tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634870909559270527.post5450120969169282844..comments2023-11-29T07:51:22.045+00:00Comments on Cider Pages: Old Grove Premium CiderThoughts on cider...http://www.blogger.com/profile/10088137649328959012noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634870909559270527.post-52951257499980222392012-12-13T09:21:42.694+00:002012-12-13T09:21:42.694+00:00Laurie, In reality there is nothing wrong with usi...Laurie, In reality there is nothing wrong with using Pershore - who do a very good job. I think my main grumble with this cider is that is is made from dessert fruit (which commonly contains more sugar than cider fruit) and yet only hits 4.4%. <br /><br />In my own experience, you want a cider to hit 5% just to be safe in itself. However, as with all things this is subjective and, if Old Grove say it's 100% juice (which they don't exactly) then that is OK for me.<br /><br />Hey - in all it scored 68 - which is by no means poor on here...<br /><br />CheersThoughts on cider...https://www.blogger.com/profile/10088137649328959012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634870909559270527.post-69334080981290864612012-12-13T05:22:15.662+00:002012-12-13T05:22:15.662+00:00Ahhhhh - much as i thought, reading between the li...Ahhhhh - much as i thought, reading between the lines i guessed that the phrase was'nt over-complimentary and was a slight dig. So, basically. they change and adjust everything so that it no longer resembles the product that it was intended.<br /><br />They say that they make 7,000 litres a year and it wins prizes everywhere. Have you tasted and evaluated their stuff?<br /><br />I suppose the word 'treatment' should have been the giveaway rather than, the more positive, 'method' - 'Treatment' always has more sinister overtones IMO.<br /><br />Laurie -StourbridgeRantBoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13425410359312882937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634870909559270527.post-7333971373725426882012-12-11T08:34:37.592+00:002012-12-11T08:34:37.592+00:00Ah, here you go: http://www.warwickshire.ac.uk/why...Ah, here you go: http://www.warwickshire.ac.uk/why_us/commercial_facilities/horticulture/avonbank_juice/bottling_service.aspxThoughts on cider...https://www.blogger.com/profile/10088137649328959012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634870909559270527.post-3920135906410913192012-12-11T08:32:59.875+00:002012-12-11T08:32:59.875+00:00Ha ha. Thanks Laurie - made me giggle.
I know wha...Ha ha. Thanks Laurie - made me giggle.<br /><br />I know what 'premium' is meant to mean. However, in the drinks industry it has been hijacked to suit - a bit like the word 'cider' has! Perhaps its just me being a snob!<br /><br />The 'Pershore' treatment. Yes, I should have explained that! Pershore College will filter, sweeten, pasteurise, carbonate and bottle cider. Quite a few small producers use them as the kit itself is expensive and large... of course, you don't HAVE to filter, pasteurise or force carbonate...<br /><br />CheersThoughts on cider...https://www.blogger.com/profile/10088137649328959012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634870909559270527.post-15356772447739556572012-12-11T06:14:03.886+00:002012-12-11T06:14:03.886+00:00I suppose 'premium' is based on the makers...I suppose 'premium' is based on the makers interpretation, be it the pick of the raw inggredients, ageing, processing, extra handling involved possibly reflected in a higher price?<br /><br />Below is The Free Dictionarys take -<br /><br />1. A prize or award.<br />2. Something offered free or at a reduced price as an inducement to buy something else.<br />3. A sum of money or bonus paid in addition to a regular price, salary, or other amount.<br />4. The amount paid, often in addition to the interest, to obtain a loan.<br />5. The amount paid or payable, often in installments, for an insurance policy.<br />6. The amount at which something is valued above its par or nominal value, as money or securities.<br />7. The amount at which a securities option is bought or sold.<br />8. Payment for training in a trade or profession.<br />9. An unusual or high value: Employers put a premium on honesty and hard work.<br /><br />Anyway, back to cider......<br /><br />What is the 'Pershore treatment'? I have a good friend who was arrested for poaching down there and got taken in for questioning. It sounds like it could be something to do with the local Police......<br /><br />Laurie - StourbridgeRantBoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13425410359312882937noreply@blogger.com