scrumpy

Scrumpy is the name for strong cider in the West of England.

Pear scrumpy is a term used for a strong cider made from pears.

Scrumpy can be dry or sweet.

Mendip Scrumpy is now available in supermarkets in a 2l bottle.

Scrumpy Jack is a brand of dry cider, 6% alc.

Scrumpy is usually very pulpy.

Scrumpy Jack is also produced under licence in Devon by Czk1.

Draught Scrumpy.

The tradition continues today with groups such as The Wurzels specialising in Scrumpy and Western music.

Scrumpy is a name given to traditional Somerset cider, and is frequently referred to in The Wurzels songs.

In the last episode of the first series, Michael appears at Alan's party already drunk on Scrumpy Jack and proceeds to insult the other guests.

Notable for Scrumpy, Hammers and Zombie Survival Knife.

Like Apple Scrumpy, it tends to be higher in alcohol than Pear Cider and more tannic.

Exports of Scrumpy Jack began to Ireland in 1990, Spain in 1991 and Sweden in 1992.

Westcounty Scrumpy and Western band The Wurzels recorded the song for their 2011 Christmas Album.

It has a varied cultural tradition ranging from the Arthurian legends to The Wurzels, a band specialising in Scrumpy and Western music.

The Wurzels' particular "genre" of music was named Scrumpy and Western after the group's first EP of the same name, issued early in 1967.

The Skimmity Hitchers are a Scrumpy & Western band from the West Country of England.

The name comes from Apple Scrumpy and like Pear Cider it is a made up name which cider-makers see as being more understandable to the modern consumer.

Cider, known as 'Cyder' or 'Scrumpy' is the traditional drink of Devon as it was in much of the Westcountry, peasants often paid an allowance of three pints per day.

The term Pear Scrumpy has been coined by cider-makers who wished to differentiate their traditionally stronger cider (7-8%) from the lower in alcohol 'Pear Cider' and 'Perry' currently on the market.

I'm only here for the beer in the first place and, the way I see it, if old skull-face came knocking on my door with his scythe at least I could get my laughing gear around some of that celestial scrumpy!

Many idyllic days had drifted by for us there in summers past, lounging on the lawns drinking cans of Scrumpy Jack, watching cabin cruisers chug their weary way up stream, wondering what it would be like when we were all famous.

An example of this binge drinking mentality, often seen amongst university students, is the popularity of drinking games such as Edward Wineyhands and Scrumpy Hands, similar to the American drinking game Edward Fortyhands.

The subsequent Scrumpy & Western EP released the following year, did not achieve as high a chart placing, however it gave name to whole new genre of music Scrumpy and Western.