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| Gents |
Posted - 28/06/2006 : 18:37:00
Who is going to this year's event then? It runs from 14th to 16th July, tho sadly I can only make it on the Friday night of that.
The website (http://www.applefest.co.uk) doesn't say if tickets are on sell yet but I'll ask in Grove Stores tomorrow.
I heard from Mr Orchards Cider a few weeks ago that he'll be bringing some type of special cider along to rival last year's Wye Wobble so I can't wait for that.
ZIDER |
| 6 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| Tharg drinker of cider |
Posted - 31/07/2006 : 19:06:22
Well I must say I enjoyed my trip to this festival. It was nice to be able to say hello to some of the HMZ crew and finally try my first taste of JJJ. I tried every cider and perry except the Wickwar Screech. It was also the first time I've had a lock-in in a tent. Mr Orchard also enjoyed himself, he used to play rugby there so it was a real home-coming for him.
And you will know us by the trail of empties.... |
| Gents |
Posted - 18/07/2006 : 22:56:50
Photos are now online, link on homepage
ZIDER |
| Al Caholic |
Posted - 14/07/2006 : 10:13:46
Can't wait to not remember how I got home again...
Al 
Zider I up barkeep! |
| Gents |
Posted - 14/07/2006 : 10:07:27
HERE ARE THE CIDERS! Wy Wooble is back, oh dear...
Ciders
Ashton Press 4.8% Long Aston Cider Co now owned by Butcombe Brewery, team up with Thatchers to brew this medium dry and strong cider.
Thatchers Cheddar Valley Red Dry 6.0%. Unique red cider from Thatchers at Sandford with a vibrant character all of its own.
Thatchers Cheddar Valley Red Medium 6.0%
Less-dry red cider from Thatchers at Sandford with a unique character.
Orchards Dabinett 8.3% Single variety apple? strong and Orchard?s driest cider!
Thatchers Dry 6.0% Real traditional cider
Ticknum Tipple 6.0% A traditional local cider.
Wilkins Farmhouse Dry 6.5% A traditional cider from this Wedmore Cider maker.
Wilkins Farmhouse Medium 6.5% A traditional cider from this Wedmore Cider maker.
Thatchers Medium 6.0% Real traditional cider.
Thatchers Sweet 6.0% Real traditional cider.
Orchards Wy Wobble 8.5% Blended specifically for our festival - a strong smooth cider with a good flavour and nose. Fermented in a whisky barrel.
Orchards Blakeney Red 6.4% A popular Gloucestershire Perry Pear named after the village of Blakeney in the Forest of Dean. Very pleasant single variety perry.
Orchards Farmhouse Dry 6.7% A traditional cider with tannin and strong character.
Orchards Medium Wy Cider 7.2%
Orchards Rum Barrel 8.4% Lethal! Fermented in a rum barrel. WARNING
Orchards Blackney Red 6.0%
Orchards Why Perry 6.2%
Orchards Farmhouse Cider 7.4%
Wickwar Screech 6.5% Locally produced cider with a cool and tangy taste.
Beers
Theakston's Lightfoot Bitter 4.1%. Very pale straw-coloured ale, using a special malt to produce a 'peach-like' element to the aroma and palate.
Robinson's Sunny Jim 3.8% A light summer ale brewed with a blend of pale and lightly roasted malts.
Holt's Humdinger 4.0%. Refreshing combination of the finest English malt. A tongue-tingling taste with an exciting aroma.
Everard's Sunchaser 4.0%. Thirst-quenching and pale in colour. A delicate spicy flavour complements the sweetness with peach and lychee hints.
Hyde's Cutty Shark 4.1% A true golden beer at its very best. A refreshingly light-tasting summer ale with a distinctive, fruity aroma.
Cameron's Conciliation 4.2% Full-bodied, with a fruity, hoppy aroma. Pale, chocolate and Crystal malts produce a full, malty slightly spicy flavour.
Bank's Silver Lining 4.5% A naturally cloudy wheat beer. This gives a distinctive, spritzy, clove-like flavour that?s not too bitter.
Wadworth JCB 4.7% Traditional English ale. Deep amber in colour, and a pronounced fruity and hoppy aroma complements a good malty taste.
Adnam's Broadside 4.7%. A strong beer with a generous warming flavour. Chewy malt on the palate leads to a lingering aftertaste.
Deuchars IPA Caledonian 3.8% An exceptionally refreshing beer with a distinctive hoppy aroma and taste.
Courage Best Bitter 4.0%. Pale brown beer with hope throughout and a bitter aftertaste.
Fuller's London Pride 4.1% Rich, smooth and malty with a full-bodied flavour.
John Smith's Bitter 3.8% A copper coloured beer, well balanced but with no dominating features. A short hoppy finish.
Abbeydale Absolution 5.3% Strong, pale sweetish beer.
Shepherd Neame's Spitfire 4.5% Brewed with Kentish hops to give a bold, citrus hoppiness with underlying maltness and subtle toffee hints. Lasting aftertaste.
Robinson's Old Stockport 3.5% This is a well established quality ale made from the finest British malts and Goldings whole hops.
Cameron's Strongarm 4.0% A well-rounded ale with a distinctive tight creamy head and a good balance of malt, hops and bitterness on the palate.
Hambleton Nightmare 5.0% Impressively flavoured beer which satisfies all parts of the palate.
Hambleton Stud 4.3% A strongly bitter beer with rich hop and fruit. It ends dry and spicy.
Mordue Workie Ticket 4.0% Complex, tasty beer with plenty of malt and hops. Long, satisfying bitter finish.
Rooster's Cream 4.7% Premium quality, multi award winning beer. Soft bitterness with peachy, spicy aromas.
Titanic Iceberg 4.1% A combination of Maris Otter pale malt and fine wheat malt give this refreshing beer real zest. This will hole any passing thirst.
York Centurions Ghost 5.4% Full roast aroma from this ultra-black stout. It has a roast taste with fruit and hops.
Coach House Dick Turpin 4.2% With a full toffee-like palate, the beer has a mellow hoppy nose and a smooth after-taste.
Jennings Bitter 3.5% A malty beer with a combination of roast flavour and a hoppy finish.
Goose Eye No Eye Deer 4.0% A faint fruity and malty aroma. Strong hoppy flavours and a long, bitter finish characterise this refreshing, copper-coloured bitter.
Kelham Island Pale Rider 5.2% A full-bodied, straw pale ale with a good fruity aroma, and a strong fruit and hop taste.
Church End Grave Digger's 3.8% A premium mild. Black and red in colour, with a complex mix of chocolate and roast flavours, it is almost a light porter.
Frog Island Croak and Stagger 5.8% The initial honey/fruit aroma is quickly over powered by roast malt the bitter chocolate and pale malt sweetness on the tongue.
Highgate Fox's Nob 4.4% An exquisite floral nose with citrus notes is the prelude to a rich palate of malt and fruit and a long, dry, bitter finish.
Holden's Golden Glow 4.4% A pale golden beer, with a subtle hop aroma plus gentle sweetness and a light hopiness.
Springhead Roaring Meg 5.5% The big blonde, smooth, sweet, with a dry finish and citrus honey aroma. Dangerously drinkable!
St Peter's Organic Best 4.1% Soil Association accredited, organically grown Chariot malted barley is used to make the mash for this excellent copper-coloured beer.
Ringwood Old Thumper 5.6% A peppery, spicy aroma with a hint of apples.
Skinner's Betty Stogs 4.0% A pale-amber, mid-strength beer with distinct hoppy overtones. This beer has lots of character.
Stonehenge Pigswill 4.0% A full-bodied beer, not so bitter, but rich in hop aroma which gives the beer a delightful aftertaste.
Inveralmond Thrappledouser 4.3% A pale golden coloured brew with a full-bodied bitter flavour and hoppy aroma, derived from First Gold and Cascade hops.
Felinfoel Double Dragon 4.2% This pale brown beer has a malty, fruity aroma. The taste is also malt and fruit with a background hop presence throughout.
Butcombe Blond 4.3% Made with the palest English malt. A premium bitter with a great nose.
Butcombe Gold 4.7% Popular local golden brew with fresh vitality and the bittersweet finish of Fuggles hops
Wickwar Cotswold Way 4.2% Dar/Amber coloured, it has a pleasant aroma of pale malt, hop and fruit. Good dry bitterness in the taste with some sweetness.
Wickwar Station Porter 6.1% An extremely dark ruby beer with a fruity, chocolaty nose. The taste is smooth, fruity, with bitter roast character to balance.
Ruddles County 4.3% An amber/brown beer, strong on bitterness but with some initial sweetness, fruit and subtle, distinctive bramling cross hop.
Hook Norton Hooky Bitter 3.6% A subtly balanced, golden bitter, hoppy to the nose, malty on the palate the classic session beer, eminently drinkable.
Ringwood 49er. Mid brown beer. Fruity aroma and well balanced taste with a bitter sweet finish.
ZIDER |
| Gents |
Posted - 10/07/2006 : 12:36:26
Excellent, see you there.
The beer list isn't out yet, but a sign up in Nailsea says they'll be 50 beers and 20 ciders.
They've announced some bands - "Venus Suite" and "Ounce of the Finest" play on Friday. Sadly "Dirty Box" aren't on til Saturday.
ZIDER |
| Tharg drinker of cider |
Posted - 30/06/2006 : 06:08:09
Me and Keith will be there on the Friday too.
And you will know us by the trail of empties.... |
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