The apple is the king of fruits and plays an important part in our culture. Turning it into craft cider is a venerable tradition, complete with a whole slew of rituals, including wassailing. Virtually every farm had an orchard and labourers of yore were often paid in cider. Crafty Nectar are offering my readers the chance to win a discovery box of six craft ciders. No need to scythe a meadow first.
In Cornwall, cider runs in the veins. It was the first alcoholic drink to pass my lips. I remember feeling very grown up when visiting my uncle as a child and being able to have a glass of sweet woodpecker cider with my meal. Later as a teenager, Cornish scrumpy was the booze of choice: it was a bit rough and ready, but hey, it was great for parties. Thankfully, things have moved on since those days and there is now a burgeoning industry in creating premium craft ciders, both in Cornwall and the rest of the country.
Crafty Nectar
To this very day, I’d rather drink a good quality cider than wine or beer. Cue Crafty Nectar, a cider subscription club with a difference. It’s the club to belong to if you want to discover exclusive artisan craft ciders. Experts look for juice quality and content and only select those with no concentrates or artificial flavourings. You can choose from 3, 6 or 12 bottles a month and subscribe for one, three, six or twelve months. Your membership will also support small cider producers, which has got to be a good thing in my book.
I was hoping for some tasting notes to help me on my way, but when I unpacked the craft cider box, it was just three lone bottles. Oh well, I thought, I’ll just have to work it out for myself and reached straight for the bottle opener.
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As a bonus, Crafty Nectar are offering my readers a 10% discount on all cider flights and subscription boxes. So if you like a tipple, appreciate a good fermentation and like a bit of variety, then a Crafty Nectar subscription may be for you. Please use code: CRAFTY10 at checkout.
Craft Cider Bottles
Lancombe Rising (5%, 37.5 cl)
This Dorset cider ferments slowly and matures in the bottle, which results in a natural sparkling drink. Hence Lancombe Rising – geddit? It was dry and sparkling and left the palate feeling clean. It’s a good one to drink with dinner. CT and I shared the bottle as an accompaniment to a hearty lentil bolognese and it went down very well. Lancombe Rising is produced by West Milton Cider Company and it won Supreme Champion in the Royal Bath & West British Cider Championship 2017.
The Rouge (4%, 50 cl)
The red, referred to in the name of this limited edition cider from Colcombe House in Herefordshire, comes from rhubarb and strawberry. I’m particularly interested to try this one as I have a penchant for rhubarb. Rhubarb and strawberry are a classic combination and I can see that it might work well in a cider. I’m looking forward to trying it.
Grey Heron (5.5%, 50cl)
We also haven’t yet tried the Grey Heron craft cider, but I like the idea that it’s a single orchard origin. It’s hand crafted by Perry’s in Somerset from their own farm apples; the varieties are Redstreak and Dabinett. They bottle this sparkling cider young and according to the label it has a sweet fruity taste.
Leftover Cider
If by any chance you have some craft cider you’re not so keen on or are unable to finish, you could try making this almond apple cider cake. It’s a particularly good one. Alternatively this mulled cider is nice and warming on a cold winter’s night.
Crafty Nectar Subscription Box Giveaway
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I was sent 3 bottles of craft cider to try. I was not expected to write a positive review and all opinions are, as always, my own. Thanks to my readers for supporting the brands and organisations that help to keep Tin and Thyme blithe and blogging.
Georgie Wright says
I like good quality cider and experiment cooking with it too!
Adrian Bold says
I love to drink cider cold with plenty of ice in a tall glass.
ellie spider says
Cider is one of the few things I actually enjoy drinking – I dont like the taste of beer/lager/ale but cider is delicious – I love you can get so many different flavours
Charlotte g says
I love cider and I’m always looking for new kinds and flavours to try
Claire Little says
I enjoy drinking cider and trying new kinds and flavours
Emily Fowler says
I do like a cold glass of cider in the summer, though currently being pregnant means I’ll have to wait till next summer now – though my boyfriend can still indulge 😉
Caroline says
I love a chilled, refreshing cider, its the perfect summer drink!!
kim d says
always liked cider. when I was a student years ago at Lancaster University we had a college called Pendle. Their bar sold half pints of cider with blackcurrant and a shot of pernod – a Pendle Witch. I promise you can’t drink many
Andrew Emery says
Best served chilled in a earthenware mug!
Sharon Williams says
It’s a gorgeous summery refreshing drink
Cassandra D says
Very interesting.
Glenn Marvell-James says
I enjoy Cider as part of my 5-a-day diet
Theresa Thomas says
I really like cider, NOW, my first experience was with White Lighting at 15, I now do appreciate a good cold Cider
alice lightning says
I like a drop of chilled cider but my boys are avid drinkers of cider this sounds very good fingers crossed
Cerys John says
So refreshing in the summer sunshine 🙂
Geoffroy Thomas says
After a hard day’s work, there is nothing better than a glass of crisp cold cider – so refreshing.
Maria P says
cider tastes a lot better than ale
Erica Hughes says
Such a huge variety of flavours are now available.
Jim Milligan says
Cider is so refreshing, on a warm summer’s day you can’t beat it
Karen Dixon says
Me and my husband love drinking cider especially on hot days , sat in the garden
maggie fawcett says
I like cider – but good cider not the horrid stuff in tins!
Marie Rungapadiachy says
Cider has grown on me with age. I am starting to notice the different tasting notes involved and enjoying experimenting with different blends.
Debbie Preston says
I always have cider as its refreshing. I love fruity ones
Michelle Wild says
Cider is very refreshing served ice cold. I love pear cider best.
Julie Edwards says
I love cider really ice cold and find it really refreshing when its a nice warm day!!!
Sayeed Rahman says
Perfect for the summer (a break from craft beers and pale ales), nice to see more artisan ciders on the market although I am more than happy with a bottle of Thatchers.
Stephen Russell says
Love trying new coders hope to try these soon
Liz T says
Great for drinking on a hot summer’s evening. Thanks 🙂
sharon martin says
i think cider is a great refreshing drink that’s even better when enjoyed relaxing in the garden
Joanna Ford says
I have to be in the mood for cider and I like the ones that are not too sugary tasting
tishist says
I have always loved cider, but I don’t like the modern style flavoured ciders as they are just like sparkly pop, too synthetic and too sweet
Laura Love says
My son loves cider one of his five a day.
gaynor Vincent says
Happy memories, it was the first drink I liked at university and reminds me of the West Country and all my family down there
Eileen Tingle says
I love a cool fruity drink of cider made with scrumptious apples
david cavender says
i love dry cider, apple is my favourite-like it really chilled
Aaron Milne says
Love CIDER ! – massively underrated drink but at last its being taken seriously and more & more quality cider products are appearing
laura avery says
Love it ..also perfect in winter warmed up and spiced!
Carole E says
You can’t beat a cold glass of fruity, refreshing cider on a hot summers day!
Ruth Kromkamp says
My thoughts on cider are that my sister-in-law would probably kill someone to get some 🙂 She is dutch and loves English cider!
stephanie says
would love a nice few cold bottles of this amazing stuff in the hot weather
Dianne Simpson says
Cider is so refreshing and there are so many interesting flavours about now it is like having a different drink every time
Rachael Taylor says
It’s refreshing yet light to drink anytime I love the fruit ones
michelle thompson says
cider is my perferred tipple especially in the lush weather
Esme Mccrubb says
Id love to win this fantastic prize. I love a good cider on a sunny day
Lucy Robinson says
A fab refreshing drink, that tastes great. Full of flavour and my favourite drink.
Shaun Tutt says
Great tipple on a sunny day!
Danielle Dudley says
Absolutely love cider and love trying new ones. Would be perfect for our caravan holiday.
Charlotte Wilde says
a perfect summer drink, i love it when i’m camping
joanne casey says
I love cider! It’s so refreshing, especially in the hot weather. I like sitting out in the garden with an ice cold glass!
Matthew Sinton says
I love cider, but tend to try and avoid the major brands and look out for harder to find products like these ones
Chris Hobbs says
Cider is more refreshing than beer and a longer drink than wine. Its perfect for summer festivals and just sitting in the garden. Love pear cider best
Charlie Brunton says
I’ve only really started trying ciders in the last couple of years & I’m definitely more keen on the sweet, fruity flavours.. Perfect over ice on a warm day!
jacqui rushton says
I love its crispy and refreshing apply taste – lovely!
Deborah Clarke says
Can’t beat a cold crisp cider in the sunshine! What a treat !
Marie Marsh says
hmmm this would be a nice chance to taste some alternatives to good old Strongbow! 🙂 Very keen on cider x
Amanda Young says
I love cider, it’s refreshing and there are so many flavours around now
Kerry Webber says
Cider can be so complex. So many different flavours and textures. I have discovered some ciders that I really don’t like at all, but I keep trying them!
Mark Johnson says
I love cider, it is my drink of choice, so many flavours
Chirag Patel says
the sun is out, weather is warm what a better way then to refresh yourself with a chilled cider
Sarah Parker says
I love drinking cider in the the summer – drink of choice 🙂
Liam Fitzpatrick says
Absolutely love cider, I’m drinking a Thatchers Haze right now. Can’t get enough of it!
joanne thomas says
i love a good cider, especially a cloudy scrumpy or a good vintage cider
Leanne perrett says
i love cider because its nice and sweet and refreshing especially on long summer days after a nice bbq with the family
Sarah Archibald says
I love a nice cider, my favourite so far is Savannah, it reminds me of my late step dad as he recommended it in Nandos one evening and I remember spotting it for sale in Morrisons and surprising him with a few bottles, I always think of him whenever I drink it now and it makes me smile 🙂
Emma Davison says
Quite nice in hot weather
Jayne K says
A tasty cider makes a great treat for summer evenings
Victoria N says
I love cider, so refreshing for drinking in the garden or park during the summer
Angie McDonald says
I think it’s quite a refreshing drink for chilling out in the summer and also fantastic warmed in the winter!
Kyomi Johnson says
Quite a refreshing taste such a great variety and great to enjoy with family and friends
Hazel Rea says
I know cider can be drunk hot but to me it’s always made me think of balmy summer evenings sitting in the garden.
Em S says
I really enjoy cider especially chilled when it’s hot like it is at the moment. I don’t like ‘boozy’ ciders but the fruity ones suit me just fine.
Keri says
I enjoy cider especially in the warm days in the garden.
Anthea Holloway says
I love cider and drink it regularly and I also make my own!
Choclette says
Making your own sounds good Anthea. I’ve inadvertently made some by letting unpasteurised apple juice sit in the bottle for far too long, but I don’t think that’s how your meant to do it.
jenny reynolds says
amber nectar refreshing tasty happy mood giving love it xxxx
Deborah Bird says
I like cider but my partner loves it! He would be over the moon if I won this box, and would enjoy trying them all 🙂
Mandy Betts says
I have fructose malabsorption so it doesn’t normally go down too well.. my partner loves it though!
Sarah Heath says
Cider is lovely, cool, crisp and refreshing, great for a warm Summer’s evening in the garden.
Irene Murdoch says
We like a refreshing cider and I like a sweet one. We just had a toffee apple cider that was really nice.
Barbara Webster says
Cider is a very refreshing drink and flavoursome, I tend to opt for the dry variety. Today, there is a much wider choice of cider to choose from.
Kim M says
Like a sweet cider – perfect on a summers evening with a bag of crisps x
Sandra Jo Siddall says
I absolutely love Cider, especially all the new flavours! I always find it very refreshing and I often relax with a glass or two of the weekend.
Jane Willis says
I tend to think of cider as a cooking ingredient rather than a drink, so it would be interesting to actually sip these specialist ciders from a glass instead of whacking them into a pork casserole!
paula cheadle says
I love a nice glass of cider, especially on a summers day
JULIE DALY says
Love the summer when a cold cider is so refreshing, lets hope we have a long hot summer so we can drink more cider
amanda greensmith says
i enjoy a nice glass of cold cider in the summer but in the winter it is lovely when heated up too x
Ro Day says
Love Cider! Coming from the South West I remember when I went to uni up North my friends wanted me to bring back ‘proper’ cider.
maria says
I love it Cider is definitely my summer drink
JULIE WARD says
There is nothing like a refreshing cold cider on a hot summers night, never tried any craft ciders before though
Jessica Barber says
I’ve always loved cider as a summery drink (especially those with a berry note in them!) but discovered mulled cider in the winter this past year – wow! Cider all year round from now on!
Jessica Hutton says
I love cider. Especially on a sunny day. It’s very refreshing. Only problem is you end up drinking it like pop xx
Kevin Johnson says
I absolutely love cider. It’s a very refreshing drink to quench the thirst (especially in warmer weather).
Ali gill says
Cider Reminds me of hot summer days at a festival or in a beer garden!
Amanda Gregory says
Cider is something I tended to drink a little more regularly when I was younger. However, I still like a glass of a decent cider on a nice hot day.
Jenn Gillies says
I have never been a big drinker of alcohol, but one of the things I do love in the summer is a nice cold proper cider.
Diana says
Oh I do love cider sometimes, especially on a hot summer’s day with a few ice cubes. Very refreshing 🙂
Sheri Darby says
I love cider, the most refreshing drink on a hot summers day
Alice Colling says
I love cider and always try all the different types I find.Would love to try these.
Rai says
Perfect summer drink – sit in the sunshine outside a pub with a slow, cold pint of cider. Perfect
Natasha R-M says
A nice glass of cider, from Somerset, tastes refreshing, whilst you are sitting in the garden with a good book on a pleasant Summer’s day, listening to the comforting lilt of birdsong.
Choclette says
Now that sounds like pure bliss Natasha. Here’s hoping we get a few days like that.
Michelle Carlin says
Cider is lovely, especially on a summer evening
Fiona Johnstone says
On the first warm day of summer I always sit in the garden with a lovely refreshing glass of cider. It’s my summer tradition.
Pam Francis Gregory says
I do like a good cider and prefer craft ciders when I can get them
Margaret Mccaffery says
It’s a refreshing drink for a nice breezy summers day.
Sarah Mccaffery says
I like an especially crisp cider on a warm summers evening.
Christina Palmer says
I love a nice cold cider on a hot day. There are so many different ciders to choose from so I think there is one to suit everybody its just a case of finding your favourite
Clare Hubbard says
I love it, I find it so much tastier than most alcoholic drinks
Angela Muir says
I like dry cider
CHRISTINE SUTHERLAND says
I dont like cider but my husband does
Mark Mccaffery says
I prefer a traditional cider rather than the new fruity flavour types.
James Travis says
A nice refreshing drink to have especially on a hot summer’s day
Sharon Hirst says
I find cider very refreshing especially on warm summer evenings
Tracy Newton says
Although I am not a big drinker, I do enjoy the odd glass of iced cold cider. It reminds me on summer picnics.
tina Glover says
I love cider as a refreshing drink in Summer…. I really like the fact that companies are experimenting with flavours too x
Carole Nott says
Love to try new flavours of cider – my favourite is a dry pear variety
Kim Christianson says
Perfectly refreshing for the summer months
Rachael Sexey says
I love love love cider, in summer when it’s cold
I love dry drinks and they are so refreshing
Dave Harrington says
Cider is my favourite drink. The best but most lethal I’ve had was a still farm made scrumpy from near Tutbury Wells.
kimberley ryan says
love cider on nice warm days along with a BBQ and friends
AMANDA W says
theres nothing finer on a nice warm day than cracking the BBQ out and getting a nice cold Cider from the fridge!!
Choclette says
Oh, you’ve got me dreaming of balmy summer nights now. Sounds fabulous.
Lesley carnochan says
Refreshing fab for a sunny day in the garden
Lyndsey Cooksey says
Me and my husband love our ciders. We go camping alot throughout the year, all across England, Wales and Scotland and always stop off at the local cider farms and try their ciders. We’ve tried some good and bad but that’s the enjoyment of trying something new!
Theresa says
I love cider! Perfectly refreshing for the summer getways and to share with friends!
Lucy Gardner says
What a treat thus would be for my husband on a hot summer day…. after he’s mowed the lawn of course
Angela McG says
Nothing I Love more on a sunny day than a cool crisp cider
Lorna Ledger says
I love Cider! Love Old Rosies Pig at the moment, cor proper scrumpy! over 7% so it’s a corker!
Jayne Hall says
i love cider love anything apple flavoured nicest drink you can try dry cider and fruit ciders best
Allan Wilson says
Like the occasional glass of cider on a hot summers evening to chill down with.
Laura Bryant says
Fab fruity drink perfect for the summer months love the mixed fruits cider
David Allen says
Cider is my drink of choice – just find it so much more refreshing than other drinks – some great flavours too!
Jo Hutchings says
I really enjoy cider. It’s a perfect summer drink and great mulled when it gets colder.
xraylima says
Cider was the first alcoholic drink I took a kiking to, and it is one of my favourite alcoholic drinks.
Robert Price says
I love ice cold cider but I get indigestion if i have too many
Dale Dow says
I didn’t used to like cider and then the flavoured ones came out and I discovered a taste for it, now I can have any type of cider and find it refreshing x
Jayne Wilson says
I drink Cider all the time and it would be great to try some new ones
Sue Cook says
Nothing more refreshing than a cool glass of cider.
Jessica Powell says
There’s nothing better than cold cider on a nice hot summer day!
Lisa Hall says
I, personally, don’t drink cider but my son does, he loves trying new flavours and brands, and his 21st birthday is coming up soon 😉
Michelle Smith says
Great looking ciders I would very much like to try them.
Diana Maxwell says
I would love this as a present for my niece who loves ciders
Stevie says
I think cider is more refreshing and also better value for money.
Juli Savage says
Personally I love the fruity ciders Elderflower and lime being my fav, but also love a cold tasty cider in the summer
Bryony says
I absolutely love cider, especially on a lovely sunny day in a pub garden. So many different flavours and always fresh.
Elizabeth says
A colleague once said to me: “You can tell who’s been in a RockSoc at uni by the amount of cider they can put away.” And there I was thinking that it was the band shirt that gave it away … However, I did discover cider at Cambridge RockSoc, because I needed a drink I could afford to keep ordering all night so I could carry on rocking out to all that great music. Back then, it was usually Blackthorn. Now my knowledge of different ciders has grown considerably, but I can still often be found drinking cider in rock bars.
Choclette says
Haha, go you Elizabeth. Cider was my drink of choice as a student for the same reason.
Rosie J says
Chilled cider after working in the garden on a hot summer’s day. What could be better?
Isabel O says
I love trying out different types of cider on hot summer evenings.
Michelle Ferguson says
I’m not a cider drinker but my hubby loves cider so would love to win for him
Alice Dixon says
I love cider, probably my favourite alcoholic beverage. I love a ice cold glass, especially different fruit varieties.
Stephen Shepherd says
Theres some different flavours that need tasting so hopefully will win and try them
Joanne Darnell says
A nice cold cider on a warm night whats not to love!
Suzanne says
I find cider really refreshing and love the taste of the countryside.
Catherine Stewart says
Cold cider is the perfect accompaniment to a beautiful British summer’s day!
Ursula Hunt says
I love the cool refreshing taste of a good cider, craft ciders are the best
Ruth Harwood says
One of my favourite drinks – love cider and black especially as it’s tasty and refreshing x
ann goody says
I love cider. It is so refreshing. Especially now the spring is here and we can nearly envisage sitting outside as a relaxation after hard works of the day.
And Monk says
Whats not to like? Cider just makes it sunnier!
Sarah Dunne says
Honestly the best alcoholic drink I have ever tasted and I could drink more of it than any other alcoholic beverage as it doesn’t taste bitter/too strong!
Angela Kelly says
I love cider because it helps me get my five a day: Apples from cider, grapes from wine…That counts, right? 😉
Jayne Sullivan says
The perfect drink for a warm summers evening. So good to see that there are some excellent craft ciders on sale in the supermarkets these days.
Rach Pilkington says
Cider is definitely my favourite warm weather drink- it reminds me of sunny days in gardens! It would be lovely to expand my repertoire!
Jacqueline Meldrum says
I love a good cider , so it’s always good to get recommendations. What a great prize Choclette.
Natalie Turner says
I love a nice half glass of cider in the summer. It’s fruity and fizziness is really refreshing, but I enjoy the still cider more as it tastes less processed 🙂
Lisa Wilkinson says
Cider is my go to drink. It’s lovely and refreshing in the summer.
Susan Hoggett says
I’m quite new to it but after having a few varieties I really like it. It’s very refreshing and nice to drink on a summer evening.
claire griffiths says
i like cider it is refreshing and especially nice in the summer on a hot day
Christine Taylor says
I do like a nice cold glass of cider in the summer, it’s much more refreshing than wine x
katrina walsh says
Ive only really liked cider since ive tried the fruity flavours. Anything strawberry, raspberry goes down a treat
cheryl hadfield says
I love to enjoy an iced cold glass of cider in the summer months
Emma C says
I love an ice cold glass on a warm summer’s day or a warm cup of mulled cider in winter.
Emma Walton says
I really like cider, especially when it’s ice cold in a tall glass with ice. My husband is a massive lover of cider and is always scouring the supermarket shelves for different flavours to try. The one thing that worries me with the amount of cider he drinks is the sugar content. His stomach is definitely growing!
Susan B says
Cider is like tea in that there are now so many fantastic producers out there that anyone who says they don’t like it probably hasn’t tried any of the great new varieties..
Mark R says
I like cider as a refreshing drink sat in a pub garden after a day walking in the Lake District.
Debbie W says
I’m not a big drinker but when I do have a drink I love cider as it’s sweet and refreshing. It’s something I enjoy outdoors in summer time.
A.E. ADKINS says
Love a bit of cider sparkle and there are some fab flavours around too
Harry Baker-Farmer says
I love real cider! I can’t wait for my local beer festivals this year!
Lottie says
I love trying new ciders. The Rouge sounds really good! Another way to use cider is in a slow cooker with gammon and a roughly chopped onion topped up with water. When its cooked ditch the onion and liquid and you are left with sweet tasting gammon. It’s lovely!
m hines says
Love a cider, especially during the summer months. Easy, light and refreshing.
k head says
I love cider, it was one of the first alcoholic drinks i actually liked (particularly berry flavours). Cider has alot of good memories for me!
Kim Carberry says
I really like cider especially on a hot summers day. It is so refreshing x
Sofie L says
Love cider, it’s so refreshing and I love the taste of apple/pear too
Pete says
I’ve found you meet some great folk drinking cider- no way can cider drinkers be stereotyped!
Laura Chapman says
I love cider, but have to say, I haven’t drank it for a long while. I feel that it’s very hit and miss and would love to see more micro brewery ciders available in supermarkets etc. Sometimes I find it super sweet and overpowering – I am not really into sweet things.
Katie b says
Massive cider nerd, bit of a cider junkie!
CHERRY Lloyd says
We love ciders in our household and we are all different in our choices. Cider is a perfect drink for my husband because it is gluten free and he is Coeliac. He prefers the still ciders.
I prefer sparkling, light ciders and I also prefer a cider that is not too strong in alcohol too.
Hayley Colburn says
I do love a nice dry cider every now and then, its not my first choice of drink if say we go out as it can get a bit too sickly for me but my husband loves it
Lori Darling says
I have loved cider for more years than I am willing to divulge and really love that their are so many different craft ciders around to try now.
TANIA STANNARD says
I love cider, its definitely my choice of tipple. I have tried a home brew kit which was ok but never tastes quite the same. I particularly like the mixed fruit ciders
charlotte says
i love cider and going to cider festivals! i love the elk warning blackberry cider at the minute!
Karen Lloyd says
Love cider, so refreshing and tasty. It’s got to count as one of my ‘five a day’ surely?
Choclette says
Haha, a good try Karen 🙂
Carolyn E says
Great article. It definitely piqued my interest in trying these ciders….. I especially liked the link for a cake recipe too.
Choclette says
Thanks Carolyn. It’s a nice cake.
Mark Finch says
The perfect drink with a BBQ and friends
Maddy says
Pefect in summer, nicely chilled, or mulled and warm in winter 🙂
Judith Allen says
I don’t like beer, but I do like an occasional cider. These look rather special. Thanks!
Lorna Roberts says
Cider is my favourite drink. I particularly like fruit mixes.
mark cameron says
I love cider, it is my drink of choice in the summer
Ellen Stafford says
I love cider and so does my Dad! Especially in the summer! Lets hope we get some sun soon!
Iris Tilley says
Cider has changed over the years It’s no longer boring and strong. It’s now more adventurous fruity and more fun to drink with lots of flavours to try. My favorite is Brothers Toffee cider.
Choclette says
Gosh, toffee cider sounds rather splendid. Now you’e got me wondering.
Ellen Stafford says
I love cider and so does my Dad!
Lauren Read says
the best drink for quenching your thirst during the summer or at any time!
Honey McKinley says
I love a dry cider that actually tastes of apples (or other fruit) rather than the metallic tasting Strongbow, Magners etc that you get on tap in most pubs so tend to look out for smaller breweries or cider festivals in pubs so that I can try different brands.
Nhial Delaney says
Cider rather than beer, always! I can’t wait until the weather improves and I can sit outside to drink a craft cider.
Lorraine Mabbitt says
Love cider in the summer months lovely sweet and refreshing
Victoria Morris says
I don’t drink a lot of alcohol because I hate the taste so for me cider is the perfect replacement! Fresh, fruity and makes me think of summer 🙂
laura banks says
i always find it really refreshing on a hot sunny day chilling in the garden
Gill Bland says
I’ve been off the booze due to pregnancy until last week. Cider was the hardest thing to miss out on when it was the tail end of summer – just one bottle in the sunset. Can’t wait for some nice weather and apple tipple!
Choclette says
Ooh, does this mean congratulations are in order Gill?
Helen B says
I live in Somerset and I love apples, what else is there to say
Choclette says
Haha, much like me being from Cornwall 🙂
Margaret Clarkson says
I love cider, usually the traditional apple ones. I often have it with a meal instead of wine.
Barbara Jane Shaw says
Lovely to drink on a warm summers day… preferably in good company and overlooking a fab location!
Kathleen marsden says
Cider is my choice of drink when I need to quench my thirst. It’s so refreshing.
leanne weir says
I like a cold glass of cider on a nice summer night.
Amy Jo mclellan says
I really enjoy cider, especially in the summer as it tastes so great sat in the lovely, sunny outdoors 🙂
helen tovell says
I like all the varieties you can get now expanding the use of peoples favourite fruits and not relying on apple
Alice Gilkes says
I really enjoy my bit of cider – responsibly of course. 🙂
John Jones says
I love ciders, both still and sparkling. They must be ‘real’ with no added sugar and preferably no preservatives.
Caroline H says
I like the occasional craft cider on a balmy summer day but it’s not my drink of choice. However, I always have a few interesting bottles of cider in because we have quite a few friends who are real fans and appreciate coming round and having a choice of something that tastes better than the mainstream.
Tammy Tudor says
Cider is my favourite alcoholic drink, i like the flavour especially fruit cider and it is so refreshing!
Mel Turner says
I like a glass of cider in the summer it’s refreshing
jenna rothen says
im not a massive cider drinker but my dad loves it. He would love this
Simon Tutthill says
Fantastic drink certainly quenches the parts others can’t reach and so tasty too
Laura Pritchard says
I like pear ciders but I’m not keen on apple cider – I’d love to win these for my sister & her boyfriend who live near Brizzle and LOVE cider!
claire woods says
On a hot summers day a cider with ice is nice to drink.
abigail edkins says
Cider….deffo my go to summer drink..ice cold and preferably with a fruity twist
Alyssa Simpson says
We love trying new cider, we have a local cider festival every year and it’s so much fun trying the different varieties and flavours.
emma franklin says
I generally don’t drink regular cider I prefer the fruity cider combinations
Rob Griffiths says
Love cider, this would be great, especially with summer just around the corner (fingers crossed)
elvisfan says
Cider with some rasberry cordial is great
Thankyou very much
John Blair says
A nice cold glass (or bottle) of cider is a refreshingly complimentary way to enjoy a drink, especially at meal time.. Will try any cider and have not done so with this brand, so winning would be an introduction..
Kristy Brown says
I love a nice chilled cider with ice int he garden in summer
Sheena Batey says
I love what I call proper cider not commercially produced stuff and i do for dry/medium rather than sweet
Rich Tyler says
Cider is amazing, ESP in the summer months, nothing else compares
Elizabeth Smith says
I love cider, its the perfect drink for warmer weather
Sandra Fortune says
Not a lover of cider but my hubby is he likes to try different brands so this would be great for him.
ADEINNE TONNER says
My thoughts on cider has to be i like the taste of it although if i had a choice between a glass of red wine or a cider then i would pick a glass of wine for sure.
Bob Clark says
It’s something for teenagers – I’ve grown out of it – but my wife still likes it
C Parkin says
I like a fruity cider, with lots of ice.
Susan Smith says
I have to say i do love Cider and enjoy it with the fruits, nice and cold, the perfect summer drink
Emily Kerner says
Delicious and refreshing, great for a warm summer day
Karen R says
I really enjoy cider, it’s the perfect way to chill on an evening xx
EMMA WALTERS says
i have always drank cider and it’s great to see how much it has progressed from the strongbow or blackthorn days!
Hannah Irish says
I love cider, brilliant for the upcoming months too as such a summery refreshing drink
Chrissy Harris says
I love cider but really only drink it in the summer as it’s so refreshing and great in a big glass with lots of ice
Kate Fox-Pope says
very refreshing on a hot summer’s day and rather lovely all round!
Dean T says
Love ice cold cider, pear cider is my fave and is all I will drink in a pub in the summer!
melanie stirling says
Cider is my sister’s favourite drink so I would gift it to her if I won.She has helped me a lot so she deserves it.
Nikki Hayes says
I drink a variety of alcoholic drinks and, as I live in Bristol, I sometimes indulge in craft ciders and beers. I’m far from an expert but I love trying new ciders and new flavours – I have a pretty broad palette and enjoy most ciders from sweet to dry plus a variety of fruit flavours :o)
Paul Chadwick says
Cider is my go to summer drink ,so refreshing on a hot summers day
romi says
Love cider ’cause it always reminds me of summer. Nothing feels like one of those carefree nothing to do days in a park like a glass of cider.
natalie crossan says
there’s nothing like cider on a warm summers day – it’s my absolute favourite x
Michael Rattray says
Very refreshing
Tee Simpson says
I like a cheeky cold cider especially on a summers day. I really like the fruity ones but will drink any lol
Louise A says
Cider was the first drink my dad bought me in a pub when I was just 16 (!) and imho its the ideal drink to serve with cheese fondue
Holly Thompson says
I love cider so much, it’s definiely my go to drink! It’s so easy to drink, especially still ones, and I love Wetherspoons cider festival because they have so many to try!
Katy Malkin says
Love good quality vegan cider… especially Cornish scrumpy!
George Spedding says
Cider and summer go hand in hand
Jennifer Bruce says
I enjoy cider on a hot summers day. My favourites are the fruity flavours, especially lime!
Louise Comb says
I love trying different ciders. My favourite is probably pear cider. But I love any cider best on a hot summer’s day – which seems like something I haven’t experienced for a very long time!
Heidi Borchardt says
I love refreshing Cider, so I would love to win this Giveaway please.
DAWN HULL says
Cider is one of my favourite drinks. I like trying different types and different brands. It is very refreshing with ice in the Summer months.
Andrea Upton says
I think cider is becoming more popular these days and there are lots more varieties to choose from, this is really nice to have a subscription box of different ones to try out. I really like the look of the cake recipe too!
Choclette says
Thanks Andrea. A little cider in an apple cake works wonders 🙂
pete c says
I`ve tried a few of the well-known ones from supermarkets but am sure there are so may more to discover that cover a wide scope of styles and flavours
ruth robinson says
i like cider i enjoy a thatchers gold dash of lemonade and ice on a summers da yand think the fruit ciders are delicious
Denise says
Cider is delicious but only if it’s a quality brand.. like this one.
Definitely a fantastic choice for the summer garden days
Judith MacInnes says
I never drink draught or cheap cider, but I do like a really good quality one – especially in summer. I don’t think there’s a more refreshing drink on a hot day!
Jane says
I love cider, especially cloudy cider. I also really like cooking with it as well it is really versatile
jules eley says
I love a nice cold cider in the evening watching a film under blankets or out in the garden in the sunnier weather.
Myron Kraweckyj says
I love cider it’s so tasty and goes well with any food.
Rachael says
Ah I love cider, most types actually taste good to me, something I can’t say for beer 🙂
Solange says
Cider is so delicious and refreshing especially on a hot summer day.
Jo Jones says
I love cider so it is my first choice of alcoholic drink and there are so many flavours now.
Katherine Lucas says
I love that the craft Cider movement are creating all kinds of new and refreshing flavour combinations
Karen Hughes says
This would be perfect. I love cider. Ever since going down to Somerset to see it made. So many varieties available.
Jackie Howell says
Cider to me is a Summer drink as nothing better, also like a hot cider in the Winter
Emma Nixon says
Nothing better than an ice cold cider. Especially on a warm summers day. Love trying all the different flavours.
Rachel Craig says
Cider is a delicious and refreshing drink, and can be enjoyed socially with friends.
G Parkinson says
You know, most people don’t know the difference between apple cider and apple juice, but I do.
Now here’s a little trick to help you remember:
If it’s clear and yella’, you’ve got juice there, fella!
If it’s tangy and brown, you’re in cider town.
Choclette says
Thanks for the helpful hints 🙂
Keri Jones says
I love ice cold cider in the summer. Love going to cider festivals with my husband and trying all on offer x
Stephanie Harrison says
Cider is delicious and so refreshing. I love trying different types and flavours.
maria bunting mcgeown says
Cider is perfect on a hot Summer’s day! Also love it mulled in the Winter. So many great types out there.
CAROLYN HEYWORTH says
LOVE CIDER WITH A NICE MEAL WHEN IM OUT SO FINGERS CROSSED FOR THIS COMP
amy bondoc says
i love cider, its so refreshing perfect on a hot summer day. i especially like different flavours
Lucy says
I love cider in summer and at festivals especially when you can have different flavours 🙂
Martha says
I love cider because it’s yummy scrummy!
Harry Price says
Great chance to try different types of cider, got to give it a go
CathR says
A light, clean, refreshing drink to have anytime and anywhere!
MM says
Nice and refreshing, especially in the summer. Though i do prefer cloudy cider.
Amandeep Sibia says
This is a lovely prize, especially with Summer on the way!
Aidan Clark says
Cider is delicious when it’s good quality. I especially love cider from Normandy.
mick proctor says
Cider is great in summer but not so good in winter
Tammy Westrup says
Personally I can take it or leave it but my hubby loves it, and loves trying new and different versions. That’s why I am entering to try and win a treat for him!
Ed B says
I love cider, it is my dream to have an orchard so I can brew my own!
Choclette says
Now that sounds like a wonderful dream. Good luck.
Brad Start says
Cider is so refreshing on a hot summer day. To be honest, it’s refreshing on a cold winters day too. Basically it’s just a pleasant refreshing drink.
katie says
I love trying different flavours of cider, and different craft ciders. They are delicious.
Lynda Jones says
There is nothing more refreshing on a hot day than a glass of chilled cider, delicious
Elaine Shaw says
I love cider, especially ice cold in the summer as a long drink over ice, and as an accompaniment to barbecue food. Cider always feels lively, and fun, so is perfect for garden entertaining…. Although when I was in my teens we used to drink it every weekend. Nowadays, it is good to try out lots of differing flavours, and enjoy and appreciate the labour of love of the many craft and artisan drinks available now.
Simon Hopley says
I have always drank cider over beer from legal drinking age much better drink.
Rebecca Brown says
Cider is my go to favourite – crisp and cool for summer days and spiced and full-flavoured in the winter
Paul Green says
Cant beat a lovely pint of ice cold cider
Sarah Rees says
I like cider but only on really hot summers days (usually at BBQs)
Ren Taylor says
I LOVE cider, especially now that (hopefully!) warmer weather is coming. Nothing better than a bottle of good cider while sitting in the garden! Thanks for the chance!
Helen Thurston says
Cider is one of my usual drinks – especially when we’re out for a meal.
Jen Oconnell says
I really like cider – particularly the fruit flavoured varieties
Mary N says
I really like trying different types of cider. I like to try and often buy at food shows.
Ritchie says
I like a cold glass of cider on a warm summer evening. It’s very refreshing.
Tania Atfield says
Cider is a great choice for a cool drink when you don’t want anything too strong.
Annabel Greaves says
I love cider, it is my drink of choice
Laura Jeffs says
I like cider because I find it sweet and refreshing and it’s a nice alternative to beer
Jade Jones says
Would love a chance to win!
Dean Boyle says
Perfect for the garden with nice weather a refreshing drink to unwind