Can you trust
your cider?
Not all ciders are as honest as they seem, so we put them to the test. What happens when two pints go under the polygraph? Let's just say not all apples are treated equally.
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Yes
Nope!
Surprise - it might be just 35% juice (from concentrate, no less). The rest? Sugar, water, and wishful thinking. UK law says that still counts as cider. We say... seriously?
Let's see
It's apple juice boiled into a gloopy syrup - stripping out the natural flavour, aroma, and frankly, the soul of the apple. Not exactly orchard-fresh, is it?
Find out why
Because it's cheap, fast, and easy. Great for their margins - not so great for your taste buds. Turns out cutting corners doesn't just save time, it cuts flavour too.
Spill it
Check the label and/or website. If it says "apple juice (from concentrate)", you've found the culprit. Some don't even share their ingredients - which, frankly, says a lot.
Let's find out
That's not an accident. UK law doesn't make cider makers list what's inside, but we think you deserve to know. If they're not telling you... well, draw your own conclusions.
