Battle of The Cidermaker’s Euston Cider Tap

very first Euston Cider Tap “Battle of The Cidermaker’s” event this Friday 19th.

The purpose of the evening is to bring together our talented cidermakers, experienced connoisseurs and enthusiasts under one roof. We want people to drink, talk and learn all about cider from the best in the game.

ADDRESS

The Euston Cider Tap
190 Euston Road
NW1 2EF


LOCATION

Please head to the second floor of the Cider Tap


PARKING

Should you require parking, there is a small amount available behind the Euston Tap next to the Grant Thornton building located on Melton Street. If there is no above ground parking, there are a number of underground spaces. Other than that, there are plenty of streets where you can pay for parking which should be free from 6.30pm.


STRUCTURE FOR THE EVENING

Cider makers

Dorset
Sherborne Cider
Purbeck Cider Company
Dorset Sunshine
Dorset Nectar 

Herefordshire
Oliver’s Cider&Perry (Tom Oliver)
Newton Court Cider (Paul Stephens)
Once Upon A Tree (Sally Booth)

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Judging Panel

1. Simon Wright (Hawkes Cider)
2. Ian White, CAMRA
3. Jess Marsh, CAMRA
4. Euston Cider Tap Employee

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6.30pm - Cidermakers / Judging Panel / Distributors arrive


6.45pm - 8pm - Blind Tastings commence

NB. Each cider maker must bring a bottle of their best Dry/Medium/Sweet Still and Sparkling Medium/Sparkling Sweet.
      The judging panel are then in charge of rating each cider which will be unknown to themselves and everyone else.
      By the end of the evening there will be an individual winner and then a regional winner based on total marks scored.

The score sheet will be comprised of the following:-

VISUAL / 3
AROMA  / 5
TASTE / 7
MOUTH FEEL / 5

= 20 marks in total
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8pm - Presentation and awards

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8.15pm onwards - A chance to "Meet The Maker” , drink, chat etc!