Festival Apple

Brothers Festival Apple (5% ABV, 500ml). The "official cider" of Glastonbury Festival, this seems to be as natural/traditional a cider from Brothers as I'll be likely to get. No sweeteners, made from bittersweet apples, not concentrate, apparently. Natural carbonation only, they say - that's really hard to believe. ;) Bright clear golden colour. Ripe, slightly tart apples in the nose, mild tannins. Medium body, soft carbonation. Sweet and sour apples on the palate, fairly juicy, but also with some vinegar and tannic bitterness. Acidity is present into the finish, and more tannins. Apple skins, mild fruity sweetness in the aftertaste. A pleasant surprise from Brothers, purveyor of over-engineered flavoured ciders. No great depth, but a natural, traditional apple taste. Semi-dry, they say. They're correct. 7/10.