saltrampen2's Review of Strongbow Cider
14th Mar 2006
Overall Rating
- Value for money
Cheapish not unpleasant, light.
Bad Points
Lacking a bit of taste.
General Comments
Having imbibed Strongbow on and off in several drinking establishments, I am convinced that all ciders are best enjoyed from a fresh barrel and that the taste changes more noticeably with time in comparison to Beer. At its best (ie. a fresh barrel), Strongbow is slightly lacking in taste but is basically OK. Once it it has been on tap for a while, it can start to taste slightly sharp/sour.....maybe I should complain, but I have noticed this in many pubs. I have never noticed this effect with Scrumpy Jack on draft, which seems a little sweeter and stronger than Strongbow.
I am also not certain about how much of this cider is derived from 100% apples and how much is sugars and flavouring...but then many cheaper ciders are also made like this nowadays. Basically for those who want to get merry, it is an OK drink. But I feel cider experts will still clear of it. Best ciders I have tasted have always come from local farms selling it in local pubs.
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