Chester English cider with different flavors

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Cider is a low-alcohol drink that causes light hops and is very refreshing in the summer heat. In addition, a quality product, such as Chesters cider, will not only allow you to fully enjoy its taste, but also keep a clear head. This drink is obtained by fermenting fruit juice with the addition of natural yeast. Yeast can be used both cultivated and natural, found naturally in products.

Where is the drink made?

In Ramenskoye, near Moscow, there is a factory that produces and bottles Chester cider. The brand of this drink refers to the traditional type of cider produced in England. Therefore, the bottle is labeled with the flag of the United Kingdom of Great Britain along with the inscription "Manufactured under the control of European Wines and Spirits LTD". All this is evidence that the producers of the drink in Russia continue the tradition of cider brewing started by the British.

Production Features

The basis of cider is exclusively natural juice, most often apple. And it has absolutely novalues, which varieties are used according to the fruit ripening period. These can be apples from a summer harvest or late varieties harvested in the fall. The most important thing in this business is that the variety of apples used has a pronounced sweet and sour taste and does not contain a lot of sugar.

The following ingredients are declared on the factory label of Chester cider: natural apple juice (there may be several types), citric acid, potassium sorbate, sulfur dioxide. The ingredients included in the cider allow it to be stored for 2 years. There is no base, including alcohol or beer. The fermentation process is caused exclusively by yeast, which is subsequently neutralized with citric acid. All this allows the cider to leave a pleasant sensation of apples in the mouth after drinking.

There are no flavorings in the composition of the drink. This contributes to the fact that the taste is not synthetic, although for some it may seem too primitive. The main characteristics of the drink are as follows: natural, fresh, light, with natural acidity. It is somewhat watery, with an alcohol content of no more than 5.5%.

Drink flavors

The entire range of this cider includes four main flavors:

• apple cider - two kinds;
• pear;
• forest berries;
• cherry.

Descriptions of flavors and features of each option:

• Chesters apple cider. Apple natural juice is its main ingredient. Causes its light yellow color. The taste of pronounced fragrant ripe apples.
• Apple cider semi-dry - has a slightly perceptible aroma of ripe apples, light sourness and a refreshing taste.
• Pear cider Chester – Poire. Fermented pear juice is its base. It imparts a duchesse aroma, caramel yellow color and a fruity caramel sweet taste.
• Chester Berries berry cider (mead). It has an intense ruby color combined with a berry aroma from a bouquet of blueberries, blackberries and blueberries. The composition includes only concentrated, reconstituted blueberry juice. This berry is the best suited for the manufacture of alcoholic beverages. It is she who gives the same indescribable and extravagant taste to Chesters Wild Berries cider. It is worth mentioning that this particular type of cider was developed by the Research Institute of Winemaking in Russia.
• Chesters Cherry cider (mead). Here, despite the fact that only cherry is present, notes of pomegranate are also felt. The color of this cider is bright purple. Modern production technology has made it possible to achieve the taste of real cherry cider, which was previously obtained by fermenting berries in a barrel. The flavor left behind by Chester Cherry Cider has a pronounced velvety tinge with a slight hint of bitterness from the cherry pit.

Where can I buy a drink?

Chester cider from this manufacturer costs an average of 74 rubles. You can save if you buy on promotions that the company often holds. Sold in supermarkets.

How to drink cider correctly?

There are certain rules for drinking this drink. Traditionally, it is served chilled to 14 degrees. Ice may be added to reach the desired temperature. Pour it into a tall glass.

It should be remembered that there is also a tradition to saturate the drink with oxygen. To do this, cider of any kind is poured into a glass from a height of one meter. This contributes to the enhancement of all qualities and the full disclosure of the taste bouquet of the drink. It should be consumed immediately, avoiding the settling of foam.

List of hors d'oeuvres to go with each type of Chester cider s:

• Chesters Apple - fish and meat dishes, all seafood, pastries using light dough, fruit.
• Chesters Apple Sweet and Chesters Poire - perfect with all types of cheeses, deli meats such as foie gras, roasted game, shrimp, mussels and other types of seafood, various types of vegetables and vegetable dishes.
• Chester Berries cider - good with meat dishes and delicacies, any desserts and pastries.
• Cider Cherry - goes well with meat dishes and cheese slices.

Customer reviews of Chester drink

Many Russian consumers have already appreciated the quality of Chesters ciders, the reviews are as follows:

• minimum addition of preservatives;
• insufficient strength, which makes cider a drink for lovers;
• attractive bottle appearance;
• small price;
• no hangover afterusage;
• a great way to cool off in hot weather.

Despite some contradictions that can be explained by individual preferences, consumers made the following conclusions about the drink: it has an optimal price-quality ratio, in terms of its taste, especially in combination with the price, it surpasses the Scandinavian and B altic varieties of ciders.