CIDER

Perronelle's Blush English Draft Cider: A delicate refreshing blended cider created in tribute to Peronelle Chevallier, a remarkable mother, grandmother, and guiding force at Aspall for over 30 years. Blended with a dash of blackberry juice.FROM THEIR WEBSITE:A twist on the classic Kir Royale – champagne and crème de cassis replaced by cyder and crème de mure (blackberry liquer). We named this after our grandmother Perronelle and her rosy red cheeks.The colour is deep blush suggestive of dark summer fruit, with a rich appearance due to the viscosity of the Creme de Mure. There is a subtle blackberry aroma with a hint of traditional cyder apple. Deceptively smooth with a silky but refreshing palate, Blush offers a perfect blend of sweetness and acidity. It has a lovely mouthfeel and a lingering aftertaste of berries.Superb as an aperitif – as an alternative to pink sparkling wines like Rose Champagne, Perronelle’s Blush is also an occasion drink – garden parties or balmy summer evenings after a hard day’s work. Particularly good with smoked salmon and apple balsamic vinegar dressing and desserts such as tarte au citron or gooseberry crumble with fresh cream. ABV 5.4%

FROM THEIR WEBSITE:Aspall Organic Suffolk Cyder is an homage to our founder Clement. This cyder has a higher bittersweet content than all our others, so is much closer in style to his cyder of the 1700’s. Organic has an attractive golden colour; a marked fruity aroma of traditional bittersweet cyder apple, with floral and spicy overtones. The palate is rich, initially full and slightly sweet, with good balancing acidity and a pronounced astringency followed by a very long dry finish. This is a superb cyder which we are sure Clement would be proud of. Goes well with strong cheddars, Blue Stilton and pungent, ripe French cheeses.ABV 7%

IMPORTAspall CiderDebenham, Suffolk, EnglandAspall Suffolk Cyder is made from a blend of different base cyders. These cyders are all fermented using the same basic technique. All Aspall Suffolk Cyder is lightly sparkling. This has the effect of lifting the aroma and flavour, so complimenting the experience.FROM THEIR WEBSITE:Our flagship cyder and the first of the re-launched range to go to market in 2000. Premier Cru has been awarded World's Best Cider and World's Best Dry Cider in the 2008 World Cider Awards run by Beers of The World Magazine. It was described by the judges as an elegant and well bred dry cider, with a soft fragrant nose and enough earthy apple notes to keep its feet on the ground Premier Cru has also scooped first prize in the Quality Drink Awards 2008, receiving high praise from the judges who described it as the gewurtztraminer of the cider world. Of mid straw-gold colour with a clean, light aroma of dessert apples, Premier Cru is dry, round and creamy on the palate with a good acid balance, pleasant soft tannins and an elegant, long finish. A champagne taste that embodies the essence of an orchard, it has enticed an admiring audience who describe it as ‘pale, subtle and crisp, with a fresh aroma of English apples.’ An ideal partner for charcuterie and mild cheeses. Premier Cru also provides a very harmonious partnership with spicy foods, particularly curry.ABV 7%