Brothers Cider
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Brothers Cider is a brand of cider originating in the South West of England but now available at music festivals and stores across the country and online.
[edit] History
The creation of four brothers, Matthew, Jonathan, Francis and Daniel Showering, hence the name Brothers Cider. It was originally made in Shepton Mallet in 1992 and still is to this day. The original Showerings business was perhaps best known for Babycham: it eventually became part of Taunton-Coates-Gaymer, aka Matthew Clark Taunton and now part of the Constellation Group
In 1995 Glastonbury Festival gave way to the Brothers Bar and now is served at many festivals across the country including Download Festival and O2 wireless
[edit] Flavours
Brothers Cider is available in four variations including:
- Festival Strength Pear Cider - 7.0% abv "Perry", The favourite for festival-goers.
- Pear Cider - 4.7% abv "Perry", Light and naturally sparking with a clean and refreshing taste
- Original Apple Cider - 4.7% abv Fresh Apple cider made in a traditional West Country method.
- Strawberry and Pear Cider - 4.0% abv Strawberry infused pear cider. Bright in colour, sweet in smell with a good balance of sweetness and acidity.
All ciders are sold by in 500ml bottles or in cups and plastic bottles at festivals.
