Cider belongs to low-alcohol drinks, causes light hops and refreshes well 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. Get this drink by fermenting fruit juice with the addition of natural yeast. Yeast can be used both cultivated and natural, naturally found in foods.
Where is the drink made?
In Ramenskoye, near Moscow, there is a plant where Chester cider is produced and bottled. The brand of this drink refers to the traditional type of cider made in England. Therefore, the bottle is labeled with the flag of the United Kingdom of Great Britain together with the inscription “Made under the control of European Wines and Spirits LTD”. All this is evidence that the beverage manufacturers in Russia continue the cider tradition begun by the British.
Production Features
The basis of cider is exclusively natural juice, most often apple. Moreover, it does not matter which varieties are used according to the ripening date of the fruits. It can be apples from the summer harvest or late varieties harvested in the fall. The most important thing in this matter is that the variety of apples used has a pronounced sweet and sour taste and does not contain a lot of sugar.
The following components are declared on the Chester cider factory label: natural apple juice (several types may be present), 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 process of fermentation is caused exclusively by yeast, which is subsequently neutralized by citric acid. All this allows the cider to leave a pleasant sensation of apples in the mouth after consumption.
The composition of the drink lacks flavorings. 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 differs in some water content, with an alcohol content of not more than 5.5%.
Tastes of drink
The entire range of this cider includes four basic tastes:
- apple cider - two types;
- pear;
- berries;
- cherry.
Descriptions of taste and features of each option:
- Apple Cider Chesters. Natural apple juice is its main ingredient. It determines its light yellow color. Taste pronounced aromatic ripe apples.
- Semi-dry apple cider - has a slightly perceptible aroma of ripe apples, a slight sourness and a refreshing taste.
- Chester Pear Cider - Poire. Fermented pear juice is its foundation. It gives a delicious aroma, caramel yellow color and a fruity caramel sweet taste.
- Berry cider Chester Berries (mead). It has a rich ruby color in combination with a berry aroma from a bouquet of blueberries, blackberries and blueberries. The composition includes only concentrated, restored juice from blueberries. This berry is the best suited for the manufacture of alcoholic beverages. It is she who gives that very indescribable and extravagant taste to the Chester cider “Forest Berries”. It is worth mentioning that this particular type of cider was developed by the research institute of winemaking in Russia.
- Cherry Chester Cherry Cider (Mead). Here, despite the fact that only cherry is present, the notes of pomegranate are also felt. The color of this cider is bright purple. Modern production technology has made it possible to obtain the taste of real cherry cider, which was previously obtained by fermenting berries in a barrel. The taste left by the Chester Cherry cherry cider has a pronounced velvet tint with a slight sensation of the bitterness of a cherry stone.
Where can I buy a drink?
Chester cider from this manufacturer costs an average of 74 rubles. You can save if you buy at stocks, which are often held by the company. Sold in supermarkets.
How to drink cider?
There are certain rules for drinking this drink. Traditionally, it is served chilled to 14 degrees. It is allowed to add ice to achieve 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. For this, any kind of cider is poured into a glass from a height of one meter. This helps to enhance all qualities and the full disclosure of the taste bouquet of the drink. It is worth using immediately, avoiding the subsidence of the foam.
List of snacks suitable for a particular type of Chester s cider:
- Chesters Apple - fish and meat dishes, all seafood, pastries using light dough, fruits.
- Chesters Apple Sweet and Chesters Poire - perfectly combined with all types of cheeses, meat delicacies such as foie gras, baked game, shrimp, mussels and other types of seafood, various types of vegetables and dishes from them.
- Cider Chester Berries - good with meat dishes and delicacies, any desserts and pastries.
- Cider Cherry - goes well with meat dishes and cheese slices.
Chester customer reviews
Already many Russian consumers have appreciated the quality of Chesters ciders, the following reviews:
- minimal preservatives;
- insufficient fortress, which makes cider a drink for lovers;
- attractive appearance of the bottle;
- low price;
- lack of a hangover after eating;
- 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 taste, especially in combination with price, it surpasses the Scandinavian and Baltic varieties of cider.