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Offline homoeccentricus

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Re: Cigary cider
« Reply #15 on: June 12, 2016, 12:33:48 pm »
Being Belgian I wouldn't use anything I wouldn't put in a fruit lambic, so no pineapple, sorry.
You must have some weird laws in Belgium.
Yep, no pineapple in lambic, and sure as hell not on pizza either.
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Re: Cigary cider
« Reply #16 on: June 12, 2016, 01:22:22 pm »
These guys must be in jail by now.http://www.lambic.info/Chapeau_Exotic
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Re: Cigary cider
« Reply #17 on: June 12, 2016, 01:43:23 pm »
These guys must be in jail by now.http://www.lambic.info/Chapeau_Exotic


Yeah, that's the one I've seen in stores. Couldn't remember the brewery name. I'm betting it's tasty.
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Re: Cigary cider
« Reply #18 on: June 12, 2016, 02:27:44 pm »
These guys must be in jail by now.http://www.lambic.info/Chapeau_Exotic


Yeah, that's the one I've seen in stores. Couldn't remember the brewery name. I'm betting it's tasty.

I'm betting it deserves even less than the 5/100 it gets on ratebeer. Completely artificial flavor. Trust me, you don't want to try this beer.
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Re: Cigary cider
« Reply #19 on: June 12, 2016, 02:38:13 pm »
Cranberry is my favorite. Blackberries work very well, too. They both bring some tannins and acidity as well, so it helps to add some depth to the cider as well.

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I think tart is the way to go. Blackberries, redcurrants, etc. Cranberries are intriguing but a bit scary. I only know them in an overly sweet sauce served with turkey around Xmas.
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Re: Cigary cider
« Reply #20 on: June 12, 2016, 03:09:03 pm »
I'm betting it deserves even less than the 5/100 it gets on ratebeer. Completely artificial flavor. Trust me, you don't want to try this beer.


Wow, ok. I'm not a big ratebeer guy but I'm betting 5/100 isn't far off. Think I'll pass.
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Re: Cigary cider
« Reply #21 on: June 25, 2016, 07:05:11 am »
Cranberry is my favorite. Blackberries work very well, too. They both bring some tannins and acidity as well, so it helps to add some depth to the cider as well.

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I think tart is the way to go. Blackberries, redcurrants, etc. Cranberries are intriguing but a bit scary. I only know them in an overly sweet sauce served with turkey around Xmas.
If the sauce is overly sweet, it is because there was too much sugar added. Cranberries are tart enough to be unpalatable on their own. It would take a special kind of masochist to just eat a handful of fresh berries. Trust me, they aren't the slightest bit sweet.
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Re: Cigary cider
« Reply #22 on: June 25, 2016, 07:30:35 am »
Yes, I'm aware of that. But since we're in season, better use fresh tart cherries or redcurrants now and leave the cranberries for the winter.
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Re: Cigary cider
« Reply #23 on: June 25, 2016, 02:55:41 pm »
I'm betting it deserves even less than the 5/100 it gets on ratebeer. Completely artificial flavor. Trust me, you don't want to try this beer.


Wow, ok. I'm not a big ratebeer guy but I'm betting 5/100 isn't far off. Think I'll pass.

That score is probably on par with some of the brews I have had from the guys in my local club.  ;D

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Re: Cigary cider
« Reply #24 on: July 09, 2016, 01:42:31 pm »
Cranberry is my favorite. Blackberries work very well, too. They both bring some tannins and acidity as well, so it helps to add some depth to the cider as well.

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Will add redcurrants to the cider. Work well in lambic too.
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Re: Cigary cider
« Reply #25 on: July 11, 2016, 06:55:09 pm »
Cranberry is my favorite. Blackberries work very well, too. They both bring some tannins and acidity as well, so it helps to add some depth to the cider as well.
Will add redcurrants to the cider. Work well in lambic too.
Interesting coincidence - I just started picking my redcurrants and pink currants today. If I had some cider or fresh apple juice laying around, I'd probably join in.
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