can get at a cider or beer festival it's very sweet
witdim@reddit
Galipette Brut and Aspall Premier Cru are probably your best supermarket-safe bets. Both lean properly dry compared with the usuall sweet stuff.
aspannerdarkly@reddit
Aspall for sure. Galipette I like but I find it kind of sweet and dry at the same time. I think it’s more of a bitter than a sour dryness
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