3.5 AROMA 5/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 16/20
(Strongbow Dry Cider bought in Krakow in 0,275l bottle). Ah... Strongbow Cider. Reminds me of my awesome holiday in London way back in 2002, but it’s not just the nostalgia, I really enjoy it. Pours yellowy colour with no head (no wonder, it’s a cider). Rather ratty smell but tastes good, non-artificial, not sweet apple flavour. Very light, ideal for summertime. It’s not a beer but I still like it. Pity it’s rare and expensive in Poland.
2.4 AROMA 5/10 APPEARANCE 2/5 TASTE 5/10 PALATE 2/5 OVERALL 10/20
No head in pour, body is gold. Aroma is like a cheap wine, with apples. Taste is tart , apples, cinnamon, still has the cheap white wine that was found in the aroma too.
4 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 6/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 17/20
Not bad as a standalone, but I like it better with Guinness on top. My favorite restaurant calls this a "Snakebite."
3.2 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 6/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 13/20
Pours a nice bright golden yellow color. Aromas of nice fresh apples. Flavor starts tart and finishes kinda sweet.
2.6 AROMA 5/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 5/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 10/20
UPDATED: JAN 25, 2010 1. Can at the Carling Apollo, Manchester 17/03/2002
Golden coloured and fizzy. Finishes sweet on the palate.
2. Can 31/12/2002
Clear golden coloured and sweet on the palate. Sharp finish.
3. Keg Handpump at the Thatched Tavern, Northwich 26/03/2003
Clear golden and tangy. Slightly dry finish.
4. Keg Handpump at Duke’s 92, Manchester 27/06/2003
Golden coloured sharp on the palate and tangy. Slightly dry finish.
5. Keg Handpump at the Lion, Sandbach 02/01/2010
Fruity aroma. Carbonation. Clear golden coloured fruity apple flavour with a crisp and slightly dry lasting finish.
2.4 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 1/5 TASTE 5/10 PALATE 2/5 OVERALL 9/20
Overly fizzy, sour, and lemony. I’m a fan of ciders, but this is one of my least favorite.
3.5 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 6/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 15/20
Not my usual choice for drinking straight. I like to combine it with a Guinness to make a poor man’s velvet...
3.6 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 15/20
Draught at The English Pub in Naples FL. Very appley golden in color. Lots of fizz. A bit of a sour bite, but sweetens in the mouth. Dry finish without the lingering sweetness of other ciders. Very good accompanyment to dessert.
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