Now, I’ve scored Thatchers Vintage 2021 a six, but that doesn’t mean I hate it or think it’s a bad cider. Klynk ventures’ founder Hamish Clarke concurs that consumers are increasingly interested in the presence and traceability of the brands they consume.

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Its rich fruity flavour and fresh berry aroma adds an exciting new twist to a refreshing pint of Thatchers cider. The report states this has been down to operational reasons and is being driven by the growth in packaged fruit as volume shifts from the front of the bar back to the chiller as draught fruit taps have been removed due to keg rationalisation and reduced footfall.To increase volume and upweight on serves we also recommend the use of a sharing serve, such as multi-serve draught cider towers to hold up to five pints, pitchers, and wire carriers for pint glasses, when serving groups,” she says. After years of robust growth, draught fruit cider plateaued in 2020 and then, in 2021, it slipped into decline,” explains Tim Williams, insights and innovation manager at Westons Cider. Thatchers Vintage 2021 has subtle wood notes and a strong, not-so-subtle bitterness that implodes my mouth.

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That being said, I found Thatchers Zero to be like thin, watered down apple juice, with a hint of vinegar. With British Summer Time officially underway and Britain gradually working its way through the Government’s roadmap, it’s not just lighter evenings and warmer weather that’s bounced back – the nation’s collective mindset is slowly ticking towards “glass half full”. It may not be reproduced in any way whatsoever without Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Limited prior consent, nor without due acknowledgement. Flavour is green apples, some apple puré as well as some apple juice with a wee bit of tart wood in the finish. Each bottle is brimming with the essence of their ancestral knowledge, their unwavering passion, and the sheer care that goes into every step of the cider-making process.Palette: strong lemon aroma, medium body, medium sweetness, balanced by a light to medium acidity, average carbonization, average duration, light sweet finish and a watery texture. Great for laid back, sociable occasions, when you want something alcohol-free but don’t want to compromise on taste. Most British/European cidermakers at this scale have been bought up by a giant multinational beer and booze company.