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Out of all the ciders available though, I must say that Blackthorn is without a doubt my least favoured but unfortunately most purchased cider around. I do not spend a great deal of time drinking in the house and if I do there is inevitably a bottle of wine or brandy open for my consumption. ... Read review
Advantages: 6 percent volume.Marginally nicer than Olde English Disadvantages: Do Not Drink This Warm... Ever
...though, I must say that Blackthorn is without a doubt my least favoured but unfortunately most purchased cider around. I do not spend a great deal of time drinking in the house and if I do there is inevitably a bottle of wine or brandy open for my consumption. Having moved house a year ago though I have been distraught to find that all my local pubs have Blackthorn on tap as opposed to either a sweet or medium cider. Blackthorn is about as dry as ... ...is also the fact that Blackthorn cider tends to be carbonated to death. In other words, open bottle, leave for half an hour, then drink otherwise you run the risk of the stuff flowing out of your nose rather than down your throat upon first swig.
Alcohol.
At 6% this stuff is certainly going to do the job it was made for i.e. get you bladdered. Note that percentage lager drinkers and reflect on how much cider is a woman’s drink. ... more
This might sound kind of lame, especially from someone living in the North East of England... especially from someone living in Newcastle, the land of Brown Ale and all things alcoholic, but I can't stand the smell never mind the taste of beer and lager. Too many really bad experiences in my mid teens, mixing Pills with Bells Whiskey will do that to you if your lucky but anyway, it seemed a good idea at the time even if I vomit at the thought of either of the drinks these days.
But cider, not just an option left to me, more of a necessity. I do not mean this in terms of having to drink and there being no other option, I’m past that stage of life. But as far as drinking in a public house or other social environment, as financially challenged as I am, cider is the perfect option, having a respectable volume for the price and (as many will dispute WRONGLY) having a tendency to have a higher volume alcohol-wise than lager (beer drinkers please stop looking smug). Yes there is always Spirits or Wine but I’d kind of avoid drinking either in pints unless you’re that bloke with the long beard who keeps checking our bin on a night time in which case drink what you like mate.
Out of all the ciders available though, I must say that Blackthorn is without a doubt my least favoured but unfortunately most purchased cider around. I do not spend a great deal of time drinking in the house and if I do there is inevitably a bottle of wine or brandy open for my consumption. Having moved house a year ago though I have been distraught to find that all my local pubs have Blackthorn on tap as opposed to either a sweet or medium cider. Blackthorn is about as dry as you can get and will probably strip the enamel from your teeth given half the chance. But if, like myself, you are faced with the alternative of paying the same amount of money for a single shot of spirit or the same amount for a soft drink (cola etc, not cordial) you will see that there is not really much of a decision to be made. That £2 (an average price for a pint in the North East) is going to be converted into cider.
Drinkability. I’ve already mentioned the taste… not the best (like the taste stomach bile leaves in your mouth when there is nothing else to bring up). As well as this there is also the fact that Blackthorn cider tends to be carbonated to death. In other words, open bottle, leave for half an hour, then drink otherwise you run the risk of the stuff flowing out of your nose rather than down your throat upon first swig.
Alcohol. At 6% this stuff is certainly going to do the job it was made for i.e. get you bladdered. Note that percentage lager drinkers and reflect on how much cider is a woman’s drink. 9 out of 10 wino’s can’t be wrong.
They say that cat urine is heavily acidic I imagine it tastes very similar to a pint of Blackthorn cider, having similar colour and scent, although I imagine it does less to rot your guts. In any case, I advise at least trying this drink as you can’t really knock something until you have tried it but be warned, it ain’t nice.
Advantages: GETS YOU TOTALLY RAT ARSED! Disadvantages: HANGOVERS ARE IMMINENT
I myself am usually a lager drinker or sometimes i do like to unwind with a pint of guinness. But after i trip to my local off license i found myself buying two three litre bottles of blackthorne which were on special offer for a fiver.
After chilling them in the freezer for an hour i cracked open my first bottle.Cider is incredibly easy to pour so you don't need to be a bar worker to get the perfect pint.
I took my first mouthful and almost heaved ... ...a thought it would be like.It does have a sweet apple like taste and when it's ice cold it can play havoc with sensitive teeth.
Blackthorne cider is very gassy as it is as fizzy as a can of coke.It has a distinctive orangy colour that resembles urine after a night out on the town.
By the time i finished my first pint i was thinking of ways to spruce it up a little so i decided to add some blackcurrent cordial that i had in the fridge.
BINGO... ...
ROBCOLLINS144 15.10.2002
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Advantages: Great taste, cheap, refreshing Disadvantages: Makes you sick if you drink with lager!
...cider another chance, I think Blackthorn cider will prove quite pleasing.
This cider is NOT the cheap nasty tripe you will have probably tasted before, it is very fine and crisp in taste and won’t make you vomit then go blind after a few swigs. It is very refreshing, more so than any lager or beer can ever hope to be, it is a sweet (but not overly so) taste and a balanced fizz (not too fizzy, not too flat). Making it taste overall quite supreme ... ...do. I am speaking about Blackthorn as if it is something of an upper-class drink but it is fairly cheap in comparison to other drinks anyway.
You should drink your cider not-too-cold but not-too-warm, it should be ‘chilled’ not freezing or luke warm. If it is too cold you may suffer if you have sensitive teeth and if it is a bit warm it was be a little sickly. Blackthorn, like other ciders, is pretty strong and will get you drunk of a few cans or ...
Kyz22 29.06.2003
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Advantages: Great tasting, good value Disadvantages: Too many leave you with a sore head
Blackthorn Cider is a dry cider with sugar and sweeteners. The alcohol volume is 5.5% and it is made using English cider apples. I came across Blackthorn Cider at a weekend in Haven and after asking cider prices for Magners and nearly having a heartattack at the price, I asked what other cider was going. Thus, I was introduced to Blackthorn. I am not a massive beer drinker and cider is my main choice of tipple and Blackthorn has made it into my top ... ...eating and drinking fast but Blackthorn seems to fill the gap and is a nice accompaniment to any evening meal. As I mentioned this is a strong cider and due to the taste you can find yourself consuming that bit too much very quickly as I have on more than one occasion lol! This is also a good time to start drinking Blackthorn if you are a cider drinker as it is very cheap in comparison to Magners and Bulmers in my local pubs and supermarkets. I picked ...
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Advantages: Soooooooooo refreshing Disadvantages: Can't stop at one!
This is in my opinion the most beautifull cider. It not only has the sharpness and bright fizz of other ciders but has a deeper earthy taste. It tastes like it could have just been tapped from an old country orchard straight into the can. Here's the product review:
Looks:
Can is black, thorn on front, ciders yellow'ish.......open it!
Usability:
Ringpull is fairly user-friendly although after several ciders grip can become an issue.
Features:
... ...to ammuse tipsy friends. WARNING - do not attempt to crush can on forehead (unless you want to explain the red rings on your forehead at work the next day).
Durability:
Unfortunately doesn't last long at all.
Top tip:
Build up a thirst before drinking for ultimate refreshment. A good way to do this is by challenging someone to a dry cream cracker eating competition and trying to eat as many cream crackers as you can in one minute without water. ...
myviewcounts 14.05.2003
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Advantages: Less gas and bloat than lager Disadvantages: May turn you into a west country yokel
Apples. Lovely. But when they have time to fester (sorry, ferment) and turn into cider, what a dream they become. Go to the supermarket and spend £1.99 - yes, just £1.99 - for a 1.5 litre bottle of the sweet stuff. You want more, you've got more! At the time of writing you can get 50% extra - that's 2.25 litres or at least 4 pints - for the same low, low price of £1.99. Even in Sainsbury's ('making life taste better', at a not inconsiderable expense, ... ...tipple, you must drink it all as they lightly bubbling beverage will be completely flat and undrinkable a day later once opened. It will lull you into a pleasing stupor, but not make you quite as mental as Stella or other strong lagers and thanks to the highly acidic quality of cider it actually comes with its own built in self restraint, i.e. the more you drink it, the slower you drink it, unlike lager which can be a plunge into total booze fuel ...
eduardob 03.06.2004
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