England is considered the main producer of cider. But the inhabitants of Ireland, there is something to surprise lovers of apple drink. Falling Apple, Dan Kelly’s, Tempted are just some of the Green Island brands. But the most famous of them is “Magners”, to which today’s review is dedicated.
Recipes for cider from apples, cherries, pears.
A bit of history
The Magners brand has been known since 1935. Its creator, William Magner, purchased an apple orchard from a certain Mr. Phelen from County Tipperary and began producing his own drink.
The cider turned out to be so popular that within a few years, Henry Bulmer, the founder and owner of HP Bulmer, which owns the famous Strongbow cider, drew attention to it.
In memory of this, in Ireland, the drink is still sold under the name “Bulmers Irish Cider”.
Despite the alliance with the English manufacturer, Magners was not sold in the UK until the end of the XNUMXth century.
Only in 1999, this drink appeared on the shelves of London and Belfast in an official manner. Here’s a little Irish revenge.
The manufacturer is especially proud of the fact that only natural apple juice is used in the production of Magners, made up of 17 varieties of apples grown in Ireland.
According to the creators, it is he who gives the drink a rich taste and unforgettable aroma.
Taste Overview
The Magners cider line consists of 5 varieties of the drink. Most of them have been known since the XNUMXth century, but some have appeared only in recent years.
Magners Original
The brand’s first and most famous drink.
It has a yellow-orange color and a sour apple flavor with a hint of sweetness.
Due to the strong carbonation, the aroma is difficult to detect, but after standing, the glass will meet you with a fruity bouquet with a slight bitterness.
Despite the increased content of carbonic acid, cider is drunk very easily, leaving no side effects.
Magners Pear
Pure pear cider, aka poiret.
Unlike continental brands, Magners does not add additional ingredients to the poire.
No berries, no cherries, no grapes. Only pure pear juice.
The result is a refreshing golden drink with a bright fruity taste and aroma of a spring garden.
The finish is long, with a slight dryness.
Magners Berry
Another copy from the classic series, aimed at young people.
Bright, noticeable and very sweet. Unfortunately, the sweetness of the drink, coupled with strong carbonation, completely clogs its aroma.
On the other hand, these qualities make “Berry” an excellent ingredient for cocktails. Especially with vodka or gin.
Magners Whisky
And this is a representative of the new generation of Magners.
Introduced in 2015, it became a kind of gift for fans dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the brand.
According to the creators, the drink combines the taste of classic cider and the aroma of Irish whiskey.
Unfortunately, the last ingredient is almost not felt. Tasters note a rich, spiced apple flavor and a delicate aroma of honey and caramel.
Magners Alcohol Free
Another novelty. The non-alcoholic version of the classic Magners is designed specifically for those who want to get acquainted with real Irish cider, but do not want to deal with alcohol.
In this role, he replaced the low-alcohol “Light”, discontinued at the beginning of the century.
The strength of the drink is only 0.05%, which is comparable to kefir or kvass.
Color – golden amber. The taste is sweet, fruity with aromas of spices.
Irish Cider Traditions
The main one is that the drink should be served with ice. Preferably chopped, but also cubed.
As for food, Magnres is best served with stews, meat or fish dishes. You can also serve it with cheeses, puddings and pastries.
An interesting combination would be serving cider with pancakes or pancakes. Especially when it comes to Russian pancakes.
When it comes to cocktails, the main companion for Irish cider is whiskey.
It is advisable to take Irish varieties, devoid of the smoked taste of Scottish or sweet American varieties.
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Relevance: 09.12.2018
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