Thatchers Gold Can Cider, 24 x500 ml

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Thatchers are also involved in many local events and festivals including: Glastonbury Festival, Royal Bath and West Show, Bristol International Balloon Fiesta and Cambridge Folk Festival. Magners Pear Irish Cider - 235 calories (500ml; 4.5 percent) 24g of sugar (4.8g of sugar per 100ml). Thatchers Haze Cloudy Somerset Cider - 245 calories (500ml; 4.5 percent) 50g of sugar - (4.1g of sugar per 100ml).

Whilst many might find it surprising that cider wasn’t already the number one choice given the well-known cider loving nature of the West Country, analyst CGA has revealed that until now, no cider has ever sold enough to overtake a beer or lager into the number one position in any region in the UK. Now Thatchers Gold can take the accolade for the first time, here in the South-West!* It's widely known as the national drink of the West Country 'nation', but for the first time since records began to be kept, a specific brand of cider has become the best-selling draught pint sold in pubs and bars in the South West of England. Pretty Good Digital. "Glastonbury Festival - Local company Mallets to supply cider at Glastonbury 2019". Glastonbury Festival - 21st-25th June, 2017 . Retrieved 23 August 2019. Green, Martin. "Thatchers Cider renews sponsorship of Bath rugby". Drinks Retailing . Retrieved 29 December 2017.A century of cider-making expertise at village company". Weston, Worle & Somerset Mercury. 4 November 2012 . Retrieved 22 January 2013. The fizzy golden apple drink has been around for around 20 years and is so beloved by fans of Bristol City that supporters sing a song about the drink, to the tune of Gold by Spandau Ballet. We actually have two of our best-selling ciders in the top ten LAD (long alcoholic drinks) in the South-West with our cloudy apple cider, Thatchers Haze, at number 8.

If we consider this as a mass market cider, as it would be in the UK, Yes, it’s not as big as Strongbow or Bulmers but still very big. But as something that is easy to find its pretty drinkable. Completely acceptable for drinking at the footy match (that Thatchers are probably sponsoring). However I want it bigger and bolder. ProductThe Thatchers company was founded by William Thatcher in 1904. [1] His son Stanley Thatcher, born in 1910, began selling draught cider to pubs in Somerset and the company's presence in the area grew. The company is still family owned and employs around 200 people. [2] In 1992 Martin took over from his father, John Thatcher, as managing director. [3] [4] Whether for parties, family gatherings, outdoor eats and barbecues, this will suit those occasions where you’re looking to share with friends.” Thatchers Gold was first produced at Myrtle Farm some twenty years ago, and since then has seen consistent growth not just in the South-West but across the UK, sold on draught in pubs and bars, as well as glass bottles and cans with high street retailers. In fact, it has grown more than any other apple cider over the last three years** helping Thatchers become the UK’s second largest cider maker.

Thatcher's lost their ongoing cider sponsorship of the Glastonbury festival in 2019 to Mallets cider. [11] TV advertisements [ edit ] Thatchers relegated the Burton-brewed lager Carling - which is number one in the rest of the country - to the region's number two, and it is the first time any brand of cider has been top of the 'CGA OPMS All records Value and Volume' charts - the pub equivalent of the Top 40 music charts. Thatchers Gold has been featured in Thatchers’ TV ads over the last decade, and for those living in Bristol, is even sung about by Bristol City FC fans at Ashton Gate Stadium! Thatchers aired on national TV with Time Stops in 2015, with the concept of showcasing the 12:30pm tasting that happens every Friday at Myrtle Farm, claiming the cider isn’t released until Martin Thatcher has tasted each batch after arriving in a balloon. [12] [13] See also [ edit ] Whilst many might find it surprising that cider wasn’t already the number one choice given the well-known cider loving nature of the West Country, analyst CGA has revealed that until now, no cider has ever sold enough to overtake a beer or lager into the number one position in any region in the UK. Now Thatchers Gold can take the accolade for the first time, here in the South West," said a Thatchers spokesperson.An incredible 15.2 million pints of Thatchers Gold, made in Sandford just outside of Bristol, were poured in the pubs and bars of the West Country during 2022, and it's the first time that the single most-bought brand of alcoholic drink wasn't a lager, a beer or an ale.

Thatchers Gold was first produced at Myrtle Farm twenty years ago, and since then has seen consistent growth not just in the South-West but across the UK. It is sold on draught in pubs and bars, as well as in glass bottles and cans with high street retailers.Its appeal starts right here at Myrtle Farm where we craft Gold with the very best tasting apples," added Mr Thatcher. "We have a saying that the best cider starts in the orchard, and that’s exactly the case with Gold.