New cider bar in Loughborough Junction reopens on Fri 19 to Sun 21 May 2017

[Orang Utan]

K cider all the way

I've never tried that. Tiny cans.

 

[299 old timer]

I actually don't think I've ever tried it. A Galician mate of mine has been telling me about it though. I am going to investigate...

It's very good - quite tart and they have a unique way of pouring it which you may know about. Basically as it is flat and not fizzy it is poured from height into the glass to give a little bubbly head. I did bring a couple of bottles back but it didn't taste the same over here. Definitely a drink to savour over there, and very refreshing on a warm day.

 

[sim667]

I've never tried that. Tiny cans.

Its the same size as all other cider cans isn't it?

edit: just googled it,they've gone to 330 ml..... bastards.

 

[Orang Utan]

Its the same size as all other cider cans isn't it?

edit: just googled it,they've gone to 330 ml..... bastards.

Don't think so. When I first encountered them in the 90s, they were 330, not 500. I will not drink from any 330 bottles if I can help it. What a rip off.

 

[sim667]

Don't think so. When I first encountered them in the 90s, they were 330, not 500. I will not drink from any 330 bottles if I can help it. What a rip off.

Ive only had it in 500ml cans

 

[Orang Utan]

Ive only had it in 500ml cans

It looks pretty grim.

 

[sim667]

about 7.5% though

 

[Shippou-Sensei]

8.4 actually

 

[Shippou-Sensei]

K.... it gets you drunk....


Perfect as hair of dog as two cans of that downed in the morning is enough to soften the edges of the harshest realities

 

[gaijingirl]

It's very good - quite tart and they have a unique way of pouring it which you may know about. Basically as it is flat and not fizzy it is poured from height into the glass to give a little bubbly head. I did bring a couple of bottles back but it didn't taste the same over here. Definitely a drink to savour over there, and very refreshing on a warm day.

ooh.. memories... of drinking cider high on a cliff over Bilbao after a bike ride to visit this crazy bridge which is UNESCO heritage site - I'm not particularly interested in bridges but this was an interesting bridge...

- like you say they poured it from an arm's length held above the head. We ate it with local sheep's cheese and honey.

And also as a teenager I worked as an au pair in Asturias and saw much of the above.

Cider is so wonderful. *sigh* Very sad not to be coming tonight but heading into Kent to a farm where I'll be certain to sample some local wares.

Lots and lots of luck for tonight.

 

[Shippou-Sensei]

A great start to the evening with a rum cask (7.5 medium)

Tart and full flavoured.

 

[Belushi]

Heat, Cider, urbanites.. you guys are going to get bladdered, wish I was there

 

[isvicthere?]

Went in early doors to claim my free pint. Already busy, and likely to get buzzing. Great little place, good luck with it!

 

[brixtonblade]

Coming now...

WITH NO BABY

This could go wrong

 

[equationgirl]

Hope it goes well Brixton Hatter

 

[Greebo]

Will be along tomorrow, assuming that you lot won't have drunk the place dry.

BTW good luck Brixton Hatter

 

[Gramsci]

Just got back. Went for one and ended staying to the end.

Met some really nice Urbanites for chat.

Excellent ciders at affordable price. Most are £3.50 for a pint. Big selection.

Would recommend the Strawberry Cider.

Tempted to go for another visit this weekend.

 

[editor]

I heard it was a hit! Sorry I couldn't make it tonight but I was still trying to catch up on my sleep from last night's show. I'll try and pop over on the weekend.

 

[mango5]

Just went for a quick pint last night. Needed a lot of self discipline to stick to that. I'm not usually a cider drinker but that 'Hedge Layer' was very very drinkable. Nice one Hatter, I'll be back this evening

 

[brixtonblade]

Thought it was great - not really a cider drinker as a rule but tried some ones I liked. Great work on getting it organised Brixton Hatter - hope the rest of the weekend goes great.

 

[Shippou-Sensei]

Wow. Don't remember going home.


And may have lost my wallet. Great night?

 

[buscador]

Well done Brixton Hatter. We had a lovely time. Nice to see some familiar faces and make new friends. Hope the rest of the weekend is successful and that you enjoy yourself too.

 

[BoxRoom]

Am here now. Having a right proper pint

 

[farmerbarleymow]

ooh.. memories... of drinking cider high on a cliff over Bilbao after a bike ride to visit this crazy bridge which is UNESCO heritage site - I'm not particularly interested in bridges but this was an interesting bridge...

There is one of the those bridges in Teesside if you are interested in them (the Transporter Bridge). The surroundings certainly aren't as nice as in that picture though.

 

[gdubz]

Having a nice half of Surrey something. Really good setup and the weather's just picked up too.

 

[Crispy]

good stuff BH That rum barrel stuff is the bees knees

 

[299 old timer]

ooh.. memories...

- like you say they poured it from an arm's length held above the head. We ate it with local sheep's cheese and honey.

And also as a teenager I worked as an au pair in Asturias and saw much of the above.

He's spilt some! Like I did when I tried, not so easy

 

[Shippou-Sensei]

The rum cask was my favourite of the night. Would be back for more if I had not gone and lost my wallet.

The stuff is tasty enough for you to forger to pace yourself.

 

[friendofdorothy]

Congrats for doing this Brixton Hatter - lovely to meet you and other urbz there. I had a splendid time last night. Loved the chucklehead. Great ciders and great crowd.
Thanks

 

[mango5]

Hope that Head Slayer is still on. I can't cope with more than 4.5% today.