The Cider Society
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Re: The Cider Society85 pints?(Original post by stroppyninja)
got about 85 pints of cider (70 now!) that we made from apples from a friend's orchard. Soo much nicer than anything you can buy
Do you know the traditional way of working out when your scrumpy is ready?
Spoiler:ShowYou suspend a mouse in the scrumpy by its tail, and when the mouse has dissolved, it's ready
Wanna be my friend? Somehow my 3.5l is looking sort of insignificant now...
A dead mouse or a live one? A trip to the pet shop is clearly in order. -
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Re: The Cider SocietyHaha you still have an exam? Shaaaame(Original post by LiamTheKook)
You're right there. Would love one right now, but unfortunately cider and an exam tomorrow morning probably don't bode well. Fortunately, a long summer will more than make up for it.
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Long summers, cold ciders, loud music, friends
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Re: The Cider Societyhehe, 69 pints now :P Damn, I love an ice cold pint while gardening in the sun ^^(Original post by superwolf)
85 pints? Wanna be my friend? Somehow my 3.5l is looking sort of insignificant now...
A dead mouse or a live one? A trip to the pet shop is clearly in order.
Hmm, I suppose either mouse would do. I mean, it will be dead when it dissolves anyways
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Re: The Cider Societylol not all night. Probs till about 11. Ahh cider after gym(Original post by superwolf)
All night? Surely this will just enable you to build up a proper thirst.
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Re: The Cider SocietyThere's definitely not enough mention of real cider in this thread...I mean Kopperbergs just a overly-sweet, fizzy kids pop! Something more like Beesting (a beautiful perry that tastes in no way alcoholic...definitely feels it though!), Cheddar Valley (Luminous Orange, need I say more), Moonshine ( "It'll melt yer face off!!" As my mate was told at a Wurzels gig on friday night on a farm in Dorset) are just a few splendid examples!
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Re: The Cider SocietyA connoisseur! Excellent. I hope you'll take it upon yourself to educate us - I could do with learning more about cider - and will join in with the Friday night piss up.(Original post by Moet et Kirst-don)
There's definitely not enough mention of real cider in this thread...I mean Kopperbergs just a overly-sweet, fizzy kids pop! Something more like Beesting (a beautiful perry that tastes in no way alcoholic...definitely feels it though!), Cheddar Valley (Luminous Orange, need I say more), Moonshine ( "It'll melt yer face off!!" As my mate was told at a Wurzels gig on friday night on a farm in Dorset) are just a few splendid examples!
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Re: The Cider SocietyWon't be able to, friend who doesn't drink will still be here AND I need to be at work at 8am the next day.(Original post by superwolf)
[SIZE="2"]*****I'm thinking this Friday for our inaugural booze up, opinions? Be sure to stock up on cider!*****[/SIZE] -
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Re: The Cider SocietyUnlucky. If enough people can't do Friday then I'll change it, but for now I'll keep it as is. Might see if I can make a poll...(Original post by rmhumphries)
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Re: The Cider SocietyKeep it as Friday for now, as most people seem happy, then I will just join the next event we have(Original post by superwolf)
Unlucky. If enough people can't do Friday then I'll change it, but for now I'll keep it as is. Might see if I can make a poll...
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Re: The Cider SocietyI joined to show my love. So far I've found there's been a tad too much talk of Kopparberg/Magners/Bulmers and even people associating the word "good" and "Strongbow"
Yesterday I got a bottle of the Dunkerton's Organic and Henney's Dry. Had the Organic last night, will probably have the Henney's tonight.
Westons is usually very good, though I've gone off Old Rosie quite a bit, I find it too sickly.
I've noticed some people saying that the stella artois cider is like a copy of strongbow, but I'd say that they're pretty different in that Strongbow is an "English" dry cider, while Stella is a Belgian sweet cider. I virtually always prefer dry cider, but of the two I would have the stella as it doesn't taste of vomit. Assuming that price is not an issue as the stella is really rather expensive! -
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Re: The Cider SocietyBoth taste like ****, what's the difference?(Original post by Manitude)
I've noticed some people saying that the stella artois cider is like a copy of strongbow, but I'd say that they're pretty different
I need to get my ass to Cider festivals soon. The cider section in Canterbury International market was amazing. Can't rememeber what it was called (Old wives tale or something like that) but their strawberry cider was lovely. That was a dry one.
Just need to take more money with me next time to try more than one
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Re: The Cider SocietyHenney's is my all time faaaaavourite cider, I love it so. Have you ever been to the Weston's factory? I went on a cider cycle tour around Hereford for my birthday and we went for a tour around Westons, it was ace, you were allowed to sample any of the ciders and perries that they sell! We sampled LOTS. I would recommend it.(Original post by Manitude)
I joined to show my love. So far I've found there's been a tad too much talk of Kopparberg/Magners/Bulmers and even people associating the word "good" and "Strongbow"
Yesterday I got a bottle of the Dunkerton's Organic and Henney's Dry. Had the Organic last night, will probably have the Henney's tonight.
Westons is usually very good, though I've gone off Old Rosie quite a bit, I find it too sickly.
I've noticed some people saying that the stella artois cider is like a copy of strongbow, but I'd say that they're pretty different in that Strongbow is an "English" dry cider, while Stella is a Belgian sweet cider. I virtually always prefer dry cider, but of the two I would have the stella as it doesn't taste of vomit. Assuming that price is not an issue as the stella is really rather expensive!
I have yet to find a decent commercial perry that I like, unfortunately. Gregg's Pitt perry is amazing though. -
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Re: The Cider SocietyOf course(Original post by superwolf)
Seeing some good society crossover here, excellent stuff. Had to google the flag though.
dont expect everyone to know the flag so don't worry.
Ooo, Diesel is another good cider (not the actual fuel
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