Well, That’s it, That’s 2019 done and dusted. Tonight is New Year’s Eve and there is a fine methode traditionelle cider in the fridge chilling for tonight. This is the time of year when I look back at The best  Ciders of 2019 in an attempt to answer the question I all ways get asked: “What is your favourite cider?”

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Naughty Nanna, you might have one. 3 Sons Cider certainly did. This newly released cider pays tribute to the 3 Sons grannie. The story goes, the boy’s nanna was not much of a cider drinker, but she did have a habit of nicking off with some of the fresh juice straight out of the press.   Read More

Kangaroo Island Cider, As the name suggests is based on Kangaroo Island a short drive and ferry ride south of Adelaide, South Australia. The Colony Cove Original Cider is part of their Colony Cove Cider range. Read More

Barrel and Hatch, a cider company founded by guitarists and inspired by chickens. Ok, it’s a little more complicated than that. They are approaching this from a completely different angle.  Read More

Alpine Cider, located near Victoria ski fields, have just gone out and made a new Pink Lady Dry Cider. And now it’s in a can. Read More

Well It’s that time of year. The 2019 Australian Cider Awards.

Cider Australia has announced the winners of its 2019 Australian Cider Awards at a gala dinner in Melbourne this evening. Barossa Cider Co – Squashed Apple Cider from South Australia won ‘Best in Show’, ‘Best New World Cider’ and ‘Best Australian Cider’ with a score of 97 in the New World Medium Sweet Cider class.

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Scape Goat Cider is labelled as a premium cider. I doubt it, but I’m going to drink it to find out. 

I’m pretty suspicious about this cider. The label on the bottle, says it is made by Mccashins Brewery in New Zealand for Pinnacle Drinks in Australia. The problem here is that neither company lists this beverage on their website. Are they ashamed? Well, let’s dive into the tasting notes.  Read More