Somersby Cider

I must rave about this recent discovery.

At home, last night on the couch, watching my favourite trashy Recipe to Riches (that reminds me, gotta buy some samosas) when the bf returned with his usual Draught and a gift.  A can of golden goodness.

He read my mind! I was examining the light and pretty can wondering it’s too bogan of me to drink cider from a can rather than a bottle when I cracked the seal and some excessive liquid splashed on my thumb.  I listlessly licked it off when an explosion happened in my mouth.

Now I was excited. The cider has a great refreshing flavour which just washes over you. It took me back to summer, beaches, hot nights, barbeques and relaxing. Really tasted like adult, sophisticated pear juice with an alcholic after-hit. At 4.5% alchol concentration, it’s not light on the good stuff but you don’t feel it until much later because that light, fruity taste is so absorbing.

It’s not heavy or dark as some cider’s can be. It’s actually more uplifting and chilled. The sweetness also makes it perfect for anyone whose not too keen on the taste of alcohol. (So it’s probably a bit of a girly drink but there’s nothing wrong with that!)

Now, I’m not one to drink much, as my friends and work colleagues know. But I do like my cider when I do drink, good alternative to beer and usually quite fruity.

“Premium European Cider” it boasts curvily near the top of the can. And I can say with certainty that it was a lot better than the pear cider I had in Switzerland (although the sizing of the Swiss cider is beyond reproach).

Created in Europe and packaged in Laverton. Can’t get anymore Aussie than that.

And apparently they also make apple cider. Well, now we know what I’m doing Friday night.

Live long and love cider!