After some travels over to the UK and sampling the ciders over there, I am a bit saddened that here in the States, we do not have many "cider" options. Obviously this is because, bars here mostly only stock beers. But also, there is not much "demand" for ciders here. Until I went and sampled some amazing ciders myself, I never knew what I was missing.
For all of your UK'ers, what are good ciders? I have done some initial searching and have found that ciders in your pubs have often been subject to the same laws that effect our beers here.. marketing/budgets=increased product placement... even IF it is a worse product.
Over here in the USA, I have only been able to find Aspall, Blackthorn, and Strongbow imported. What are your opinions on those? I personally tend to like dry.. non-sugary, and strong cider.
And lastly, I am considering learning how to make cider myself. Yes, I love cider. Who has tips or suggestions in this area?
cheers!