Discover Craft Cider with Crafty Nectar – Review and Giveaway #89
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.
Offer Code
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
Craft Nectar Discovery Box – UK & Over 18s Only
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.
Laura Jeffs
7th April 2018 at 3:29 pmI like cider because I find it sweet and refreshing and it’s a nice alternative to beer
Jade Jones
6th May 2018 at 7:43 pmWould love a chance to win!
Dean Boyle
7th May 2018 at 8:36 amPerfect for the garden with nice weather a refreshing drink to unwind
Annabel Greaves
7th April 2018 at 3:36 pmI love cider, it is my drink of choice
Tania Atfield
7th April 2018 at 3:45 pmCider is a great choice for a cool drink when you don’t want anything too strong.
Ritchie
7th April 2018 at 3:48 pmI like a cold glass of cider on a warm summer evening. It’s very refreshing.
Mary N
7th April 2018 at 3:49 pmI really like trying different types of cider. I like to try and often buy at food shows.
Jen Oconnell
7th April 2018 at 4:03 pmI really like cider – particularly the fruit flavoured varieties
Helen Thurston
7th April 2018 at 4:20 pmCider is one of my usual drinks – especially when we’re out for a meal.
Ren Taylor
7th April 2018 at 4:28 pmI 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!
Sarah Rees
7th April 2018 at 4:30 pmI like cider but only on really hot summers days (usually at BBQs)
Paul Green
7th April 2018 at 4:45 pmCant beat a lovely pint of ice cold cider
Rebecca Brown
7th April 2018 at 4:56 pmCider is my go to favourite – crisp and cool for summer days and spiced and full-flavoured in the winter
Simon Hopley
7th April 2018 at 5:05 pmI have always drank cider over beer from legal drinking age much better drink.
Elaine Shaw
7th April 2018 at 5:06 pmI 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.
Lynda Jones
7th April 2018 at 5:08 pmThere is nothing more refreshing on a hot day than a glass of chilled cider, delicious
katie
7th April 2018 at 5:10 pmI love trying different flavours of cider, and different craft ciders. They are delicious.
Brad Start
7th April 2018 at 5:10 pmCider 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.
Ed B
7th April 2018 at 5:10 pmI love cider, it is my dream to have an orchard so I can brew my own!
Choclette
8th April 2018 at 8:09 pmNow that sounds like a wonderful dream. Good luck.
Tammy Westrup
7th April 2018 at 5:16 pmPersonally 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!
mick proctor
7th April 2018 at 5:26 pmCider is great in summer but not so good in winter
Aidan Clark
7th April 2018 at 5:37 pmCider is delicious when it’s good quality. I especially love cider from Normandy.
Amandeep Sibia
7th April 2018 at 5:49 pmThis is a lovely prize, especially with Summer on the way!
MM
7th April 2018 at 5:59 pmNice and refreshing, especially in the summer. Though i do prefer cloudy cider.
CathR
7th April 2018 at 6:02 pmA light, clean, refreshing drink to have anytime and anywhere!
Harry Price
7th April 2018 at 6:06 pmGreat chance to try different types of cider, got to give it a go
Martha
7th April 2018 at 6:10 pmI love cider because it’s yummy scrummy!
Lucy
7th April 2018 at 6:11 pmI love cider in summer and at festivals especially when you can have different flavours 🙂
amy bondoc
7th April 2018 at 6:12 pmi love cider, its so refreshing perfect on a hot summer day. i especially like different flavours
CAROLYN HEYWORTH
7th April 2018 at 6:13 pmLOVE CIDER WITH A NICE MEAL WHEN IM OUT SO FINGERS CROSSED FOR THIS COMP
maria bunting mcgeown
7th April 2018 at 6:19 pmCider is perfect on a hot Summer’s day! Also love it mulled in the Winter. So many great types out there.
Stephanie Harrison
7th April 2018 at 6:20 pmCider is delicious and so refreshing. I love trying different types and flavours.
iain maciver
7th April 2018 at 6:23 pmI love cider its my favourite drink love it
Keri Jones
7th April 2018 at 6:36 pmI love ice cold cider in the summer. Love going to cider festivals with my husband and trying all on offer x
G Parkinson
7th April 2018 at 6:39 pmYou 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
8th April 2018 at 8:07 pmThanks for the helpful hints 🙂
Rachel Craig
7th April 2018 at 6:43 pmCider is a delicious and refreshing drink, and can be enjoyed socially with friends.
Emma Nixon
7th April 2018 at 6:43 pmNothing better than an ice cold cider. Especially on a warm summers day. Love trying all the different flavours.
Jackie Howell
7th April 2018 at 6:43 pmCider to me is a Summer drink as nothing better, also like a hot cider in the Winter
Karen Hughes
7th April 2018 at 6:58 pmThis would be perfect. I love cider. Ever since going down to Somerset to see it made. So many varieties available.
Katherine Lucas
7th April 2018 at 8:04 pmI love that the craft Cider movement are creating all kinds of new and refreshing flavour combinations
Jo Jones
7th April 2018 at 8:12 pmI love cider so it is my first choice of alcoholic drink and there are so many flavours now.
Solange
7th April 2018 at 8:14 pmCider is so delicious and refreshing especially on a hot summer day.
Rachael
7th April 2018 at 8:22 pmAh I love cider, most types actually taste good to me, something I can’t say for beer 🙂
Myron Kraweckyj
7th April 2018 at 8:33 pmI love cider it’s so tasty and goes well with any food.
jules eley
7th April 2018 at 8:36 pmI love a nice cold cider in the evening watching a film under blankets or out in the garden in the sunnier weather.
Jane
7th April 2018 at 8:42 pmI love cider, especially cloudy cider. I also really like cooking with it as well it is really versatile
Judith MacInnes
7th April 2018 at 8:55 pmI 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!
Denise
7th April 2018 at 9:01 pmCider is delicious but only if it’s a quality brand.. like this one.
Definitely a fantastic choice for the summer garden days
ruth robinson
7th April 2018 at 9:05 pmi like cider i enjoy a thatchers gold dash of lemonade and ice on a summers da yand think the fruit ciders are delicious
pete c
7th April 2018 at 9:11 pmI`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
Andrea Upton
7th April 2018 at 9:13 pmI 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
8th April 2018 at 8:04 pmThanks Andrea. A little cider in an apple cake works wonders 🙂
DAWN HULL
7th April 2018 at 9:24 pmCider is one of my favourite drinks. I like trying different types and different brands. It is very refreshing with ice in the Summer months.
Heidi Borchardt
7th April 2018 at 9:29 pmI love refreshing Cider, so I would love to win this Giveaway please.
Louise Comb
7th April 2018 at 9:29 pmI 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!
Jennifer Bruce
7th April 2018 at 9:39 pmI enjoy cider on a hot summers day. My favourites are the fruity flavours, especially lime!
George Spedding
7th April 2018 at 9:50 pmCider and summer go hand in hand
Katy Malkin
7th April 2018 at 10:03 pmLove good quality vegan cider… especially Cornish scrumpy!
Holly Thompson
7th April 2018 at 10:25 pmI 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!
Louise A
7th April 2018 at 10:51 pmCider 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
Tee Simpson
7th April 2018 at 11:11 pmI like a cheeky cold cider especially on a summers day. I really like the fruity ones but will drink any lol
Michael Rattray
7th April 2018 at 11:19 pmVery refreshing
natalie crossan
7th April 2018 at 11:51 pmthere’s nothing like cider on a warm summers day – it’s my absolute favourite x
romi
7th April 2018 at 11:55 pmLove 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.
Jeanette Leighton
8th April 2018 at 12:06 amI like cider it’s nice and refreshing
Ms C Bryan
8th April 2018 at 12:20 amCider is tasty and refreshing
Paul Chadwick
8th April 2018 at 1:21 amCider is my go to summer drink ,so refreshing on a hot summers day
Nikki Hayes
8th April 2018 at 1:41 amI 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)
melanie stirling
8th April 2018 at 2:17 amCider 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.
Dean T
8th April 2018 at 2:18 amLove ice cold cider, pear cider is my fave and is all I will drink in a pub in the summer!
Kate Fox-Pope
8th April 2018 at 2:57 amvery refreshing on a hot summer’s day and rather lovely all round!
Chrissy Harris
8th April 2018 at 6:59 amI 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
Hannah Irish
8th April 2018 at 7:03 amI love cider, brilliant for the upcoming months too as such a summery refreshing drink
EMMA WALTERS
8th April 2018 at 7:26 ami have always drank cider and it’s great to see how much it has progressed from the strongbow or blackthorn days!
Karen R
8th April 2018 at 9:31 amI really enjoy cider, it’s the perfect way to chill on an evening xx
Emily Kerner
8th April 2018 at 10:52 amDelicious and refreshing, great for a warm summer day
Susan Smith
8th April 2018 at 11:26 amI have to say i do love Cider and enjoy it with the fruits, nice and cold, the perfect summer drink
C Parkin
8th April 2018 at 11:41 amI like a fruity cider, with lots of ice.
Bob Clark
8th April 2018 at 11:43 amIt’s something for teenagers – I’ve grown out of it – but my wife still likes it
ADEINNE TONNER
8th April 2018 at 12:10 pmMy 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.
Sandra Fortune
8th April 2018 at 2:12 pmNot a lover of cider but my hubby is he likes to try different brands so this would be great for him.
Elizabeth Smith
8th April 2018 at 2:24 pmI love cider, its the perfect drink for warmer weather
Rich Tyler
8th April 2018 at 2:29 pmCider is amazing, ESP in the summer months, nothing else compares
Sheena Batey
8th April 2018 at 2:31 pmI love what I call proper cider not commercially produced stuff and i do for dry/medium rather than sweet
Kristy Brown
8th April 2018 at 2:57 pmI love a nice chilled cider with ice int he garden in summer
John Blair
8th April 2018 at 3:36 pmA 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..
elvisfan
8th April 2018 at 4:51 pmCider with some rasberry cordial is great
Thankyou very much
Rob Griffiths
8th April 2018 at 5:05 pmLove cider, this would be great, especially with summer just around the corner (fingers crossed)
emma franklin
8th April 2018 at 6:01 pmI generally don’t drink regular cider I prefer the fruity cider combinations
Alyssa Simpson
8th April 2018 at 6:36 pmWe love trying new cider, we have a local cider festival every year and it’s so much fun trying the different varieties and flavours.
abigail edkins
8th April 2018 at 6:43 pmCider….deffo my go to summer drink..ice cold and preferably with a fruity twist
claire woods
8th April 2018 at 6:50 pmOn a hot summers day a cider with ice is nice to drink.
Laura Pritchard
8th April 2018 at 7:08 pmI 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!
Simon Tutthill
8th April 2018 at 7:22 pmFantastic drink certainly quenches the parts others can’t reach and so tasty too
chloe brill
8th April 2018 at 7:28 pmwould love this cider for my boyfriend
jenna rothen
8th April 2018 at 7:53 pmim not a massive cider drinker but my dad loves it. He would love this
Mel Turner
8th April 2018 at 7:55 pmI like a glass of cider in the summer it’s refreshing
Tammy Tudor
8th April 2018 at 8:03 pmCider is my favourite alcoholic drink, i like the flavour especially fruit cider and it is so refreshing!
Caroline H
8th April 2018 at 8:05 pmI 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.
John Jones
8th April 2018 at 8:50 pmI love ciders, both still and sparkling. They must be ‘real’ with no added sugar and preferably no preservatives.
John Jones
8th April 2018 at 8:52 pmI love ‘real’ cider, both still and sparkling, with no added sugar.
Alice Gilkes
8th April 2018 at 8:59 pmI really enjoy my bit of cider – responsibly of course. 🙂
helen tovell
8th April 2018 at 9:16 pmI like all the varieties you can get now expanding the use of peoples favourite fruits and not relying on apple
Amy Jo mclellan
8th April 2018 at 9:49 pmI really enjoy cider, especially in the summer as it tastes so great sat in the lovely, sunny outdoors 🙂
leanne weir
8th April 2018 at 10:13 pmI like a cold glass of cider on a nice summer night.
Kathleen marsden
8th April 2018 at 11:46 pmCider is my choice of drink when I need to quench my thirst. It’s so refreshing.
Barbara Jane Shaw
9th April 2018 at 12:59 amLovely to drink on a warm summers day… preferably in good company and overlooking a fab location!
Margaret Clarkson
9th April 2018 at 6:31 amI love cider, usually the traditional apple ones. I often have it with a meal instead of wine.
Helen B
9th April 2018 at 7:47 amI live in Somerset and I love apples, what else is there to say
Choclette
9th April 2018 at 9:49 amHaha, much like me being from Cornwall 🙂
Gill Bland
9th April 2018 at 9:28 amI’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
9th April 2018 at 9:48 amOoh, does this mean congratulations are in order Gill?
laura banks
9th April 2018 at 10:15 ami always find it really refreshing on a hot sunny day chilling in the garden
Victoria Morris
9th April 2018 at 11:29 amI 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 🙂
Lorraine Mabbitt
9th April 2018 at 12:27 pmLove cider in the summer months lovely sweet and refreshing
Nhial Delaney
9th April 2018 at 12:47 pmCider rather than beer, always! I can’t wait until the weather improves and I can sit outside to drink a craft cider.
Honey McKinley
9th April 2018 at 5:04 pmI 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.
Lauren Read
9th April 2018 at 5:30 pmthe best drink for quenching your thirst during the summer or at any time!
Ellen Stafford
9th April 2018 at 5:56 pmI love cider and so does my Dad!
Iris Tilley
9th April 2018 at 6:40 pmCider 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
10th April 2018 at 9:45 amGosh, toffee cider sounds rather splendid. Now you’e got me wondering.
Ellen Stafford
9th April 2018 at 6:51 pmI love cider and so does my Dad! Especially in the summer! Lets hope we get some sun soon!
mark cameron
9th April 2018 at 7:35 pmI love cider, it is my drink of choice in the summer
Lorna Roberts
9th April 2018 at 7:43 pmCider is my favourite drink. I particularly like fruit mixes.
Judith Allen
9th April 2018 at 8:22 pmI don’t like beer, but I do like an occasional cider. These look rather special. Thanks!
Maddy
9th April 2018 at 9:14 pmPefect in summer, nicely chilled, or mulled and warm in winter 🙂
Mark Finch
10th April 2018 at 5:33 amThe perfect drink with a BBQ and friends
Carolyn E
10th April 2018 at 9:01 amGreat article. It definitely piqued my interest in trying these ciders….. I especially liked the link for a cake recipe too.
Choclette
10th April 2018 at 9:44 amThanks Carolyn. It’s a nice cake.
Karen Lloyd
10th April 2018 at 10:01 amLove cider, so refreshing and tasty. It’s got to count as one of my ‘five a day’ surely?
Choclette
11th April 2018 at 7:53 pmHaha, a good try Karen 🙂
charlotte
10th April 2018 at 10:29 ami love cider and going to cider festivals! i love the elk warning blackberry cider at the minute!
TANIA STANNARD
10th April 2018 at 1:45 pmI 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
Lori Darling
10th April 2018 at 2:42 pmI 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.
Hayley Colburn
10th April 2018 at 2:42 pmI 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
CHERRY Lloyd
10th April 2018 at 3:59 pmWe 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.
Katie b
10th April 2018 at 5:06 pmMassive cider nerd, bit of a cider junkie!
Laura Chapman
10th April 2018 at 6:07 pmI 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.
Pete
10th April 2018 at 11:03 pmI’ve found you meet some great folk drinking cider- no way can cider drinkers be stereotyped!
Sofie L
11th April 2018 at 9:34 amLove cider, it’s so refreshing and I love the taste of apple/pear too
Kim Carberry
11th April 2018 at 11:04 amI really like cider especially on a hot summers day. It is so refreshing x
k head
11th April 2018 at 12:11 pmI love cider, it was one of the first alcoholic drinks i actually liked (particularly berry flavours). Cider has alot of good memories for me!
m hines
11th April 2018 at 6:35 pmLove a cider, especially during the summer months. Easy, light and refreshing.
Lottie
11th April 2018 at 8:30 pmI 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!
Harry Baker-Farmer
11th April 2018 at 10:47 pmI love real cider! I can’t wait for my local beer festivals this year!
A.E. ADKINS
12th April 2018 at 7:52 amLove a bit of cider sparkle and there are some fab flavours around too
Debbie W
13th April 2018 at 4:07 pmI’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.
Mark R
13th April 2018 at 8:49 pmI like cider as a refreshing drink sat in a pub garden after a day walking in the Lake District.
Susan B
14th April 2018 at 7:03 pmCider 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..
Emma Walton
15th April 2018 at 10:35 amI 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!
Emma C
15th April 2018 at 4:01 pmI love an ice cold glass on a warm summer’s day or a warm cup of mulled cider in winter.
cheryl hadfield
15th April 2018 at 4:51 pmI love to enjoy an iced cold glass of cider in the summer months
katrina walsh
16th April 2018 at 12:21 amIve only really liked cider since ive tried the fruity flavours. Anything strawberry, raspberry goes down a treat
Christine Taylor
16th April 2018 at 9:37 amI do like a nice cold glass of cider in the summer, it’s much more refreshing than wine x
claire griffiths
17th April 2018 at 12:06 pmi like cider it is refreshing and especially nice in the summer on a hot day
Susan Hoggett
19th April 2018 at 8:35 amI’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.
Lisa Wilkinson
19th April 2018 at 9:49 pmCider is my go to drink. It’s lovely and refreshing in the summer.
Natalie Turner
20th April 2018 at 10:01 amI 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 🙂
Jacqueline Meldrum
21st April 2018 at 4:38 pmI love a good cider , so it’s always good to get recommendations. What a great prize Choclette.
Rach Pilkington
21st April 2018 at 5:04 pmCider is definitely my favourite warm weather drink- it reminds me of sunny days in gardens! It would be lovely to expand my repertoire!
Jayne Sullivan
22nd April 2018 at 6:16 pmThe 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.
Charlotte Burford
23rd April 2018 at 1:04 pmU love cider, especially sitting in a beer garden in the summer!
Angela Kelly
23rd April 2018 at 4:00 pmI love cider because it helps me get my five a day: Apples from cider, grapes from wine…That counts, right? 😉
Sarah Dunne
23rd April 2018 at 9:17 pmHonestly 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!
And Monk
23rd April 2018 at 10:08 pmWhats not to like? Cider just makes it sunnier!
ann goody
23rd April 2018 at 11:33 pmI 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.
Ruth Harwood
24th April 2018 at 9:10 amOne of my favourite drinks – love cider and black especially as it’s tasty and refreshing x
laura stewart
25th April 2018 at 10:57 amlove cider esp when the sun is out x
Ursula Hunt
25th April 2018 at 12:01 pmI love the cool refreshing taste of a good cider, craft ciders are the best
Catherine Stewart
25th April 2018 at 12:49 pmCold cider is the perfect accompaniment to a beautiful British summer’s day!
clair downham
25th April 2018 at 12:52 pmlovely on a hot summer day with a bbq
Suzanne
25th April 2018 at 5:26 pmI find cider really refreshing and love the taste of the countryside.
Joanne Darnell
25th April 2018 at 6:28 pmA nice cold cider on a warm night whats not to love!
Denise Davies
25th April 2018 at 6:44 pmAmazing prize. I think that CIDER is the drink of summer
Stephen Shepherd
25th April 2018 at 7:50 pmTheres some different flavours that need tasting so hopefully will win and try them
Alice Dixon
25th April 2018 at 7:54 pmI love cider, probably my favourite alcoholic beverage. I love a ice cold glass, especially different fruit varieties.
Michelle Ferguson
25th April 2018 at 8:09 pmI’m not a cider drinker but my hubby loves cider so would love to win for him
Isabel O
25th April 2018 at 8:33 pmI love trying out different types of cider on hot summer evenings.
Rosie J
25th April 2018 at 9:43 pmChilled cider after working in the garden on a hot summer’s day. What could be better?
Elizabeth
26th April 2018 at 3:02 amA 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
26th April 2018 at 9:13 amHaha, go you Elizabeth. Cider was my drink of choice as a student for the same reason.
Bryony
26th April 2018 at 8:26 amI absolutely love cider, especially on a lovely sunny day in a pub garden. So many different flavours and always fresh.
Juli Savage
26th April 2018 at 9:49 amPersonally I love the fruity ciders Elderflower and lime being my fav, but also love a cold tasty cider in the summer
Stevie
26th April 2018 at 10:39 amI think cider is more refreshing and also better value for money.
Diana Maxwell
26th April 2018 at 12:53 pmI would love this as a present for my niece who loves ciders
Michelle Smith
26th April 2018 at 1:35 pmGreat looking ciders I would very much like to try them.
Lisa Hall
26th April 2018 at 1:39 pmI, personally, don’t drink cider but my son does, he loves trying new flavours and brands, and his 21st birthday is coming up soon 😉
Jessica Powell
26th April 2018 at 1:57 pmThere’s nothing better than cold cider on a nice hot summer day!
Sue Cook
26th April 2018 at 5:22 pmNothing more refreshing than a cool glass of cider.
Jayne Wilson
26th April 2018 at 5:30 pmI drink Cider all the time and it would be great to try some new ones
Dale Dow
26th April 2018 at 5:48 pmI 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
Robert Price
26th April 2018 at 6:42 pmI love ice cold cider but I get indigestion if i have too many
Kerryn Johnson
26th April 2018 at 7:20 pmI like cider as it is nice and refreshing
xraylima
26th April 2018 at 7:29 pmCider was the first alcoholic drink I took a kiking to, and it is one of my favourite alcoholic drinks.
Jo Hutchings
26th April 2018 at 10:40 pmI really enjoy cider. It’s a perfect summer drink and great mulled when it gets colder.
David Allen
27th April 2018 at 10:10 amCider is my drink of choice – just find it so much more refreshing than other drinks – some great flavours too!
Laura Bryant
27th April 2018 at 1:33 pmFab fruity drink perfect for the summer months love the mixed fruits cider
MANDY DOHERTY
27th April 2018 at 8:21 pmPerfect ice cold refreshment on a hot day
Allan Wilson
28th April 2018 at 7:16 amLike the occasional glass of cider on a hot summers evening to chill down with.
Jayne Hall
28th April 2018 at 10:38 ami love cider love anything apple flavoured nicest drink you can try dry cider and fruit ciders best
Lorna Ledger
28th April 2018 at 1:00 pmI love Cider! Love Old Rosies Pig at the moment, cor proper scrumpy! over 7% so it’s a corker!
Angela McG
28th April 2018 at 2:51 pmNothing I Love more on a sunny day than a cool crisp cider
Lucy Gardner
28th April 2018 at 9:53 pmWhat a treat thus would be for my husband on a hot summer day…. after he’s mowed the lawn of course
Theresa
29th April 2018 at 9:07 amI love cider! Perfectly refreshing for the summer getways and to share with friends!
Lyndsey Cooksey
29th April 2018 at 2:40 pmMe 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!
Lesley carnochan
29th April 2018 at 3:42 pmRefreshing fab for a sunny day in the garden
AMANDA W
1st May 2018 at 10:20 amtheres nothing finer on a nice warm day than cracking the BBQ out and getting a nice cold Cider from the fridge!!
Choclette
1st May 2018 at 11:39 amOh, you’ve got me dreaming of balmy summer nights now. Sounds fabulous.
kimberley ryan
1st May 2018 at 2:28 pmlove cider on nice warm days along with a BBQ and friends
Dave Harrington
1st May 2018 at 3:57 pmCider is my favourite drink. The best but most lethal I’ve had was a still farm made scrumpy from near Tutbury Wells.
Rachael Sexey
1st May 2018 at 4:02 pmI love love love cider, in summer when it’s cold
I love dry drinks and they are so refreshing
Kim Christianson
1st May 2018 at 5:27 pmPerfectly refreshing for the summer months
Carole Nott
2nd May 2018 at 12:30 amLove to try new flavours of cider – my favourite is a dry pear variety
tina Glover
2nd May 2018 at 9:51 amI love cider as a refreshing drink in Summer…. I really like the fact that companies are experimenting with flavours too x
Tracy Newton
2nd May 2018 at 12:38 pmAlthough I am not a big drinker, I do enjoy the odd glass of iced cold cider. It reminds me on summer picnics.
Sharon Hirst
2nd May 2018 at 1:11 pmI find cider very refreshing especially on warm summer evenings
James Travis
2nd May 2018 at 3:28 pmA nice refreshing drink to have especially on a hot summer’s day
Mark Mccaffery
2nd May 2018 at 3:57 pmI prefer a traditional cider rather than the new fruity flavour types.
CHRISTINE SUTHERLAND
2nd May 2018 at 8:36 pmI dont like cider but my husband does
Angela Muir
2nd May 2018 at 9:50 pmI like dry cider
Kristyn Harris
2nd May 2018 at 10:15 pmA very interesting selection. I would love to try all of these!
Clare Hubbard
3rd May 2018 at 7:08 amI love it, I find it so much tastier than most alcoholic drinks
Christina Palmer
3rd May 2018 at 3:55 pmI 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
Sarah Mccaffery
3rd May 2018 at 3:55 pmI like an especially crisp cider on a warm summers evening.
Margaret Mccaffery
3rd May 2018 at 7:00 pmIt’s a refreshing drink for a nice breezy summers day.
Pam Francis Gregory
3rd May 2018 at 7:44 pmI do like a good cider and prefer craft ciders when I can get them
Fiona Johnstone
3rd May 2018 at 8:38 pmOn the first warm day of summer I always sit in the garden with a lovely refreshing glass of cider. It’s my summer tradition.
Michelle Carlin
3rd May 2018 at 8:43 pmCider is lovely, especially on a summer evening
Natasha R-M
3rd May 2018 at 9:15 pmA 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
6th May 2018 at 11:38 amNow that sounds like pure bliss Natasha. Here’s hoping we get a few days like that.
Rai
4th May 2018 at 10:51 amPerfect summer drink – sit in the sunshine outside a pub with a slow, cold pint of cider. Perfect
Alice Colling
4th May 2018 at 5:27 pmI love cider and always try all the different types I find.Would love to try these.
Sheri Darby
4th May 2018 at 8:36 pmI love cider, the most refreshing drink on a hot summers day
Diana
4th May 2018 at 9:44 pmOh I do love cider sometimes, especially on a hot summer’s day with a few ice cubes. Very refreshing 🙂
Jenn Gillies
4th May 2018 at 11:19 pmI 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.
Amanda Gregory
5th May 2018 at 4:57 pmCider 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.
Ali gill
5th May 2018 at 5:00 pmCider Reminds me of hot summer days at a festival or in a beer garden!
Kevin Johnson
5th May 2018 at 5:41 pmI absolutely love cider. It’s a very refreshing drink to quench the thirst (especially in warmer weather).
Jessica Hutton
5th May 2018 at 6:32 pmI love cider. Especially on a sunny day. It’s very refreshing. Only problem is you end up drinking it like pop xx
Jessica Barber
5th May 2018 at 7:01 pmI’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!
JULIE WARD
5th May 2018 at 8:38 pmThere is nothing like a refreshing cold cider on a hot summers night, never tried any craft ciders before though
maria
5th May 2018 at 10:39 pmI love it Cider is definitely my summer drink
Ro Day
6th May 2018 at 7:26 amLove Cider! Coming from the South West I remember when I went to uni up North my friends wanted me to bring back ‘proper’ cider.
amanda greensmith
6th May 2018 at 9:30 ami enjoy a nice glass of cold cider in the summer but in the winter it is lovely when heated up too x
carol boffey
6th May 2018 at 9:37 amI love fruity cider
JULIE DALY
6th May 2018 at 11:48 amLove the summer when a cold cider is so refreshing, lets hope we have a long hot summer so we can drink more cider
paula cheadle
6th May 2018 at 11:57 amI love a nice glass of cider, especially on a summers day
Jane Willis
6th May 2018 at 2:53 pmI 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!
Sandra Jo Siddall
6th May 2018 at 3:23 pmI 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.
Kim M
6th May 2018 at 3:32 pmLike a sweet cider – perfect on a summers evening with a bag of crisps x
Barbara Webster
6th May 2018 at 3:53 pmCider 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.
Irene Murdoch
6th May 2018 at 5:08 pmWe like a refreshing cider and I like a sweet one. We just had a toffee apple cider that was really nice.
Sarah Heath
6th May 2018 at 5:36 pmCider is lovely, cool, crisp and refreshing, great for a warm Summer’s evening in the garden.
Mandy Betts
6th May 2018 at 5:37 pmI have fructose malabsorption so it doesn’t normally go down too well.. my partner loves it though!
Deborah Bird
6th May 2018 at 5:53 pmI like cider but my partner loves it! He would be over the moon if I won this box, and would enjoy trying them all 🙂
jenny reynolds
6th May 2018 at 6:10 pmamber nectar refreshing tasty happy mood giving love it xxxx
Anthea Holloway
6th May 2018 at 7:48 pmI love cider and drink it regularly and I also make my own!
Choclette
8th May 2018 at 10:26 amMaking 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.
Keri
6th May 2018 at 8:23 pmI enjoy cider especially in the warm days in the garden.
Em S
6th May 2018 at 8:38 pmI 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.
Hazel Rea
6th May 2018 at 8:43 pmI know cider can be drunk hot but to me it’s always made me think of balmy summer evenings sitting in the garden.
Kyomi Johnson
6th May 2018 at 9:09 pmQuite a refreshing taste such a great variety and great to enjoy with family and friends
Angie McDonald
6th May 2018 at 9:15 pmI think it’s quite a refreshing drink for chilling out in the summer and also fantastic warmed in the winter!
Victoria N
6th May 2018 at 9:40 pmI love cider, so refreshing for drinking in the garden or park during the summer
Jayne K
6th May 2018 at 9:43 pmA tasty cider makes a great treat for summer evenings
Emma Davison
6th May 2018 at 9:55 pmQuite nice in hot weather
Sarah Archibald
6th May 2018 at 9:59 pmI 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 🙂
Leanne perrett
6th May 2018 at 10:11 pmi love cider because its nice and sweet and refreshing especially on long summer days after a nice bbq with the family
joanne thomas
6th May 2018 at 10:14 pmi love a good cider, especially a cloudy scrumpy or a good vintage cider
Liam Fitzpatrick
6th May 2018 at 10:15 pmAbsolutely love cider, I’m drinking a Thatchers Haze right now. Can’t get enough of it!
Sarah Parker
6th May 2018 at 10:27 pmI love drinking cider in the the summer – drink of choice 🙂
Chirag Patel
6th May 2018 at 10:31 pmthe sun is out, weather is warm what a better way then to refresh yourself with a chilled cider
Mark Johnson
6th May 2018 at 10:50 pmI love cider, it is my drink of choice, so many flavours
Kerry Webber
7th May 2018 at 12:55 amCider 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!
Amanda Young
7th May 2018 at 1:22 amI love cider, it’s refreshing and there are so many flavours around now
Marie Marsh
7th May 2018 at 2:02 amhmmm this would be a nice chance to taste some alternatives to good old Strongbow! 🙂 Very keen on cider x
Deborah Clarke
7th May 2018 at 2:24 amCan’t beat a cold crisp cider in the sunshine! What a treat !
jacqui rushton
7th May 2018 at 3:51 amI love its crispy and refreshing apply taste – lovely!
Charlie Brunton
7th May 2018 at 4:05 amI’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!
Chris Hobbs
7th May 2018 at 6:40 amCider 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
Matthew Sinton
7th May 2018 at 7:34 amI love cider, but tend to try and avoid the major brands and look out for harder to find products like these ones
Shaun Heathcote
7th May 2018 at 7:49 ammy wife drinks cider so she would love this
joanne casey
7th May 2018 at 8:22 amI love cider! It’s so refreshing, especially in the hot weather. I like sitting out in the garden with an ice cold glass!
Charlotte Wilde
7th May 2018 at 8:29 ama perfect summer drink, i love it when i’m camping
Danielle Dudley
7th May 2018 at 8:47 amAbsolutely love cider and love trying new ones. Would be perfect for our caravan holiday.
Shaun Tutt
7th May 2018 at 9:02 amGreat tipple on a sunny day!
Lucy Robinson
7th May 2018 at 9:16 amA fab refreshing drink, that tastes great. Full of flavour and my favourite drink.
Esme Mccrubb
7th May 2018 at 10:02 amId love to win this fantastic prize. I love a good cider on a sunny day
michelle thompson
7th May 2018 at 10:04 amcider is my perferred tipple especially in the lush weather
Rachael Taylor
7th May 2018 at 10:05 amIt’s refreshing yet light to drink anytime I love the fruit ones
Dianne Simpson
7th May 2018 at 10:22 amCider is so refreshing and there are so many interesting flavours about now it is like having a different drink every time
stephanie
7th May 2018 at 11:03 amwould love a nice few cold bottles of this amazing stuff in the hot weather
Ruth Kromkamp
7th May 2018 at 11:43 amMy thoughts on cider are that my sister-in-law would probably kill someone to get some 🙂 She is dutch and loves English cider!
Carole E
7th May 2018 at 12:13 pmYou can’t beat a cold glass of fruity, refreshing cider on a hot summers day!
laura avery
7th May 2018 at 12:14 pmLove it ..also perfect in winter warmed up and spiced!
Aaron Milne
7th May 2018 at 12:15 pmLove CIDER ! – massively underrated drink but at last its being taken seriously and more & more quality cider products are appearing
david cavender
7th May 2018 at 12:21 pmi love dry cider, apple is my favourite-like it really chilled
Eileen Tingle
7th May 2018 at 12:51 pmI love a cool fruity drink of cider made with scrumptious apples
gaynor Vincent
7th May 2018 at 1:35 pmHappy memories, it was the first drink I liked at university and reminds me of the West Country and all my family down there
Laura Love
7th May 2018 at 1:37 pmMy son loves cider one of his five a day.
tishist
7th May 2018 at 2:42 pmI 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
Joanna Ford
7th May 2018 at 3:22 pmI have to be in the mood for cider and I like the ones that are not too sugary tasting
sharon martin
7th May 2018 at 3:34 pmi think cider is a great refreshing drink that’s even better when enjoyed relaxing in the garden
Liz T
7th May 2018 at 4:07 pmGreat for drinking on a hot summer’s evening. Thanks 🙂
Stephen Russell
7th May 2018 at 4:18 pmLove trying new coders hope to try these soon
Sayeed Rahman
7th May 2018 at 5:30 pmPerfect 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.
Matt Brasier
7th May 2018 at 5:42 pmI love cider, it is my drink of choice
Julie Edwards
7th May 2018 at 5:51 pmI love cider really ice cold and find it really refreshing when its a nice warm day!!!
Michelle Wild
7th May 2018 at 6:01 pmCider is very refreshing served ice cold. I love pear cider best.
Debbie Preston
7th May 2018 at 6:15 pmI always have cider as its refreshing. I love fruity ones
Marie Rungapadiachy
7th May 2018 at 6:17 pmCider has grown on me with age. I am starting to notice the different tasting notes involved and enjoying experimenting with different blends.
maggie fawcett
7th May 2018 at 6:52 pmI like cider – but good cider not the horrid stuff in tins!
Karen Dixon
7th May 2018 at 6:58 pmMe and my husband love drinking cider especially on hot days , sat in the garden
Jim Milligan
7th May 2018 at 7:35 pmCider is so refreshing, on a warm summer’s day you can’t beat it
Erica Hughes
7th May 2018 at 7:38 pmSuch a huge variety of flavours are now available.
Maria P
7th May 2018 at 7:58 pmcider tastes a lot better than ale
Geoffroy Thomas
7th May 2018 at 8:03 pmAfter a hard day’s work, there is nothing better than a glass of crisp cold cider – so refreshing.
Cerys John
7th May 2018 at 8:09 pmSo refreshing in the summer sunshine 🙂
alice lightning
7th May 2018 at 8:22 pmI like a drop of chilled cider but my boys are avid drinkers of cider this sounds very good fingers crossed
Theresa Thomas
7th May 2018 at 8:30 pmI really like cider, NOW, my first experience was with White Lighting at 15, I now do appreciate a good cold Cider
Glenn Marvell-James
7th May 2018 at 8:44 pmI enjoy Cider as part of my 5-a-day diet
Cassandra D
7th May 2018 at 9:04 pmVery interesting.
Sharon Williams
7th May 2018 at 9:26 pmIt’s a gorgeous summery refreshing drink
Andrew Emery
7th May 2018 at 9:28 pmBest served chilled in a earthenware mug!
kim d
7th May 2018 at 9:40 pmalways 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
Caroline
7th May 2018 at 9:47 pmI love a chilled, refreshing cider, its the perfect summer drink!!
Emily Fowler
7th May 2018 at 10:00 pmI 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 😉
Claire Little
7th May 2018 at 10:05 pmI enjoy drinking cider and trying new kinds and flavours
Charlotte g
7th May 2018 at 10:09 pmI love cider and I’m always looking for new kinds and flavours to try
Tammy Neal
7th May 2018 at 10:43 pmI love cider x
ellie spider
7th May 2018 at 11:18 pmCider 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
Adrian Bold
7th May 2018 at 11:34 pmI love to drink cider cold with plenty of ice in a tall glass.
Georgie Wright
7th May 2018 at 11:44 pmI like good quality cider and experiment cooking with it too!