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Devon-based Lyme
Bay Winery's newly
rebranded Jack Ratt
Sparkling Cider is
a traditional west
country carbonated cider that takes
its name from notorious 19th century
smuggler, Jack Rattenbury, who hid
his contraband in caves and sunken
barrels off the coast, retrieving them
by 'creeping' the ocean floor with a
grappling hook. The new-look bottles
have been created to better tell the story
behind this cider's bold and refreshing
flavours, celebrating the heritage of
traditional cider making and the area's
swashbuckling past.Made using a
blend of freshly-pressed juice from
local apples, including Tramlett's Bitter,
Foxwhelp and Tom Putt, all of which
would have been used in cider making
during Jack Rattenbury's lifetime, the
sparkling cider has a rich amber colour
and fresh apple-like aroma. RRP £2.55
for a 500ml bottle. Now also available
in a 3-litre bag-in-box which is easy to
transport, pour and reseal so you can
take it away on a summer's day for your
own adventure. The Jack Ratt bag-inbox range includes a traditional and
fruity Scrumpy, RRP £11.49, and a fullbodied strong
Vintage Dry, RPP £11.99.
Available from independent retailers,
including delis and farm shops.
www.lymebaywinery.co.uk.
Double bubble
Cranes cider is brewed using the finest
cranberries as well as apples to deliver a
refreshingly crisp cider. Cambridgeshire
BOOZE CREWS
A brief overview of alcoholic British-based brews for a summertime
of sipping (always in moderation, of course).
FOOD
NEWS
based twins Ben and Dan Ritsema have
developed the Cranes brand to produce
a craft fruit cider for this popular market.
They have created a naturally light craft
cider by utilising the sweetness of the fruit,
meaning Cranes ciders have 30% fewer
calories compared to brand leaders. Each
500ml bottle contains 220 calories with no
artificial colours, flavourings, sweeteners
or preservatives. Available in three
refreshing flavours; Cranberry & Lime,
Blueberries & Apple and Raspberries &
Pomegranate, Cranes is the naturally light
alternative to the fruit ciders currently on
the market.