Spires - Dark Element - 5.0% ABV. B++, slightly musty aroma. Hoppy, musty, dank, sharp with a complex low bitterness finish #ale #beer #bier 3.5/5. The start of a rather interesting Fine Ale afternoon in #TheProjectCaerphilly The beer board looks very interesting. Prost.

Toffee Apple - Snails Bank - 4.0% ABV. B+ and a bit. More vanilla than toffee but there is still a hint of toffee in there. Sweet, vanilla in the long finish #Cider 3.3/5. And that’s the last of the 4 that are on at The Tumble Inn Pontypridd. Don’t think I’m going to make it to the Bunch.

Toffee Apple - Snails Bank - 4.0% ABV. B+ and a bit.

Orchard Dew - Sheppy’s - 6.0% ABV. B+ and a bit. Traditional Somerset Cider. It get progressively more apply before an earthy fruity finish. Semi bittersweet #Cider 3.3/5. Traditional and deceptively strong but highly drinkable. Lots of favours in here. Going with very English 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Orchard Dew - Sheppy’s - 6.0% ABV. B+ and a bit.

Dabinett - Dorset Nectar - 5.0% ABV. B++. This is a banger. Apples, bittersweet and a sharp, tannin laden finish #Cider 3.5/5. Moved on from 2 x thirds to 2 x thirds in a Pint glass. Organic too. These ciders are definitely something to try.

Dabinett - Dorset Nectar - 5.0% ABV. B++.

Prelude - Beers and Ciders Of The Beano - Friday 27 June 2025 #Cider

Rhoobarb and Custard Cider - Barbourne - 4.0% ABV. B+ and a bit.