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Cranes Cider Refreshingly Fruity – Review

I absolutely love cider I always have it in pubs or at bbqs, it’s a fantastic drink to have in the summer. However sometimes the flavour of cider can get a bit boring after a while but when I heard about Cranes Cider and the flavours they had I was excited to try them. I have been trying out Cranes 3 different flavours, Cranberry & Lime, Blueberry & Apple and Raspberry & Pomegranate.

How Cranes Cider Started?

The brand Cranes was developed by identical twin brothers Ben and Dan. At University they enjoyed socialising and drinking but wanted to find a drink that wasn’t full of sugar but still tasted great. They managed to develop a naturally light cranberry based cider with 30% fewer calories compared to brand leaders.

The brand name came about by their Dad doing some research and discovering that cranberries used to be called crane-berries after the small, pink blossoms which resemble the head and bill of the Sandhill Crane.

Review of the 3 Flavours:

Cranberry & Lime

This drink is refreshing with the perfect balance of sweet and tart, ideal for a sunny afternoon.

Cranberries & Lime Cranes CiderBlueberry & Apple

This has a lovely crisp flavour and is sweet without being sickly, a perfect drink for a bbq.

Blueberries & Apple Cranes CiderRaspberry & Pomegranate 

This is my favourite one it’s the sweetest of the bunch, but not overpoweringly so. Accompanied with some ice this makes a delicious fruity treat.
Raspberries & Pomegranates Cranes Cider
All 3 ciders were light and didn’t leave you feeling bloated afterwards. They were also sweet but not sickly sweet like some ciders can be. If you like fruity ciders then you should definitely give Cranes a try.

Where to buy?

You can find your local stockist on the Cranes ciders website here Drinkcranes.co.uk
*I was sent Cranes Cider for the purposes of this review but all opinions remain my own*