I reviewed the regular Duntroon cider here. They have now released an extra dry version. It is nice light apple bouquet and taste, and is quite dry with a pleasant tartness. Very nice. Would make a good accompaniment to white meat or seafood. My rating 9/10.
In Britain the laws regulating cider specify that it contain a minumum of only 35% apple juice (or concentrate). This seems extremely low considering the number of Canadian ciders I have tried that list only apples as the ingredient. In France cider must be made from 100% apples.
A voluntary organization in the UK called the Campaign For Real Ale (CAMRA) advocates for higher minimum standards for what they refer to as "real ale", "real cider" and "real perry", as well as traditional British pubs. With 165,000 members it is the largest consumer advocacy group in the UK.
Located in western Canada with cideries in both Vancouver and Calgary, Rock Creek makes a different type of cider in Canada because of the use of British and European apple varieties: Bulmers, Norman, Belle de Boskoop and Bramley. Amber coloured, it has a pronounced apple flavour up front that lingers, and is nicely off dry. Very Nice. 9/10!
A new cider from Spy Cider House and Distillery in Blue Mountain, Ontario. A very light bouquet with a light champagne colour. The taste is light and refreshing with a taste similar to Strongbow but a little lighter, more tart and slightly drier — which I like. My new favorite. 9/10
