My learning for the day

[indigo_rose99]

Upon questioning, "gross" cider has about 4% alcohol, but "soft" cider" has about 2% alcohol.  Soft cider is also a bit sweeter.

Upon tasting, gross cider is only slightly less nasty than beer.

Comments

Mmmmm, french cider

[steelgoh.livejournal.com]

It is very sad to me that you have found french ciders that are not nice. I have tasted a number of these and liked them all. The French who excell at cider are the Normandes et les Bretagnes. There, the cidre sparkles and tastes a fair bit like mild wine.

If I recall correctly, you liked the cherry brandy in Denmark. Have you tried Calvados? It's another apple-based french liquor that drinks very much like brandy.

Re: Mmmmm, french cider

[indigo-rose99.livejournal.com]

I did like the cherry brandy in Denmark. I have never tried Calvados. I'll keep an eye out for it.

Di