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PAIRINGS ANDtastesFOOD OPPORTUNITIES WITH CIDERthat enhance and flavours in food. The Guide, for you, the innkeeper. We are investing in the brand with TV advertising, so your customers will know about the brand, and will be asking for it by name. Provenance and authenticity is so important, and at Thatchers we do everything differently to ensure a quality pint of cider every time. From the quality of the apples we grow – we only accept the best from our growers – to the continued investment in our cider mill to produce world class Somerset ciders, to the hands-on experience our cidermakers bring - we test every batch of cider - all results in a great tasting cider, that people want to buy."
Innovation Thatchers Family Reserve is a fine Somerset Sparkling Apple Wine, making the drink an alternative to Prosecco. The cider rediscovers the recipe for “champagne cider” originally crafted by the brand’s founder William Thatcher in the early 1900s. Today,
From including cider recommendations on menus; using tasting notes on chalk boards with meal suggestions; to holding cider/food pairing evenings, we know that it can really help operators to find a point of difference and encourage new trade. To help, we’ve created a cider and food pairing guide, which tells people about the principles of food pairing, the characteristics to look out for, and importantly plenty of ideas of food and flavour suggestions to get the creative juices flowing. The Thatchers Guide to Pairing Cider with Food not only demonstrates the versatility of cider when it comes to serving it with a meal, but also the characteristics
which is available in full at www.thatcherscider.co.uk, looks at the characteristics of ciders, and then explains why certain foods work well. Here are some ideas for pairing suggestions: • The natural fruit acids in cider provide a refreshing, mouth-watering quality, cutting through fatty food, such as battered fish and chips. • A rich, full-bodied cider such as Thatchers Vintage can take on hearty dishes, such as strong cheeses, beef or lamb dishes such as curries or lasagne. • Juicy, fruity and aromatic ciders, such as Thatchers Katy can be paired with savoury dishes that feature fresh fruit, fruit sauces, chutneys or caramelised onions – think of pork with apple sauce, parma ham with melon or onion bhajis with mango chutney. • Lively bubbles give the impression of being extra mouth-watering and thirst-quenching, and are perfect for light savoury and salty snacks and starters. Thatchers Family Reserve is an 11% sparkling apple wine, perfect for special occasions and celebratory events.
Thatchers has taken William’s sparkling apple wine recipe to create a delicate, elegant fizz, that is just perfect for special occasions and celebrations. "Selecting the first gentle pressing of its beautiful Katy apples to create the finest and most delicate juice, Thatchers has created an 11% abv sparkling apple wine. It has light golden hues, gentle fine bubbles, and a great combination of intensity, delicacy and length." Martin Thatcher, fourth generation cidermaker says, “This is a very special sparkling wine, not just because the recipe originated with my Great Grandfather, but because we have taken great care and attention to produce a very fine Somerset apple wine. Using the first pressing to extract the finest juice is a skill that our cidermakers have put to great use with Family Reserve.” Thatchers, based at Myrtle Farm in Somerset, has a reputation for expertly using its apples to create ciders with character and quality, and is now adding its first apple wine to the family. The Katy apple is a fine dessert fruit, a bright red apple that is a cross between the Worcester Pearmain and James Grieve, that provides Thatchers with the perfect balance between acidity and sweetness. Martin continues, “Our orchards are cared for like no other, resulting in apples of the highest quality. “Family Reserve is created at the foot of the stunning Mendip Hills where we take inspiration from our surroundings, respecting tradition and embracing a modern approach creating interesting and premium drinks from the tastiest apples. “English sparkling wines are quickly gaining an international reputation for their amazing quality. We hope very much that people will take Family Reserve Sparkling Apple Wine to their hearts.” www.innkeepermagazine.co.uk
Seasonal Cider Cocktails Cider cocktails are a great way to attract the interest of your customers, particularly over the summer period. Try these two refreshing ideas, featuring Thatchers Haze, and also Thatchers Katy, offering your customers a great experience.
Thatchers Haze and Gin Cocktail - 275ml Thatchers Haze - 25ml shot of premium quality gin Mix the Thatchers Haze with the gin. Pour over crushed ice and top the glass with mint, cucumber, lime and of course a slice of red apple.
Katy Blossom – a refreshing summer punch - 700ml Thatchers Katy - 100ml elderflower cordial - juice of 1 lime - crushed ice - 2 thinly sliced red apples Mix together the Katy Cider, elderflower cordial, and lime juice in a jug. Pour into individual glasses over crushed ice, and top with slices of red apple. JUNE / JULY 2018 | INN KEEPER | 19