We have not yielded to the trend of adding syrups and berries to our cider. Instead we have taken a more grown up approach with care and attention that is needed to blend a fine cider worthy of acclaim from some of the most respected critics, and our ever growing following of loyal customers.
Hallets and Blaengawney are brands of the same business.
BeardedAvenger (9068) reviewed Blindfold from Hallets 7 months ago
Appearance - 5 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 5.5 | Texture - 5 | Overall - 5
Cask at Tapps Conwy. Clear amber. No head. Aroma is sweet with a peel bitter edge. Flavourwise it's relatively low key - Light-medium sour. Slightly apple vinegary. Peel edge. Vestigial whisps of sweetness. Light. Thin. Flat. Long dry astringent finish. Borefest.
danlo (13133) reviewed National Treasure from Hallets 7 months ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6.5 | Flavor - 6.5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6
Sample courtesy of Grumbo, cheers Graham! Golden colour, some bubbles on top that dissipate away and aroma of apple, juicy fruit. Taste is sweet, appley, fruity, tangy, with some skin, core and tannins. Medium bodied, low carbonation, medium sweet finish. Quite drinkable.
Basementonline (12540) ticked Real Cider (Bottle) from Hallets 7 months ago
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Grumbo (24387) ticked National Treasure from Hallets 7 months ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6.5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6
10/7/2025. From BIAB at the Ealing Beer Festival 2025.
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6
Sample courtesy of Grumbo, cheers! Aroma is sweet apple, caramel apple peel and core. More bitterness and sweetness come through, as well as being tart. decent body. Not bad
Theydon_Bois (46224) reviewed Heartbreaker Cider (Draught) from Hallets 1 year ago
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7.5 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7
Bladder bag at day 2 of the 40th Pigs Ear Beer festival, Round Chapel Hackney, 04/12/24.
Golden blonde with a thin white cap.
Nose is mellow apple, straw, light orchard wood.
Taste comprises apple skins, tannins, light acidic nip.
Medium bodied, soft carbonation, drying close.
Not bad.
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6
Panda at home, thanks to Graham Grumbo, 14/09/24. Light golden with some white spotting that clears to the edge. Nose is mellow apple, sugars, straw, honey. Taste comprises sweet apple, melon, sugars. Medium bodied, fine carbonation, light drying close. Not unpleasant but limited depth and flavour.
Grumbo (24387) reviewed National Treasure Cider (Draught) from Hallets 1 year ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 6
18/7/2024. From BIAB at the 2024 Chelmsford Summer Beer & Cider Festival. As Hallets National Treasure. Pours clear pale gold with minimal head. Aroma is sweet juicy apples, slightly perfumed, hints of caramel and apple pie. Quite sweet with light bitterness and tartness. Moderate body, soft carbonation. Bittersweet finish. Quite okay.
Grumbo (24387) reviewed PX Cask Cider (Draught) from Hallets 1 year ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5
12/7/2024. From BIAB at the 33rd Ealing Beer Festival. Pours clear pale gold with a small bubbly white head. Aroma is sweet, apple, vanilla, citrus. Quite sweet, light bitterness and very light tartness. Moderate body, oily, soft carbonation.