Imported Cider in DC?
Sep 1, 2007 | 10:52 am
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Imported Cider in DC?
I'm coming "home" to DC on my holiday to visit friends and go camping. I've recently become quite addicted to both Bulmer's and Kopparberg as a summer beverage. Does anyone know where I can buy Bulmer's/Magner's in bottles? (I know of several irish pubs I can have it in, but would like to take it with me camping). Also, has Kopparberg pear cider (or other varieties) made it to the US from Sweden? (I'd take in-pub suggestions on this one as well!)
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Sep 1, 2007 | 1:33 pm
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I'm coming "home" to DC on my holiday to visit friends and go camping. I've recently become quite addicted to both Bulmer's and Kopparberg as a summer beverage. Does anyone know where I can buy Bulmer's/Magner's in bottles? (I know of several irish pubs I can have it in, but would like to take it with me camping). Also, has Kopparberg pear cider (or other varieties) made it to the US from Sweden? (I'd take in-pub suggestions on this one as well!)
Thanks!
Thanks!
Sep 2, 2007 | 7:16 am
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I think chevvy chase:
http://www.chevychasewine.com/
carries bulmer & manger
do a search for cider. what are those $14-15 ciders????
http://www.chevychasewine.com/
carries bulmer & manger
do a search for cider. what are those $14-15 ciders????
Sep 2, 2007 | 12:59 pm
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Thanks for the Chevy Chase Link!
Sadly Woodchuck is not an acceptable substitute. While its widely available, I don't find it very tasty. Though I've never tried their perry so perhaps I'll investigate that.
Sadly Woodchuck is not an acceptable substitute. While its widely available, I don't find it very tasty. Though I've never tried their perry so perhaps I'll investigate that.
Sep 2, 2007 | 2:01 pm
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I had a look at some local places to see if they export but sadly they don't. But you can get some info from www.dunkertons.co.uk and http://www.orchard-hive-and-vine.co.uk/
Sep 2, 2007 | 2:18 pm
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I had a look at some local places to see if they export but sadly they don't. But you can get some info from www.dunkertons.co.uk and http://www.orchard-hive-and-vine.co.uk/
Sep 2, 2007 | 2:39 pm
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I've occasionally seen Magner's at several neighbourhood liquor stores as well as Strongbow (Yes, I know it's made by poms)...
As far as pubs, the Brickskeller over on 23rd and P generally has a fairly good selection, but it's only in bottles and their inventory is very variable.
As far as pubs, the Brickskeller over on 23rd and P generally has a fairly good selection, but it's only in bottles and their inventory is very variable.
Sep 2, 2007 | 4:40 pm
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I've occasionally seen Magner's at several neighbourhood liquor stores as well as Strongbow (Yes, I know it's made by poms)...
As far as pubs, the Brickskeller over on 23rd and P generally has a fairly good selection, but it's only in bottles and their inventory is very variable.
As far as pubs, the Brickskeller over on 23rd and P generally has a fairly good selection, but it's only in bottles and their inventory is very variable.
I know I can get it at the Brick, and several Irish Bars much closer to where I'll be crashing my first night (both Fado's and the Irish Channel in Chinatown have it), but I'm really looking for the portability factor.
Sep 9, 2007 | 6:27 am
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Depends which Bulmers you mean
Strongbow is made by an English company called HP Bulmer Ltd (They also make Scrumpyjack & Woodpecker). While Bulmers (Magners outside Ireland) is made by an Irish company called Bulmers Ltd.
Given the choice, I would take a Pear or Blueberry Kopparberg over any of the above brands.
Strongbow is made by an English company called HP Bulmer Ltd (They also make Scrumpyjack & Woodpecker). While Bulmers (Magners outside Ireland) is made by an Irish company called Bulmers Ltd.
Given the choice, I would take a Pear or Blueberry Kopparberg over any of the above brands.