5.4

Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 5 | Overall - 5.5

On this drinking day in 1984 in support of the UK Miners' strike the National Dockyard Strike was taking place. Colliers' might drink this after a hard day in the pit, it's a strong and gritty cider, not least due to its toward sour apple, which is extremely characterful in terms of this cider, although the fruit is flavoursome enough to be enjoyed. Not quite as bad as I expected it to be.

3.8

Appearance - 4 | Aroma - 3 | Flavor - 4 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 4

Can from B&M. What delights will Brothers provide with this one? I have low expectations....will I be surprised? It poured a clear light gold; at least it has some colour to it. Poor chemical aroma, something a bit like paint striper... can't quite put my finger on it but there is also an apple sweetness coming through. Taste is poor but not terrible and just about drinkable; apples,, quite tangy, plenty of sugariness. Bit of a nothing syrupy finish with a booze warmth on the way down. Its really shit but better than some of the white ciders I've tried. That's the best spin I can put on it and says more about my drinking habits than anything else.

4

Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 4 | Flavor - 3 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 4

500ml can from B&M, Darlington. Golden colour, bubbly white foam head that quickly dissipates away and aroma of apple, solventy hint. Taste is sweet, apple, fruity, solvent-like note, sugary with some citric acidity, Medium bodied, high carbonation, lingering sweet and tart finish. Meh.

6

Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

500ml can: BB July 2023. Shared with Ben, my son on 3rd July 2022. Clean and clear golden body, better than I expected to be honest, apples all the way (with a bit of headache).

5

50cl cn from Home Bargains Thin white head. Clear golden pour. Light tart aftertaste. Ok