Grand Cru English Cider

Sunshine golden color with a faint sour-tart scent (reminiscent of a carnival saccharine candied green apple) followed by a bright effervescence that is then encompassed by a bright clean taste, which is quickly replaced by a tart drying sensation. Overall not bad but like carnival candied apples not particularly unique and not quite as good as one rememberes.

This was one of the first ciders I rated on Cider Expert, and I don't think this is even produced any more; I haven't seen it in the shops in ages. However, on a visit to a friend, they dug out a bottle from the back of cupboard, and it wasn't too out of date, so I got to drink it again, and finally write a review! Rich golden colour, with an aroma of ripe fruit, carrying tones of citrus and leather. The flavour is initially a little sweet, with some floral notes and soft tannins, which develop on the palate, delivering a drier, woody aftertaste, and a long finish. Well-balanced, characterful cider. Shame if this is no longer available.

Yum! Aspall hasn't disappointed me yet. This seems like a combination of English, French, and American cider...it has the tannins of an English cider, some yeastiness & additional carbonation of a French cider, and the sweetness & tartness of an American cider. A great value for $7 for 500ml. I agree its between semi-dry and semi-sweet, but I didn't pick up any funk. Notes of apple juice, granny smith apple skin, yeast, honey, floral, mineral, stone fruit, and pineapple.

This tastes somewhere between semi dry and semi sweet. It has a little bit of a funky aftertaste, but not at all overwhelming. Would drink again.

Heavy on the Sparkling, too tart for my taste

Clear copper colored pour. Moderate carbonation. Nice apple aroma with some funk and tannins present. Moderate-to-strong apple flavor that is tart, woody and slightly funky with a nice acidity. Really enjoyable straight-up cider.

Good stuff Dry and sweet and balanced