by Mary Jo
Cider, Part 1
Apples grow well in Upstate New York, where I was raised, and fresh pressed apple cider was a favorite autumn treat. Sometimes we'd drive out to a cider mill in a rambling old barn and buy it fresh from the press. The result was tangy, cloudy with apple particles, and delicious. Even as a kid, I found cider more tasty than apple juice, which was filtered to clearness, too sweet, and not very interesting.
Sometimes the cider would turn a little "hard," meaning fermentation was adding 
a bit of alcoholic kick, but for us, it was basically a non-alcoholic beverage. I still enjoy this kind of cider, and if I have guests around the holidays, I'll often heat up a gallon, adding whole spices like stick cinnamon and cloves and allspice. I'll also slice up an orange into pretty round circles and simmer it all together for a hot cider punch. Nice!
Cider, Part 2
When I moved to England, I discovered a new kind of cider: a traditional alcoholic beverage that goes way back in history. Fermentation is basically an anaerobic chemical reaction involving sugar and yeast, and the sugar can come from many sources, including grapes and malted grains, which are used in wine and beer respectively. Drinks similar to cider can be made from other fruits–perry, which I've never tried but would like to, is made from pears, and I gather peaches can be used as well. I'd love to sample that!
The modern version of British cider is a bottled beverage that is filtered so it hasn't the cloudiness I was used to. Commercial varieties have specific alcohol levels–usually, but not always, on the light side. Bulmer's Woodpecker Cider is popular and widely available, including in the US. It was first brewed in Herefordshire–good apple country!–in 1894.
When I lived in Oxford, guests at student parties would bring bottles of alcoholic beverages to contribute to the refreshments. Top of the pecking order was a bottle of wine, followed by beer, with cider brought by those for whom money was particularly tight. The drinks would be finished off in that order, too, with cider bottles the last to be emptied. A ditty I learned at the time said, "Beer on cider, is a good rider. Cider on beer, will reappear." I think it was a warning. <G>
Cider, Part 3
Now cider is turning into an artisanal beverage, which I discovered when the Mayhem Consultant suggested we visit the Millstone Cellars in the farm country half an hour or so north of us. Millstone is in a handsomely remodeled historical barn, and it handcrafts ciders and meads, just as vintners and boutique beer brewers make their beverages. Way fun!
We learned that different kinds of apples are used, and that cider apples are often too tannic to be good eating apples. Millstone seeks out farmers who raise heirloom apple varieties, and they continually experiment to come up with new flavors. Adding ginger strikes me as a fine idea, and they had a batch aging with stalks of lemongrass, which looked like bamboo. (Pictures below are from the Millstone site.)
I bought a bottle of Cherrykriek, which combines sour cherries with cider made from Rome Beauty and York Imperial apples. It has a pinkish tone and a pleasant fruity tang. The MC went for Blossom, made with Jonathan and McIntosh apples and wildflower honey.
I don't know much about the mead, which is made from honey and is one of the most ancient and widely made fermented beverages of all. I'd read about it in books, and when I lived in California many years ago, I saw a bottle in a store and bought it out of curiosity. It was ghastly. <G>
But now mead has become another artisanal beverage and is being made with sophistication and creativity. Different varieties of honey will give different flavors for a base, and additional flavorings can be added. When we got married, a friend gave us a bottle of boutique mead made by her brother's company in Santa Fe, and it was a very different and much more interesting proposition from the mead I'd had years earlier.
I find it fascinating how these older drinks are being reborn in new ways, and are being made with the same care as wine and beer. Are you a fan of cider? Was it part of your childhood? Have you tried mead? What do you think of them?
My book The Bargain has a scene when the hero and heroine are enjoying a picnic that includes cider made on his Hereford estate. So just for fun, I'll give away a copy of the book to one person who comments between now and Thursday midnight. And maybe tonight I'll open my bottle of Cherrykriek cider!
Mary Jo
Its funny about cider. I always think I like it, but when it comes to drinking it, it isn’t quite so good. I think the problem is I like drinks in small quantities, but a glass of cider is too big.
I have had Peri wine years ago, and it was lovely. It was actually made at a vineyard in Victoria (Australia) and at the time we wished we had bought more than the one bottle.
Mead, on the other hand, should be drunk while reading a good medieval historical. But then again, it is just as good when left in the bottle or jar and looked at. There is good mead and bad mead, and it has been my luck to get the bad stuff more often than not.
Your hot cider punch sounds great Mary Jo. Just right for Christmas. I will try it as where I live we have lots of apples and apple juice and cider. I will hunt and find some.
Its funny about cider. I always think I like it, but when it comes to drinking it, it isn’t quite so good. I think the problem is I like drinks in small quantities, but a glass of cider is too big.
I have had Peri wine years ago, and it was lovely. It was actually made at a vineyard in Victoria (Australia) and at the time we wished we had bought more than the one bottle.
Mead, on the other hand, should be drunk while reading a good medieval historical. But then again, it is just as good when left in the bottle or jar and looked at. There is good mead and bad mead, and it has been my luck to get the bad stuff more often than not.
Your hot cider punch sounds great Mary Jo. Just right for Christmas. I will try it as where I live we have lots of apples and apple juice and cider. I will hunt and find some.
Its funny about cider. I always think I like it, but when it comes to drinking it, it isn’t quite so good. I think the problem is I like drinks in small quantities, but a glass of cider is too big.
I have had Peri wine years ago, and it was lovely. It was actually made at a vineyard in Victoria (Australia) and at the time we wished we had bought more than the one bottle.
Mead, on the other hand, should be drunk while reading a good medieval historical. But then again, it is just as good when left in the bottle or jar and looked at. There is good mead and bad mead, and it has been my luck to get the bad stuff more often than not.
Your hot cider punch sounds great Mary Jo. Just right for Christmas. I will try it as where I live we have lots of apples and apple juice and cider. I will hunt and find some.
Its funny about cider. I always think I like it, but when it comes to drinking it, it isn’t quite so good. I think the problem is I like drinks in small quantities, but a glass of cider is too big.
I have had Peri wine years ago, and it was lovely. It was actually made at a vineyard in Victoria (Australia) and at the time we wished we had bought more than the one bottle.
Mead, on the other hand, should be drunk while reading a good medieval historical. But then again, it is just as good when left in the bottle or jar and looked at. There is good mead and bad mead, and it has been my luck to get the bad stuff more often than not.
Your hot cider punch sounds great Mary Jo. Just right for Christmas. I will try it as where I live we have lots of apples and apple juice and cider. I will hunt and find some.
Its funny about cider. I always think I like it, but when it comes to drinking it, it isn’t quite so good. I think the problem is I like drinks in small quantities, but a glass of cider is too big.
I have had Peri wine years ago, and it was lovely. It was actually made at a vineyard in Victoria (Australia) and at the time we wished we had bought more than the one bottle.
Mead, on the other hand, should be drunk while reading a good medieval historical. But then again, it is just as good when left in the bottle or jar and looked at. There is good mead and bad mead, and it has been my luck to get the bad stuff more often than not.
Your hot cider punch sounds great Mary Jo. Just right for Christmas. I will try it as where I live we have lots of apples and apple juice and cider. I will hunt and find some.
When I read about cider I think of two things: The Wurzels (“I am a Cider Drinker” – apologies for the ear-worm!) and scrumpy. I’m not sure how the term is used now, but scrumpy used to be rougher, more alcoholic cider, often made locally. I can remember hearing of one known as Hand-Grenade, apparently because it didn’t feel too strong while you were drinking it but it kicked in later. I can’t comment, because I don’t like cider!
(I already own The Bargain.)
When I read about cider I think of two things: The Wurzels (“I am a Cider Drinker” – apologies for the ear-worm!) and scrumpy. I’m not sure how the term is used now, but scrumpy used to be rougher, more alcoholic cider, often made locally. I can remember hearing of one known as Hand-Grenade, apparently because it didn’t feel too strong while you were drinking it but it kicked in later. I can’t comment, because I don’t like cider!
(I already own The Bargain.)
When I read about cider I think of two things: The Wurzels (“I am a Cider Drinker” – apologies for the ear-worm!) and scrumpy. I’m not sure how the term is used now, but scrumpy used to be rougher, more alcoholic cider, often made locally. I can remember hearing of one known as Hand-Grenade, apparently because it didn’t feel too strong while you were drinking it but it kicked in later. I can’t comment, because I don’t like cider!
(I already own The Bargain.)
When I read about cider I think of two things: The Wurzels (“I am a Cider Drinker” – apologies for the ear-worm!) and scrumpy. I’m not sure how the term is used now, but scrumpy used to be rougher, more alcoholic cider, often made locally. I can remember hearing of one known as Hand-Grenade, apparently because it didn’t feel too strong while you were drinking it but it kicked in later. I can’t comment, because I don’t like cider!
(I already own The Bargain.)
When I read about cider I think of two things: The Wurzels (“I am a Cider Drinker” – apologies for the ear-worm!) and scrumpy. I’m not sure how the term is used now, but scrumpy used to be rougher, more alcoholic cider, often made locally. I can remember hearing of one known as Hand-Grenade, apparently because it didn’t feel too strong while you were drinking it but it kicked in later. I can’t comment, because I don’t like cider!
(I already own The Bargain.)
I’ve never tried cider, but my mom made mead -or sima as we Finns call it- every year for Vappu (May Day). Home made sima is way better than any of the stuff they sell in the supermarkets.
I’ve never tried cider, but my mom made mead -or sima as we Finns call it- every year for Vappu (May Day). Home made sima is way better than any of the stuff they sell in the supermarkets.
I’ve never tried cider, but my mom made mead -or sima as we Finns call it- every year for Vappu (May Day). Home made sima is way better than any of the stuff they sell in the supermarkets.
I’ve never tried cider, but my mom made mead -or sima as we Finns call it- every year for Vappu (May Day). Home made sima is way better than any of the stuff they sell in the supermarkets.
I’ve never tried cider, but my mom made mead -or sima as we Finns call it- every year for Vappu (May Day). Home made sima is way better than any of the stuff they sell in the supermarkets.
I have not tried cider but after reading your article I want to. I haven’t tried mead either but I’d be willing to based on your second experience with it.
I have not tried cider but after reading your article I want to. I haven’t tried mead either but I’d be willing to based on your second experience with it.
I have not tried cider but after reading your article I want to. I haven’t tried mead either but I’d be willing to based on your second experience with it.
I have not tried cider but after reading your article I want to. I haven’t tried mead either but I’d be willing to based on your second experience with it.
I have not tried cider but after reading your article I want to. I haven’t tried mead either but I’d be willing to based on your second experience with it.
I live in a university town where one of the professors was interested in mead and began making it about 30 years ago… his family now owns a winery [still making mead] that has won national/international accolades for their wines and mead. Oh, and we’re regular visitors..
I live in a university town where one of the professors was interested in mead and began making it about 30 years ago… his family now owns a winery [still making mead] that has won national/international accolades for their wines and mead. Oh, and we’re regular visitors..
I live in a university town where one of the professors was interested in mead and began making it about 30 years ago… his family now owns a winery [still making mead] that has won national/international accolades for their wines and mead. Oh, and we’re regular visitors..
I live in a university town where one of the professors was interested in mead and began making it about 30 years ago… his family now owns a winery [still making mead] that has won national/international accolades for their wines and mead. Oh, and we’re regular visitors..
I live in a university town where one of the professors was interested in mead and began making it about 30 years ago… his family now owns a winery [still making mead] that has won national/international accolades for their wines and mead. Oh, and we’re regular visitors..
We didn’t have cider when I was younger, but It sounds like a fine tradition.
We didn’t have cider when I was younger, but It sounds like a fine tradition.
We didn’t have cider when I was younger, but It sounds like a fine tradition.
We didn’t have cider when I was younger, but It sounds like a fine tradition.
We didn’t have cider when I was younger, but It sounds like a fine tradition.
I’m a regular cider drinker in the UK (never got the taste for beer…) In New York earlier this year, a bartender introduced me to a Molly Malone – a pint of cider with a shot of (Irish) whisky in it, because I mentioned that US style hard cider was much sweeter than the cider I’m used to. As far as I can remember, it worked – knocked the sweetness back and the pint tasted much more crisp, but I don’t remember much after the second pint!
I’m a regular cider drinker in the UK (never got the taste for beer…) In New York earlier this year, a bartender introduced me to a Molly Malone – a pint of cider with a shot of (Irish) whisky in it, because I mentioned that US style hard cider was much sweeter than the cider I’m used to. As far as I can remember, it worked – knocked the sweetness back and the pint tasted much more crisp, but I don’t remember much after the second pint!
I’m a regular cider drinker in the UK (never got the taste for beer…) In New York earlier this year, a bartender introduced me to a Molly Malone – a pint of cider with a shot of (Irish) whisky in it, because I mentioned that US style hard cider was much sweeter than the cider I’m used to. As far as I can remember, it worked – knocked the sweetness back and the pint tasted much more crisp, but I don’t remember much after the second pint!
I’m a regular cider drinker in the UK (never got the taste for beer…) In New York earlier this year, a bartender introduced me to a Molly Malone – a pint of cider with a shot of (Irish) whisky in it, because I mentioned that US style hard cider was much sweeter than the cider I’m used to. As far as I can remember, it worked – knocked the sweetness back and the pint tasted much more crisp, but I don’t remember much after the second pint!
I’m a regular cider drinker in the UK (never got the taste for beer…) In New York earlier this year, a bartender introduced me to a Molly Malone – a pint of cider with a shot of (Irish) whisky in it, because I mentioned that US style hard cider was much sweeter than the cider I’m used to. As far as I can remember, it worked – knocked the sweetness back and the pint tasted much more crisp, but I don’t remember much after the second pint!
I like cider, but not fermented cider. I am a fan of fruit drinks in general. I have not had mead. But I must say, I am impressed with the knowledge everyone has about this topic – I believe when I read about something called a Hand Grenade – and it is a drink which people actually survive, that is impressive.
I like cider, but not fermented cider. I am a fan of fruit drinks in general. I have not had mead. But I must say, I am impressed with the knowledge everyone has about this topic – I believe when I read about something called a Hand Grenade – and it is a drink which people actually survive, that is impressive.
I like cider, but not fermented cider. I am a fan of fruit drinks in general. I have not had mead. But I must say, I am impressed with the knowledge everyone has about this topic – I believe when I read about something called a Hand Grenade – and it is a drink which people actually survive, that is impressive.
I like cider, but not fermented cider. I am a fan of fruit drinks in general. I have not had mead. But I must say, I am impressed with the knowledge everyone has about this topic – I believe when I read about something called a Hand Grenade – and it is a drink which people actually survive, that is impressive.
I like cider, but not fermented cider. I am a fan of fruit drinks in general. I have not had mead. But I must say, I am impressed with the knowledge everyone has about this topic – I believe when I read about something called a Hand Grenade – and it is a drink which people actually survive, that is impressive.
When I lived in England, many years ago, I tried “hard” cider but did not care for it. Now I find my local supermarket promoting it. I have heard about the new artisinal ciders and think I must give them a try. As I live outside DC, I will make a point to visit Millstone.
Thank you for making me aware of them.
When I lived in England, many years ago, I tried “hard” cider but did not care for it. Now I find my local supermarket promoting it. I have heard about the new artisinal ciders and think I must give them a try. As I live outside DC, I will make a point to visit Millstone.
Thank you for making me aware of them.
When I lived in England, many years ago, I tried “hard” cider but did not care for it. Now I find my local supermarket promoting it. I have heard about the new artisinal ciders and think I must give them a try. As I live outside DC, I will make a point to visit Millstone.
Thank you for making me aware of them.
When I lived in England, many years ago, I tried “hard” cider but did not care for it. Now I find my local supermarket promoting it. I have heard about the new artisinal ciders and think I must give them a try. As I live outside DC, I will make a point to visit Millstone.
Thank you for making me aware of them.
When I lived in England, many years ago, I tried “hard” cider but did not care for it. Now I find my local supermarket promoting it. I have heard about the new artisinal ciders and think I must give them a try. As I live outside DC, I will make a point to visit Millstone.
Thank you for making me aware of them.
I grew up very near an orchard and cider mill, so fresh pressed cider was always a Fall tradition. (My brother loved having my parents bring jugs to his prep school—of course the boys had figured out how to hang the unfiltered stuff out their windows so it would ferment and turn alcoholic!)
I totally agree that apple juice is bland and sweet, while cider is wonderful. I’ve tried a few of the bottled hard ciders, which aren’t bad, but would love to try some of the artisanal brews.
Hmmm, it’s cold here, so I think I’ll go warm up some of the cider in my fridge and add some cinnamon and cloves!
I grew up very near an orchard and cider mill, so fresh pressed cider was always a Fall tradition. (My brother loved having my parents bring jugs to his prep school—of course the boys had figured out how to hang the unfiltered stuff out their windows so it would ferment and turn alcoholic!)
I totally agree that apple juice is bland and sweet, while cider is wonderful. I’ve tried a few of the bottled hard ciders, which aren’t bad, but would love to try some of the artisanal brews.
Hmmm, it’s cold here, so I think I’ll go warm up some of the cider in my fridge and add some cinnamon and cloves!
I grew up very near an orchard and cider mill, so fresh pressed cider was always a Fall tradition. (My brother loved having my parents bring jugs to his prep school—of course the boys had figured out how to hang the unfiltered stuff out their windows so it would ferment and turn alcoholic!)
I totally agree that apple juice is bland and sweet, while cider is wonderful. I’ve tried a few of the bottled hard ciders, which aren’t bad, but would love to try some of the artisanal brews.
Hmmm, it’s cold here, so I think I’ll go warm up some of the cider in my fridge and add some cinnamon and cloves!
I grew up very near an orchard and cider mill, so fresh pressed cider was always a Fall tradition. (My brother loved having my parents bring jugs to his prep school—of course the boys had figured out how to hang the unfiltered stuff out their windows so it would ferment and turn alcoholic!)
I totally agree that apple juice is bland and sweet, while cider is wonderful. I’ve tried a few of the bottled hard ciders, which aren’t bad, but would love to try some of the artisanal brews.
Hmmm, it’s cold here, so I think I’ll go warm up some of the cider in my fridge and add some cinnamon and cloves!
I grew up very near an orchard and cider mill, so fresh pressed cider was always a Fall tradition. (My brother loved having my parents bring jugs to his prep school—of course the boys had figured out how to hang the unfiltered stuff out their windows so it would ferment and turn alcoholic!)
I totally agree that apple juice is bland and sweet, while cider is wonderful. I’ve tried a few of the bottled hard ciders, which aren’t bad, but would love to try some of the artisanal brews.
Hmmm, it’s cold here, so I think I’ll go warm up some of the cider in my fridge and add some cinnamon and cloves!
When my siblings and I were little we visited Michigan where my mom grew up. She was so delighted to get jugs of “real” cider. The stuff at the grocery store was not as good. However on the trip back to Georgia it started to turn. Several glasses into the stuff, Mom had to pull over. It wasn’t safe to drive. I still drink cider, but make sure it is kept in the fridge.
When my siblings and I were little we visited Michigan where my mom grew up. She was so delighted to get jugs of “real” cider. The stuff at the grocery store was not as good. However on the trip back to Georgia it started to turn. Several glasses into the stuff, Mom had to pull over. It wasn’t safe to drive. I still drink cider, but make sure it is kept in the fridge.
When my siblings and I were little we visited Michigan where my mom grew up. She was so delighted to get jugs of “real” cider. The stuff at the grocery store was not as good. However on the trip back to Georgia it started to turn. Several glasses into the stuff, Mom had to pull over. It wasn’t safe to drive. I still drink cider, but make sure it is kept in the fridge.
When my siblings and I were little we visited Michigan where my mom grew up. She was so delighted to get jugs of “real” cider. The stuff at the grocery store was not as good. However on the trip back to Georgia it started to turn. Several glasses into the stuff, Mom had to pull over. It wasn’t safe to drive. I still drink cider, but make sure it is kept in the fridge.
When my siblings and I were little we visited Michigan where my mom grew up. She was so delighted to get jugs of “real” cider. The stuff at the grocery store was not as good. However on the trip back to Georgia it started to turn. Several glasses into the stuff, Mom had to pull over. It wasn’t safe to drive. I still drink cider, but make sure it is kept in the fridge.
Ah,now you have answered something that had bothered me.In several books (Could they be yours?) The heroine has squaffed glasses of ‘cider’ in country inns and farms without landing on her back with her legs in the air singing ribald ditties which if it was English country cider she definitely would be doing!!Proper west country scrumpy (not the commercial stuff brewed for the tourists)is lethal!!Unless you have an extremely hard head half a pint would put the average girl under the table.The cloudyness covers all sorts of sins and if you ever saw the barrel it was brewed in you would run screaming !Now this stuff is what a regency farm or inn would be serving and health and safety would these days shut the premises down !! Here in Dorset we were more civilised and brewed lots of beer but I can remember when I was at college in Somerset the locals in the pub having a good laugh at the expense of the ‘northeners’ who should have listened to me when I said only buy the bottled cider even if it did cost more!I think the stuff had old socks in at the very least tho someone mentioned dead rats!!
Ah,now you have answered something that had bothered me.In several books (Could they be yours?) The heroine has squaffed glasses of ‘cider’ in country inns and farms without landing on her back with her legs in the air singing ribald ditties which if it was English country cider she definitely would be doing!!Proper west country scrumpy (not the commercial stuff brewed for the tourists)is lethal!!Unless you have an extremely hard head half a pint would put the average girl under the table.The cloudyness covers all sorts of sins and if you ever saw the barrel it was brewed in you would run screaming !Now this stuff is what a regency farm or inn would be serving and health and safety would these days shut the premises down !! Here in Dorset we were more civilised and brewed lots of beer but I can remember when I was at college in Somerset the locals in the pub having a good laugh at the expense of the ‘northeners’ who should have listened to me when I said only buy the bottled cider even if it did cost more!I think the stuff had old socks in at the very least tho someone mentioned dead rats!!
Ah,now you have answered something that had bothered me.In several books (Could they be yours?) The heroine has squaffed glasses of ‘cider’ in country inns and farms without landing on her back with her legs in the air singing ribald ditties which if it was English country cider she definitely would be doing!!Proper west country scrumpy (not the commercial stuff brewed for the tourists)is lethal!!Unless you have an extremely hard head half a pint would put the average girl under the table.The cloudyness covers all sorts of sins and if you ever saw the barrel it was brewed in you would run screaming !Now this stuff is what a regency farm or inn would be serving and health and safety would these days shut the premises down !! Here in Dorset we were more civilised and brewed lots of beer but I can remember when I was at college in Somerset the locals in the pub having a good laugh at the expense of the ‘northeners’ who should have listened to me when I said only buy the bottled cider even if it did cost more!I think the stuff had old socks in at the very least tho someone mentioned dead rats!!
Ah,now you have answered something that had bothered me.In several books (Could they be yours?) The heroine has squaffed glasses of ‘cider’ in country inns and farms without landing on her back with her legs in the air singing ribald ditties which if it was English country cider she definitely would be doing!!Proper west country scrumpy (not the commercial stuff brewed for the tourists)is lethal!!Unless you have an extremely hard head half a pint would put the average girl under the table.The cloudyness covers all sorts of sins and if you ever saw the barrel it was brewed in you would run screaming !Now this stuff is what a regency farm or inn would be serving and health and safety would these days shut the premises down !! Here in Dorset we were more civilised and brewed lots of beer but I can remember when I was at college in Somerset the locals in the pub having a good laugh at the expense of the ‘northeners’ who should have listened to me when I said only buy the bottled cider even if it did cost more!I think the stuff had old socks in at the very least tho someone mentioned dead rats!!
Ah,now you have answered something that had bothered me.In several books (Could they be yours?) The heroine has squaffed glasses of ‘cider’ in country inns and farms without landing on her back with her legs in the air singing ribald ditties which if it was English country cider she definitely would be doing!!Proper west country scrumpy (not the commercial stuff brewed for the tourists)is lethal!!Unless you have an extremely hard head half a pint would put the average girl under the table.The cloudyness covers all sorts of sins and if you ever saw the barrel it was brewed in you would run screaming !Now this stuff is what a regency farm or inn would be serving and health and safety would these days shut the premises down !! Here in Dorset we were more civilised and brewed lots of beer but I can remember when I was at college in Somerset the locals in the pub having a good laugh at the expense of the ‘northeners’ who should have listened to me when I said only buy the bottled cider even if it did cost more!I think the stuff had old socks in at the very least tho someone mentioned dead rats!!
Oh my purple prose seems to have dissappeared into the ether again ! What I said was you have now answered a question I have had having encountered in several books (Yours?) a heroine happily squaffing down glasses of ‘cider’ offered to her in inns and farmhouses in Regency England and not landing on the floor with her legs in the air singing – which she definitely would have done if she really did drink english farmhouse cider as it was made then (or now if you look in the right place)Scrumpy as it is called (the proper stuff not the stuff brewed for the tourist) is practically lethal.The alchohol content varies but generally is pretty high on the rhicter scale ! And what exactly is hidden from view by the cloudiness – – surfice to say it usually got strained before drinking!
Oh my purple prose seems to have dissappeared into the ether again ! What I said was you have now answered a question I have had having encountered in several books (Yours?) a heroine happily squaffing down glasses of ‘cider’ offered to her in inns and farmhouses in Regency England and not landing on the floor with her legs in the air singing – which she definitely would have done if she really did drink english farmhouse cider as it was made then (or now if you look in the right place)Scrumpy as it is called (the proper stuff not the stuff brewed for the tourist) is practically lethal.The alchohol content varies but generally is pretty high on the rhicter scale ! And what exactly is hidden from view by the cloudiness – – surfice to say it usually got strained before drinking!
Oh my purple prose seems to have dissappeared into the ether again ! What I said was you have now answered a question I have had having encountered in several books (Yours?) a heroine happily squaffing down glasses of ‘cider’ offered to her in inns and farmhouses in Regency England and not landing on the floor with her legs in the air singing – which she definitely would have done if she really did drink english farmhouse cider as it was made then (or now if you look in the right place)Scrumpy as it is called (the proper stuff not the stuff brewed for the tourist) is practically lethal.The alchohol content varies but generally is pretty high on the rhicter scale ! And what exactly is hidden from view by the cloudiness – – surfice to say it usually got strained before drinking!
Oh my purple prose seems to have dissappeared into the ether again ! What I said was you have now answered a question I have had having encountered in several books (Yours?) a heroine happily squaffing down glasses of ‘cider’ offered to her in inns and farmhouses in Regency England and not landing on the floor with her legs in the air singing – which she definitely would have done if she really did drink english farmhouse cider as it was made then (or now if you look in the right place)Scrumpy as it is called (the proper stuff not the stuff brewed for the tourist) is practically lethal.The alchohol content varies but generally is pretty high on the rhicter scale ! And what exactly is hidden from view by the cloudiness – – surfice to say it usually got strained before drinking!
Oh my purple prose seems to have dissappeared into the ether again ! What I said was you have now answered a question I have had having encountered in several books (Yours?) a heroine happily squaffing down glasses of ‘cider’ offered to her in inns and farmhouses in Regency England and not landing on the floor with her legs in the air singing – which she definitely would have done if she really did drink english farmhouse cider as it was made then (or now if you look in the right place)Scrumpy as it is called (the proper stuff not the stuff brewed for the tourist) is practically lethal.The alchohol content varies but generally is pretty high on the rhicter scale ! And what exactly is hidden from view by the cloudiness – – surfice to say it usually got strained before drinking!
Jenny–
Like you, I tend to like my cider is smallish quantities since I really don’t usually drink sweet drinks, much less flagons of them. The Peri wince sounds lovely! Good luck with the cider punch–you can use the mulling spices that show up in some supermarkets at this time of year, and just add the sliced oranges. On a cold day, people really glug this down! (I use a strainer to keep random spices out of the drinking much.
Jenny–
Like you, I tend to like my cider is smallish quantities since I really don’t usually drink sweet drinks, much less flagons of them. The Peri wince sounds lovely! Good luck with the cider punch–you can use the mulling spices that show up in some supermarkets at this time of year, and just add the sliced oranges. On a cold day, people really glug this down! (I use a strainer to keep random spices out of the drinking much.
Jenny–
Like you, I tend to like my cider is smallish quantities since I really don’t usually drink sweet drinks, much less flagons of them. The Peri wince sounds lovely! Good luck with the cider punch–you can use the mulling spices that show up in some supermarkets at this time of year, and just add the sliced oranges. On a cold day, people really glug this down! (I use a strainer to keep random spices out of the drinking much.
Jenny–
Like you, I tend to like my cider is smallish quantities since I really don’t usually drink sweet drinks, much less flagons of them. The Peri wince sounds lovely! Good luck with the cider punch–you can use the mulling spices that show up in some supermarkets at this time of year, and just add the sliced oranges. On a cold day, people really glug this down! (I use a strainer to keep random spices out of the drinking much.
Jenny–
Like you, I tend to like my cider is smallish quantities since I really don’t usually drink sweet drinks, much less flagons of them. The Peri wince sounds lovely! Good luck with the cider punch–you can use the mulling spices that show up in some supermarkets at this time of year, and just add the sliced oranges. On a cold day, people really glug this down! (I use a strainer to keep random spices out of the drinking much.
I always served warm spiced cider at our Christmas party. When we moved to Europe, I had to explain that it was non-alcoholic. Hubby discovered Kriek on a trip to Belgium. They make theirs using lambric beer.
Cheers!!
I always served warm spiced cider at our Christmas party. When we moved to Europe, I had to explain that it was non-alcoholic. Hubby discovered Kriek on a trip to Belgium. They make theirs using lambric beer.
Cheers!!
I always served warm spiced cider at our Christmas party. When we moved to Europe, I had to explain that it was non-alcoholic. Hubby discovered Kriek on a trip to Belgium. They make theirs using lambric beer.
Cheers!!
I always served warm spiced cider at our Christmas party. When we moved to Europe, I had to explain that it was non-alcoholic. Hubby discovered Kriek on a trip to Belgium. They make theirs using lambric beer.
Cheers!!
I always served warm spiced cider at our Christmas party. When we moved to Europe, I had to explain that it was non-alcoholic. Hubby discovered Kriek on a trip to Belgium. They make theirs using lambric beer.
Cheers!!
HJ–
You just led me down a fascinating West Country rabbit hole! I’d heard of scrumpy but never encountered it–according to Wikipedia,these days it means a more small scale, local cider as opposed to the big commercial brand, but the high alcohol content was mentioned. *G* It sounds rather like the cider I grew up with, only allowed to go very hard. *G*
I’d never heard of the Wurzels, so I was spared the ear worm, but I looked them up, too. I see they’re representatives of a style called “Scrumpy and Western,” which is West Country electric, based on the Youtube clip I found. I liked the music, too! Their sort of a West Country version of The Chieftains. *G* Thanks for the new information.
HJ–
You just led me down a fascinating West Country rabbit hole! I’d heard of scrumpy but never encountered it–according to Wikipedia,these days it means a more small scale, local cider as opposed to the big commercial brand, but the high alcohol content was mentioned. *G* It sounds rather like the cider I grew up with, only allowed to go very hard. *G*
I’d never heard of the Wurzels, so I was spared the ear worm, but I looked them up, too. I see they’re representatives of a style called “Scrumpy and Western,” which is West Country electric, based on the Youtube clip I found. I liked the music, too! Their sort of a West Country version of The Chieftains. *G* Thanks for the new information.
HJ–
You just led me down a fascinating West Country rabbit hole! I’d heard of scrumpy but never encountered it–according to Wikipedia,these days it means a more small scale, local cider as opposed to the big commercial brand, but the high alcohol content was mentioned. *G* It sounds rather like the cider I grew up with, only allowed to go very hard. *G*
I’d never heard of the Wurzels, so I was spared the ear worm, but I looked them up, too. I see they’re representatives of a style called “Scrumpy and Western,” which is West Country electric, based on the Youtube clip I found. I liked the music, too! Their sort of a West Country version of The Chieftains. *G* Thanks for the new information.
HJ–
You just led me down a fascinating West Country rabbit hole! I’d heard of scrumpy but never encountered it–according to Wikipedia,these days it means a more small scale, local cider as opposed to the big commercial brand, but the high alcohol content was mentioned. *G* It sounds rather like the cider I grew up with, only allowed to go very hard. *G*
I’d never heard of the Wurzels, so I was spared the ear worm, but I looked them up, too. I see they’re representatives of a style called “Scrumpy and Western,” which is West Country electric, based on the Youtube clip I found. I liked the music, too! Their sort of a West Country version of The Chieftains. *G* Thanks for the new information.
HJ–
You just led me down a fascinating West Country rabbit hole! I’d heard of scrumpy but never encountered it–according to Wikipedia,these days it means a more small scale, local cider as opposed to the big commercial brand, but the high alcohol content was mentioned. *G* It sounds rather like the cider I grew up with, only allowed to go very hard. *G*
I’d never heard of the Wurzels, so I was spared the ear worm, but I looked them up, too. I see they’re representatives of a style called “Scrumpy and Western,” which is West Country electric, based on the Youtube clip I found. I liked the music, too! Their sort of a West Country version of The Chieftains. *G* Thanks for the new information.
Minna–
I’d not heard of sima, but apparently alcoholic honey drinks are made just about everywhere and have been for a very long time. I’d think a glass of Sima would go very well after a Finnish sauna!
Minna–
I’d not heard of sima, but apparently alcoholic honey drinks are made just about everywhere and have been for a very long time. I’d think a glass of Sima would go very well after a Finnish sauna!
Minna–
I’d not heard of sima, but apparently alcoholic honey drinks are made just about everywhere and have been for a very long time. I’d think a glass of Sima would go very well after a Finnish sauna!
Minna–
I’d not heard of sima, but apparently alcoholic honey drinks are made just about everywhere and have been for a very long time. I’d think a glass of Sima would go very well after a Finnish sauna!
Minna–
I’d not heard of sima, but apparently alcoholic honey drinks are made just about everywhere and have been for a very long time. I’d think a glass of Sima would go very well after a Finnish sauna!
The quality varies widely, Jackie, but for those of inquiring mind, it’s worth looking for the good stuff. I recently read that there are hundreds of craft meaderies in the US. I don’t know if craft cider makers are as common, but given this it’s a beverage that benefits by loving attention, I expect there will be more. A commercial cider that the Mayhem Consultant likes is called Angry Orchard, and it has a bright apple flavor with a bit of a kick to it.
The quality varies widely, Jackie, but for those of inquiring mind, it’s worth looking for the good stuff. I recently read that there are hundreds of craft meaderies in the US. I don’t know if craft cider makers are as common, but given this it’s a beverage that benefits by loving attention, I expect there will be more. A commercial cider that the Mayhem Consultant likes is called Angry Orchard, and it has a bright apple flavor with a bit of a kick to it.
The quality varies widely, Jackie, but for those of inquiring mind, it’s worth looking for the good stuff. I recently read that there are hundreds of craft meaderies in the US. I don’t know if craft cider makers are as common, but given this it’s a beverage that benefits by loving attention, I expect there will be more. A commercial cider that the Mayhem Consultant likes is called Angry Orchard, and it has a bright apple flavor with a bit of a kick to it.
The quality varies widely, Jackie, but for those of inquiring mind, it’s worth looking for the good stuff. I recently read that there are hundreds of craft meaderies in the US. I don’t know if craft cider makers are as common, but given this it’s a beverage that benefits by loving attention, I expect there will be more. A commercial cider that the Mayhem Consultant likes is called Angry Orchard, and it has a bright apple flavor with a bit of a kick to it.
The quality varies widely, Jackie, but for those of inquiring mind, it’s worth looking for the good stuff. I recently read that there are hundreds of craft meaderies in the US. I don’t know if craft cider makers are as common, but given this it’s a beverage that benefits by loving attention, I expect there will be more. A commercial cider that the Mayhem Consultant likes is called Angry Orchard, and it has a bright apple flavor with a bit of a kick to it.
So you know your mead! It’s nice when an academic rides his hobby horse right out of the barn. *G*
So you know your mead! It’s nice when an academic rides his hobby horse right out of the barn. *G*
So you know your mead! It’s nice when an academic rides his hobby horse right out of the barn. *G*
So you know your mead! It’s nice when an academic rides his hobby horse right out of the barn. *G*
So you know your mead! It’s nice when an academic rides his hobby horse right out of the barn. *G*
Worth trying. A pleasant commercial cider that is non-alcoholic is sparkling cider. (Martindale’s?) My local RWA group used to meet in a library where alcohol wasn’t allowed, so when someone sold her first book, we’d toast her in sparkling cider. (Which I like better than champagne anyhow. *G*)
Worth trying. A pleasant commercial cider that is non-alcoholic is sparkling cider. (Martindale’s?) My local RWA group used to meet in a library where alcohol wasn’t allowed, so when someone sold her first book, we’d toast her in sparkling cider. (Which I like better than champagne anyhow. *G*)
Worth trying. A pleasant commercial cider that is non-alcoholic is sparkling cider. (Martindale’s?) My local RWA group used to meet in a library where alcohol wasn’t allowed, so when someone sold her first book, we’d toast her in sparkling cider. (Which I like better than champagne anyhow. *G*)
Worth trying. A pleasant commercial cider that is non-alcoholic is sparkling cider. (Martindale’s?) My local RWA group used to meet in a library where alcohol wasn’t allowed, so when someone sold her first book, we’d toast her in sparkling cider. (Which I like better than champagne anyhow. *G*)
Worth trying. A pleasant commercial cider that is non-alcoholic is sparkling cider. (Martindale’s?) My local RWA group used to meet in a library where alcohol wasn’t allowed, so when someone sold her first book, we’d toast her in sparkling cider. (Which I like better than champagne anyhow. *G*)
LOL! I’ll pass on the Hand Grenade, but there is definitely a whole area of Cider Knowledge out there. Like you, I enjoy fruit drinks; my favorite would be mango juice with a small dash of run, consumed on a tropical beach–a very pleasant prospect after the snow and icy weather we’ve been having!
LOL! I’ll pass on the Hand Grenade, but there is definitely a whole area of Cider Knowledge out there. Like you, I enjoy fruit drinks; my favorite would be mango juice with a small dash of run, consumed on a tropical beach–a very pleasant prospect after the snow and icy weather we’ve been having!
LOL! I’ll pass on the Hand Grenade, but there is definitely a whole area of Cider Knowledge out there. Like you, I enjoy fruit drinks; my favorite would be mango juice with a small dash of run, consumed on a tropical beach–a very pleasant prospect after the snow and icy weather we’ve been having!
LOL! I’ll pass on the Hand Grenade, but there is definitely a whole area of Cider Knowledge out there. Like you, I enjoy fruit drinks; my favorite would be mango juice with a small dash of run, consumed on a tropical beach–a very pleasant prospect after the snow and icy weather we’ve been having!
LOL! I’ll pass on the Hand Grenade, but there is definitely a whole area of Cider Knowledge out there. Like you, I enjoy fruit drinks; my favorite would be mango juice with a small dash of run, consumed on a tropical beach–a very pleasant prospect after the snow and icy weather we’ve been having!
I hadn’t realized how much cider was a Northern thing, Andrea, but based on the comments here, it’s clearly found more in New England and parts due west, like Upstate New York and Michigan. I got a chuckle out of your brother’s classmates, the budding young chemists. *G*
Enjoy your hot spiced cider! It’s perfect on a day like today.
I hadn’t realized how much cider was a Northern thing, Andrea, but based on the comments here, it’s clearly found more in New England and parts due west, like Upstate New York and Michigan. I got a chuckle out of your brother’s classmates, the budding young chemists. *G*
Enjoy your hot spiced cider! It’s perfect on a day like today.
I hadn’t realized how much cider was a Northern thing, Andrea, but based on the comments here, it’s clearly found more in New England and parts due west, like Upstate New York and Michigan. I got a chuckle out of your brother’s classmates, the budding young chemists. *G*
Enjoy your hot spiced cider! It’s perfect on a day like today.
I hadn’t realized how much cider was a Northern thing, Andrea, but based on the comments here, it’s clearly found more in New England and parts due west, like Upstate New York and Michigan. I got a chuckle out of your brother’s classmates, the budding young chemists. *G*
Enjoy your hot spiced cider! It’s perfect on a day like today.
I hadn’t realized how much cider was a Northern thing, Andrea, but based on the comments here, it’s clearly found more in New England and parts due west, like Upstate New York and Michigan. I got a chuckle out of your brother’s classmates, the budding young chemists. *G*
Enjoy your hot spiced cider! It’s perfect on a day like today.
Lyn–
LOL about the increasingly treacherous drive south! Smart of your mother to know when to pull over. For someone who likes cider in its natural state, refrigeration is essential.
Lyn–
LOL about the increasingly treacherous drive south! Smart of your mother to know when to pull over. For someone who likes cider in its natural state, refrigeration is essential.
Lyn–
LOL about the increasingly treacherous drive south! Smart of your mother to know when to pull over. For someone who likes cider in its natural state, refrigeration is essential.
Lyn–
LOL about the increasingly treacherous drive south! Smart of your mother to know when to pull over. For someone who likes cider in its natural state, refrigeration is essential.
Lyn–
LOL about the increasingly treacherous drive south! Smart of your mother to know when to pull over. For someone who likes cider in its natural state, refrigeration is essential.
Jo–I have the impression that the cider one of my heroines would drink would be the equivalent of the small beer or ale that was drunk with many meals. Though if left to sit long enough, I’m sure it did turn lethal!
Jo–I have the impression that the cider one of my heroines would drink would be the equivalent of the small beer or ale that was drunk with many meals. Though if left to sit long enough, I’m sure it did turn lethal!
Jo–I have the impression that the cider one of my heroines would drink would be the equivalent of the small beer or ale that was drunk with many meals. Though if left to sit long enough, I’m sure it did turn lethal!
Jo–I have the impression that the cider one of my heroines would drink would be the equivalent of the small beer or ale that was drunk with many meals. Though if left to sit long enough, I’m sure it did turn lethal!
Jo–I have the impression that the cider one of my heroines would drink would be the equivalent of the small beer or ale that was drunk with many meals. Though if left to sit long enough, I’m sure it did turn lethal!
Oooh, now I know more about Kriek! I wondered at the name. I’m getting the idea that non-alcoholic cider is more of an American thing, Still another division between the hemispheres. But the non-alcolic warm spice cider is great at Christmas.
Oooh, now I know more about Kriek! I wondered at the name. I’m getting the idea that non-alcoholic cider is more of an American thing, Still another division between the hemispheres. But the non-alcolic warm spice cider is great at Christmas.
Oooh, now I know more about Kriek! I wondered at the name. I’m getting the idea that non-alcoholic cider is more of an American thing, Still another division between the hemispheres. But the non-alcolic warm spice cider is great at Christmas.
Oooh, now I know more about Kriek! I wondered at the name. I’m getting the idea that non-alcoholic cider is more of an American thing, Still another division between the hemispheres. But the non-alcolic warm spice cider is great at Christmas.
Oooh, now I know more about Kriek! I wondered at the name. I’m getting the idea that non-alcoholic cider is more of an American thing, Still another division between the hemispheres. But the non-alcolic warm spice cider is great at Christmas.
Jenny–
I can see why a couple of Molly Malones could knock you endwise! With that name, I suppose it would have to be Irish whisky. *G*
Jenny–
I can see why a couple of Molly Malones could knock you endwise! With that name, I suppose it would have to be Irish whisky. *G*
Jenny–
I can see why a couple of Molly Malones could knock you endwise! With that name, I suppose it would have to be Irish whisky. *G*
Jenny–
I can see why a couple of Molly Malones could knock you endwise! With that name, I suppose it would have to be Irish whisky. *G*
Jenny–
I can see why a couple of Molly Malones could knock you endwise! With that name, I suppose it would have to be Irish whisky. *G*
Alison–
The drive up to Millstone is pleasant once you get past the urban sprawl. Millstone ciders are served at several area restaurants and stores. If you go to http://www.millstonecellars.com/find-a-store/ and put in your address, you’ll also find a number of Washington area stores that carry Millstone products, if you’d like to try without the drive.
Alison–
The drive up to Millstone is pleasant once you get past the urban sprawl. Millstone ciders are served at several area restaurants and stores. If you go to http://www.millstonecellars.com/find-a-store/ and put in your address, you’ll also find a number of Washington area stores that carry Millstone products, if you’d like to try without the drive.
Alison–
The drive up to Millstone is pleasant once you get past the urban sprawl. Millstone ciders are served at several area restaurants and stores. If you go to http://www.millstonecellars.com/find-a-store/ and put in your address, you’ll also find a number of Washington area stores that carry Millstone products, if you’d like to try without the drive.
Alison–
The drive up to Millstone is pleasant once you get past the urban sprawl. Millstone ciders are served at several area restaurants and stores. If you go to http://www.millstonecellars.com/find-a-store/ and put in your address, you’ll also find a number of Washington area stores that carry Millstone products, if you’d like to try without the drive.
Alison–
The drive up to Millstone is pleasant once you get past the urban sprawl. Millstone ciders are served at several area restaurants and stores. If you go to http://www.millstonecellars.com/find-a-store/ and put in your address, you’ll also find a number of Washington area stores that carry Millstone products, if you’d like to try without the drive.
I do love fresh cider. I’ve also tried a brand of hard cider called “Woodchuck”, which is made in Vermont I believe.
I do love fresh cider. I’ve also tried a brand of hard cider called “Woodchuck”, which is made in Vermont I believe.
I do love fresh cider. I’ve also tried a brand of hard cider called “Woodchuck”, which is made in Vermont I believe.
I do love fresh cider. I’ve also tried a brand of hard cider called “Woodchuck”, which is made in Vermont I believe.
I do love fresh cider. I’ve also tried a brand of hard cider called “Woodchuck”, which is made in Vermont I believe.
Karin–
I just looked up Woodchuck Cider (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woodchuck_cider) and as you say, it’s made in Vermont. It looks like they make some interesting seasonal varieties, too. I wonder if I could find the one made with pear flavoring??
Karin–
I just looked up Woodchuck Cider (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woodchuck_cider) and as you say, it’s made in Vermont. It looks like they make some interesting seasonal varieties, too. I wonder if I could find the one made with pear flavoring??
Karin–
I just looked up Woodchuck Cider (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woodchuck_cider) and as you say, it’s made in Vermont. It looks like they make some interesting seasonal varieties, too. I wonder if I could find the one made with pear flavoring??
Karin–
I just looked up Woodchuck Cider (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woodchuck_cider) and as you say, it’s made in Vermont. It looks like they make some interesting seasonal varieties, too. I wonder if I could find the one made with pear flavoring??
Karin–
I just looked up Woodchuck Cider (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woodchuck_cider) and as you say, it’s made in Vermont. It looks like they make some interesting seasonal varieties, too. I wonder if I could find the one made with pear flavoring??
I’ve never tried mead — it is on my bucket list of drinks though. I do love good cider — both hard and fresh. I think the best hard cider I’ve had was in a pub in a tiny village outside of Bath. Wish I could remember the name. 🙂
I’ve never tried mead — it is on my bucket list of drinks though. I do love good cider — both hard and fresh. I think the best hard cider I’ve had was in a pub in a tiny village outside of Bath. Wish I could remember the name. 🙂
I’ve never tried mead — it is on my bucket list of drinks though. I do love good cider — both hard and fresh. I think the best hard cider I’ve had was in a pub in a tiny village outside of Bath. Wish I could remember the name. 🙂
I’ve never tried mead — it is on my bucket list of drinks though. I do love good cider — both hard and fresh. I think the best hard cider I’ve had was in a pub in a tiny village outside of Bath. Wish I could remember the name. 🙂
I’ve never tried mead — it is on my bucket list of drinks though. I do love good cider — both hard and fresh. I think the best hard cider I’ve had was in a pub in a tiny village outside of Bath. Wish I could remember the name. 🙂
Glenda–
When I lived in England, I never had any of the good cider–only the bottled stuff that was drunk last at parties. *G* Next time I’m there, I’ll have to make an effort to find more of the good cider. I’m not much of a drinker, but I do like the British beers that are “from the wood.” Sometimes, anyhow!
Glenda–
When I lived in England, I never had any of the good cider–only the bottled stuff that was drunk last at parties. *G* Next time I’m there, I’ll have to make an effort to find more of the good cider. I’m not much of a drinker, but I do like the British beers that are “from the wood.” Sometimes, anyhow!
Glenda–
When I lived in England, I never had any of the good cider–only the bottled stuff that was drunk last at parties. *G* Next time I’m there, I’ll have to make an effort to find more of the good cider. I’m not much of a drinker, but I do like the British beers that are “from the wood.” Sometimes, anyhow!
Glenda–
When I lived in England, I never had any of the good cider–only the bottled stuff that was drunk last at parties. *G* Next time I’m there, I’ll have to make an effort to find more of the good cider. I’m not much of a drinker, but I do like the British beers that are “from the wood.” Sometimes, anyhow!
Glenda–
When I lived in England, I never had any of the good cider–only the bottled stuff that was drunk last at parties. *G* Next time I’m there, I’ll have to make an effort to find more of the good cider. I’m not much of a drinker, but I do like the British beers that are “from the wood.” Sometimes, anyhow!
I think non-alcoholic cider is an American thing. I remember reading the Bobbsey Twins books as a child and being utterly scandalised that they were allowed to drink cider!
I think non-alcoholic cider is an American thing. I remember reading the Bobbsey Twins books as a child and being utterly scandalised that they were allowed to drink cider!
I think non-alcoholic cider is an American thing. I remember reading the Bobbsey Twins books as a child and being utterly scandalised that they were allowed to drink cider!
I think non-alcoholic cider is an American thing. I remember reading the Bobbsey Twins books as a child and being utterly scandalised that they were allowed to drink cider!
I think non-alcoholic cider is an American thing. I remember reading the Bobbsey Twins books as a child and being utterly scandalised that they were allowed to drink cider!
Jenny– It’s become clear from the comments to this blog that non-alcoholic cider is definitely American, possibly related to the country’s Puritan ancestry. But it still beats processed apple juice!
I’m chuckling at the thought of the Bobbsey twins being three sheets to the wind.
Jenny– It’s become clear from the comments to this blog that non-alcoholic cider is definitely American, possibly related to the country’s Puritan ancestry. But it still beats processed apple juice!
I’m chuckling at the thought of the Bobbsey twins being three sheets to the wind.
Jenny– It’s become clear from the comments to this blog that non-alcoholic cider is definitely American, possibly related to the country’s Puritan ancestry. But it still beats processed apple juice!
I’m chuckling at the thought of the Bobbsey twins being three sheets to the wind.
Jenny– It’s become clear from the comments to this blog that non-alcoholic cider is definitely American, possibly related to the country’s Puritan ancestry. But it still beats processed apple juice!
I’m chuckling at the thought of the Bobbsey twins being three sheets to the wind.
Jenny– It’s become clear from the comments to this blog that non-alcoholic cider is definitely American, possibly related to the country’s Puritan ancestry. But it still beats processed apple juice!
I’m chuckling at the thought of the Bobbsey twins being three sheets to the wind.
Being English, I’ve always found the idea of non-alcoholic cider odd, but in Canada I found it was a tasty apple juice. When I was in my twenties scrumpy was only to be found in the West Country, and if a stranger asked for some they got a very small glass!
In fact, in my April book, which is partly set in Devon the heroine is honored by some of the good stuff and is decidely tipsy on the way back up the cliff!
I like cider, but a lot of the popular stuff is too fizzy.
Jo
Being English, I’ve always found the idea of non-alcoholic cider odd, but in Canada I found it was a tasty apple juice. When I was in my twenties scrumpy was only to be found in the West Country, and if a stranger asked for some they got a very small glass!
In fact, in my April book, which is partly set in Devon the heroine is honored by some of the good stuff and is decidely tipsy on the way back up the cliff!
I like cider, but a lot of the popular stuff is too fizzy.
Jo
Being English, I’ve always found the idea of non-alcoholic cider odd, but in Canada I found it was a tasty apple juice. When I was in my twenties scrumpy was only to be found in the West Country, and if a stranger asked for some they got a very small glass!
In fact, in my April book, which is partly set in Devon the heroine is honored by some of the good stuff and is decidely tipsy on the way back up the cliff!
I like cider, but a lot of the popular stuff is too fizzy.
Jo
Being English, I’ve always found the idea of non-alcoholic cider odd, but in Canada I found it was a tasty apple juice. When I was in my twenties scrumpy was only to be found in the West Country, and if a stranger asked for some they got a very small glass!
In fact, in my April book, which is partly set in Devon the heroine is honored by some of the good stuff and is decidely tipsy on the way back up the cliff!
I like cider, but a lot of the popular stuff is too fizzy.
Jo
Being English, I’ve always found the idea of non-alcoholic cider odd, but in Canada I found it was a tasty apple juice. When I was in my twenties scrumpy was only to be found in the West Country, and if a stranger asked for some they got a very small glass!
In fact, in my April book, which is partly set in Devon the heroine is honored by some of the good stuff and is decidely tipsy on the way back up the cliff!
I like cider, but a lot of the popular stuff is too fizzy.
Jo
Jo–
Good of them to serve the lethal stuff in smaller quantities! I agree with you about the fizziness of commercial cider–it’s sort of like beer, and I really don’t like fizzy drinks. Natural cider that’s maybe a little bit hard is the ideal.
Jo–
Good of them to serve the lethal stuff in smaller quantities! I agree with you about the fizziness of commercial cider–it’s sort of like beer, and I really don’t like fizzy drinks. Natural cider that’s maybe a little bit hard is the ideal.
Jo–
Good of them to serve the lethal stuff in smaller quantities! I agree with you about the fizziness of commercial cider–it’s sort of like beer, and I really don’t like fizzy drinks. Natural cider that’s maybe a little bit hard is the ideal.
Jo–
Good of them to serve the lethal stuff in smaller quantities! I agree with you about the fizziness of commercial cider–it’s sort of like beer, and I really don’t like fizzy drinks. Natural cider that’s maybe a little bit hard is the ideal.
Jo–
Good of them to serve the lethal stuff in smaller quantities! I agree with you about the fizziness of commercial cider–it’s sort of like beer, and I really don’t like fizzy drinks. Natural cider that’s maybe a little bit hard is the ideal.
Spiced cider is a Christmas tradition in my family. I have to try mead. I love honey. Great post.
Spiced cider is a Christmas tradition in my family. I have to try mead. I love honey. Great post.
Spiced cider is a Christmas tradition in my family. I have to try mead. I love honey. Great post.
Spiced cider is a Christmas tradition in my family. I have to try mead. I love honey. Great post.
Spiced cider is a Christmas tradition in my family. I have to try mead. I love honey. Great post.
Raquel–
I’m sure you’ll have fun trying different meads. The awful I had in California many years ago was sticky and sweet, but the new generation can be dry as well as sweet, and have various subtle flavors. Or so it is said. I must admit that I know a lot more about spiced cider than mead. *G*
Raquel–
I’m sure you’ll have fun trying different meads. The awful I had in California many years ago was sticky and sweet, but the new generation can be dry as well as sweet, and have various subtle flavors. Or so it is said. I must admit that I know a lot more about spiced cider than mead. *G*
Raquel–
I’m sure you’ll have fun trying different meads. The awful I had in California many years ago was sticky and sweet, but the new generation can be dry as well as sweet, and have various subtle flavors. Or so it is said. I must admit that I know a lot more about spiced cider than mead. *G*
Raquel–
I’m sure you’ll have fun trying different meads. The awful I had in California many years ago was sticky and sweet, but the new generation can be dry as well as sweet, and have various subtle flavors. Or so it is said. I must admit that I know a lot more about spiced cider than mead. *G*
Raquel–
I’m sure you’ll have fun trying different meads. The awful I had in California many years ago was sticky and sweet, but the new generation can be dry as well as sweet, and have various subtle flavors. Or so it is said. I must admit that I know a lot more about spiced cider than mead. *G*
I now this about cider and believe me the cider they sell now is pasteurized apple juice. What got me the most is the apple names from upstate NY. I grew up in Oneida. Dad and I went to the mill in Verona every year and got that awesome, rough fresh just gone thru the press REAL cider.
I now this about cider and believe me the cider they sell now is pasteurized apple juice. What got me the most is the apple names from upstate NY. I grew up in Oneida. Dad and I went to the mill in Verona every year and got that awesome, rough fresh just gone thru the press REAL cider.
I now this about cider and believe me the cider they sell now is pasteurized apple juice. What got me the most is the apple names from upstate NY. I grew up in Oneida. Dad and I went to the mill in Verona every year and got that awesome, rough fresh just gone thru the press REAL cider.
I now this about cider and believe me the cider they sell now is pasteurized apple juice. What got me the most is the apple names from upstate NY. I grew up in Oneida. Dad and I went to the mill in Verona every year and got that awesome, rough fresh just gone thru the press REAL cider.
I now this about cider and believe me the cider they sell now is pasteurized apple juice. What got me the most is the apple names from upstate NY. I grew up in Oneida. Dad and I went to the mill in Verona every year and got that awesome, rough fresh just gone thru the press REAL cider.
Maggie–
Yes! That’s just the sort of place where we used to get cider, a couple of hours west of Oneida. Ah, that was the good stuff!
Maggie–
Yes! That’s just the sort of place where we used to get cider, a couple of hours west of Oneida. Ah, that was the good stuff!
Maggie–
Yes! That’s just the sort of place where we used to get cider, a couple of hours west of Oneida. Ah, that was the good stuff!
Maggie–
Yes! That’s just the sort of place where we used to get cider, a couple of hours west of Oneida. Ah, that was the good stuff!
Maggie–
Yes! That’s just the sort of place where we used to get cider, a couple of hours west of Oneida. Ah, that was the good stuff!