H. P. Bulmer (Heineken) Strongbow British Dry Cider at 5.3% ABV (C$3.82 at NLC Stavanger, 440 ml, best before 31-May-2017, acquired 7-Sep-2016, reviewed 4-Oct-2016)
Appearance: crystal clear pale straw with a short fizzy white head dropping rapidly to a thin skim, no lacing. (3/5) Aroma: sweetish and tart green apple, mildly earthy/funky. (6/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate tart. (6/10) Medium-light body, moderate carbonation, crisp dry short finish. (3/5)
Yeah, another “all apple, all the time” cider. But, despite being mass-market plonk, this really isn’t bad. It’s nicely dry, with a tart, puckering finish that keeps the sweetness firmly in check. You could do a lot worse – for example, those hellaciously sweet domestic ciders. Plus, I got a free glass! (12/20)
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