cidrtikmick

United Kingdom

Score: 1111

Number of followers: 1

About them: "I'm Michael Hughes, I live in Birmingham, I've been drinking real cider since the 1980s. I like beer too but only pale ales/IPA, and too much beer gives me gout! I brew cider (very basic kit) and since lockdown have a regular supply of 20L boxes from an agency in Weymouth. Therefore, my reviews are more likely to be of bag-in-box than bottles. My tastes are towards the dry, and prefer the clear, pale Eastern style to cloudy West Country. These appear to be rather broad-brush generalisations, indeed I'm never happier than during my annual pilgrimage to Ye Olde Cider Bar in Newton Abbot where I mostly drink the clear as a bell Winkleigh Sam's dry. Favourite cidery: Mr Whitehead's. Least favourite: Lilley's (too sweet) and Snails Bank who specialise in 4% so-called fruit ciders (should be called mixed fruit drinks) which I will not drink on principle."

Badges Earned (26)

DeCider Level 1: Rating 10 ciders
awarded on 8/14/2020

DeCider Level 2: Rating 50 ciders
awarded on 9/30/2021

DeCider Level 3: Rating 100 ciders
awarded on 2/8/2023

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Wordsmith Level 1: Reviewing your first cider
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Wordsmith Level 2: Reviewing 10 ciders
awarded on 8/15/2020

Wordsmith Level 3: Reviewing 100 ciders
awarded on 2/18/2023

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Reviews written

Sonic Titan from Ascension Cider Co I ruminated before reviewing this one. On handpump, it was the most turbid I've ever had, looking like undiluted pineapple juice, and barely drinkable. However, two reviewers rate it only slightly hazy. Assuming I had an unlucky and untypical experience I've omitted turbidity and funk ratings. I'll take the opportunity to ride a hobby horse - bag-in-box is far better than handpump for cider. If the box is being tilted steeply and is dispensing cloudy muck you can quickly tell the barperson you'll have something else instead. With a handpump you are presented with a full glass and it's too late. Reviewed on 05 Jul 2023 - Got cider at The Evening Star in Brighton 5 likes

Galipette Brut from Galipette Clear, orange/golden, medium, too carbonated for my liking, best as a thirst quencher on a hot day. Reviewed on 17 Sep 2022 - Got cider at Waitrose & Partners Harborne in Birmingham 5 likes

Inch’s Medium Apple Cider from Inch's Golden, clear, sweetish, long lasting head, looks better than it tastes. I might have appreciated it more outside in summer. Reviewed on 31 Jan 2022 5 likes

Draught Cyder from Aspall I agree with Judge that it's too gassy, and with David that it claims to be (medium) dry when it's fairly sweet. Refreshing, but nothing more. Reviewed on 07 Dec 2020 - Got cider at Asda Halesowen Superstore in Halesowen 5 likes

Luddite from Udders Orchard Golden, clear, fruity, quite dry. Reviewed on 05 Sep 2023 - Got cider at Three Bs Micropub in Bridlington 4 likes

Talking Horse Kicking from Artisan Ciders & Ales Clear, amber, medium dry, high tannin. Takeout from the Brunswick Inn, Derby. Reviewed on 31 Jul 2023 4 likes

Common Sense from Two Shires Cidery Clear, light amber, too sweet for me, and box on bar rather than in fridge didn't help. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2023 - Got cider at The Smithfield in Derby 4 likes

Kings Apple Cider from Aston Manor Cider Mill Clear, pale golden, fruity, refreshing. Sadly I forgot this years Brunswick beer and cider festival, but there's always so many on you'd hardly notice. Reviewed on 26 Jul 2023 - Got cider at The Brunswick Inn in Derby 4 likes

Rib Tickler from Sandford Orchards Clear, pleasant medium cider, tasted fruity more than dry. 500ml bottle. Reviewed on 22 Jul 2023 - Got cider at The Rock Shop in Torquay 4 likes

Katy & Perry from Purbeck Cider Co Golden, looks more like cider than perry, somewhat astringent but not to an unpleasant extent. A member of staff told me it was "Thatcher's Katy Perry", which made me suspicious as it's too complex and enjoyable for Thatcher's. Reviewed on 20 Jul 2023 - Got cider at The Richard Hopkins - JD Wetherspoon in Newton Abbot 4 likes