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Darling Creek (2018) from Eve's Cidery Almost champagne-like bubbles, but surprisingly almost no aroma. The bubbles last, adding to a very pleasant mouthfeel. It has a very mild initial taste, which grows and lingers on the palate. Nice amount of complexity without being overpowering. Reviewed on 07 May 2021 6 likes

Draught Cyder from Aspall Sweeter than I expected when the label claims “dry.” Nice body. Reviewed on 29 Jun 2018 6 likes

Autumn's Blush from Finnriver Cidery Quite dry, with a very pleasant aroma. The black currant is notable in the flavor, and lending an extra bit of tartness. This is a well crafted sipping cider, not one you’d quaff by the pint. Reviewed on 06 Aug 2021 5 likes

Barrel-Aged Dry from Greenwood Cider Company Quite potent at 8.5%, and even the aroma has that sharp quality that advertises it. The taste is about 2/3 whiskey barrel to 1/3 cider. Unfortunately the cider doesn’t have quite the full body I’d like in a strong tasting cider like this. However if you’re a whiskey fan dipping your toes into the world of cider, this would be a good choice. Reviewed on 28 May 2021 5 likes

Flagship Dry from Idun Cider Nice first cider from a new cidery, whose name is way too close to a Swedish cidery. Hopefully they don’t make a lingonberry cider, or else nobody will be able to figure out which is which... This is one of those rare ciders labeled “dry” that’s actually dry. Their apple selection, gravenstein, winesap, and newtown pippin, makes for a tasty, straightforward cider. Reviewed on 10 Aug 2018 - Got cider at Union Saloon in Seattle 5 likes

Premium Hard Cider from Original Sin Craft Cider Leads with a bit of a funky aroma, but that doesn’t carry through in the taste. It does have some sourness and bitterness, which is a lot of what I taste. There’s very little “appley” flavor. It’s on the dry side of semi dry. Not my favorite, but would happily drink again. Reviewed on 03 Aug 2018 - Got cider at Downtown Spirits in Seattle 5 likes

Urban Orchard from Hawkes Cidery Beautiful amber color with a very pleasant nose. It’s a smooth, semi-sweet cider, very flavorful and low ABV. It has a full body, and a lingering after taste with just a hint of bitterness. Reviewed on 23 Jul 2018 5 likes

Black Dragon Welsh Cider from Gwynt y Ddraig Cider Lovely amber color, with more funk in the aroma than in the taste. This advertises itself as a “Traditional Farmhouse” cider, so you expect a bit of funkiness. This delivers nicely, with a balance of a bit of funk, good body, not too sweet, and a clean finish. At 6.5%, this is a moderately strong cider, but this does not taste at all “boozy”, and is quite a pleasant drink. Reviewed on 11 Jul 2018 - Got cider at Llangollen Oggie Shop & Fine Foods in Llangollen 5 likes

Katy from Thatchers Cider Company The 7.4% ABV of this cider is on the strong side, but far from the strongest I’ve had. Yet the boozy flavor is quite prominent. The actual cider taste is nicely balanced, fairly easy drinking, and clean tasting. Reviewed on 09 Jul 2018 - Got cider at Tesco Extra in Ashby-de-la-Zouch 5 likes

Organic Devon Cider from Luscombe Nice body, good complexity and balance. A well executed English cider, plus it’s organic, so it must be a health food 😀 Reviewed on 07 Jul 2018 5 likes