Stella 'Cidre'

PapaLazaru · 21 Apr 2011 at 17:56

Mark A said:
I got 4 cans of Stella cidre and it wasn't bad, just a bit on the sweet side. Tastes better than their lager anyway.

Might try a few of these in this thread as I've never really been a cider drinker before but got a taste for it now.

Try some Aspall. Proper bo.

Mark A · 26 Apr 2011 at 02:47

Tried a bottle of merrydown today and got a couple of bottles of Aspall £3 for 2 from tesco.

The Merrydown is very nice, will be getting more of it next time. Much better than the Stella stuff and not too sweet either.

Will try the Aspall tomorrow.

lewism · 26 Apr 2011 at 20:24

Didn't really like the Aspall if i'm honest, the fruits just weren't there.

Ahleckz · 26 Apr 2011 at 20:42

Tried a bottle of this on Friday, it was actually really good. Would certainly drink it again but probably won't be finding itself in my trolley very regularly.

rypt · 27 Apr 2011 at 00:05

Got a bottle of this, had it tonight

Can't say I like it, tastes like the normal crappy Strongbow stuff really as opposed to a really good cider

stulid · 27 Apr 2011 at 18:01

OK you girls, I just drove out to the Thatchers farm to get 5 Litres of rough

Ahleckz · 27 Apr 2011 at 18:27

So jealous Stu! How much did that cost? Post some up!

stulid · 27 Apr 2011 at 18:33

Ahleckz said:
So jealous Stu! How much did that cost? Post some up!

If you dont have a container, its £8, luckily I already got the 5L tub from previous trips, so a refill is £7

Great selection straight out off Oak barrels

, Dry/Medium/sweet/Traditional..

Or they have all the fancy flavours available in different sizes from 500mL to 2L, Rose/Pear etc etc

Van Hellseek · 1 May 2011 at 19:06

Tried a couple of bottles and it's pretty poor.

I've nothing against Stella generally, but I actually prefer Strongbow to this 'Cidre' stuff. :eek:

PapaLazaru · 1 May 2011 at 21:27

Just went down to Cornwall and picked this little Devon selection on the way back. Sorry for crap pictures, lost my camera.

spudbynight · 1 May 2011 at 22:58

CRUMPLYPORK said:
BULMERS PEAR wins everytime for me!

But that isn't cider.

loltim · 18 May 2011 at 06:27

Was drinking this at the weekend, it's really nice, I think I prefer it to bulmers..

Its on offer at sainsbury's, too.

rG-tom · 18 May 2011 at 10:27

i tried this the other day, it was OK but not a patch on thatchers old rascal or henry westons vintage, it just tastes processed compared

Almost like an alcopop

PapaLazaru · 18 May 2011 at 14:46

rG-tom said:
i tried this the other day, it was OK but not a patch on thatchers old rascal or henry westons vintage, it just tastes processed compared Almost like an alcopop

Agreed. It is pretty rubbish.

stulid · 18 May 2011 at 16:59

rG-tom said:
thatchers old rascal

They have stopped doing it in 2L bottles

500mL only now.

Ferax · 19 May 2011 at 10:16

twist3d0n3 said:
black rat, anyone?

Yes please! Or a cheddar valley if you're feeling radioactive.

Jingo... · 19 May 2011 at 10:42

Black rat, Weston's Old Rosie, Thatcher's Katy or Old Rascal will all do the job of Cider, but I'm still fondest of turning up at Thatchers with buckets, drums, containers (hell, even a wellie boot if you're desperate) and getting them to fill it from the keg.

If you're lucky you'll get some chewy bits in the bottom!

SCMRubix · 20 May 2011 at 04:50

Moley said:
Stella Artois = Wife beater.
Stella Cidre = Boyfriend beater.

This

mlbtheshow · 20 May 2011 at 14:15

stulid said:
OK you girls, I just drove out to the Thatchers farm to get 5 Litres of rough

Usually order their scrumpy online, its a fair old drive for me to get there.... but agree cant beat Thatchers.

Geeman1979 · 20 May 2011 at 14:19

Stella artios cidre just sounds wrong,but if its cheap its gotta be worth a try.