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Gwynt Y Ddraig Orchard Gold Cider

May21
2013 Leave a Comment Written by maggie

Vegan Traditional Cidergwyntyddraig_orchard

A traditional oak matured farmhouse cider called Orchard Gold from Gwynt Y Ddraig Welsh Cider & Perry Company.   This is a golden medium cider.

Another really good cider from this company.  It is light and refreshing and tastes lovely.  It is crisp and has a good apple flavour.  I enjoyed this but my favourite is the Black Dragon that I reviewed earlier.   A lovely summery drink.

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Each 500ml bottle is suitable for vegans and vegetarians.  Made using traditional methods.  I got mine from Tesco,  other outlets do sell this lovely cider.

www.gwyntcider.com

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Pen-lon Stout

May17
2013 1 Comment Written by maggie

Vegan Stoutpenlon_stockram

A natural vegan bottled conditioned stout called Stock Ram from Pen-lon Cottage Brewery.  This all grain beer is hand crafted and brewed without chemical additives and made using natural ingredients.

This is the first vegan stout I have tried, Sadly Guinness and other mainstream stout beers are not vegan so this Pen-lon stout makes a great option for vegans.  The stout is dark and very intense,  because it is bottled you do not get the creamy head like you get from a cask stout, but that does not take away from the flavour.  This is a very good stout, rich and lovely.

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Each 500ml bottle is suitable for vegans and vegetarians.  Hand Crafted & Natural. Made with whole barley and whole hops.  I got mine from an independent health food shop.

www.penlon.biz

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Gwynt Y Ddraig Perry Vale Pear Cider

May11
2013 Leave a Comment Written by maggie

Vegan Pear Ciderperryvale

A bottle of pear cider called Perry Vale from Gwynt Y Ddraig. This traditionally made Welsh Pear cider is made with 3 varieties of freshly pressed pears that has been allowed to ferment slowly, and is conditioned in Oak.

This award winning cider is light and quite fruity.  The flavour is of pear but not a strong flavour of pear,  it is quite sweet and slightly sparkling.  A very enjoyable smooth drink which is great for sharing on a warm summers day as it is very refreshing.

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Each 500ml bottle is suitable for vegans and vegetarians.  Made using traditional methods.  I got mine from an independent shop selling Welsh produce,  however  Tesco and other outlets do sell this lovely pear cider.

www.gwyntcider.com

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BottleGreen Elderflower Tonic Water

Apr29
2013 Leave a Comment Written by maggie

Vegan Elderflower Tonic Water

A bottle of tonic mixer with Quinine in an Elderflower flavour from Bottlegreen.  I really like the cordials and ready made sparkling drinks from Bottlegreen, so I was looking forward to trying the tonic.

The tonic is slightly sparkling, not too fizzy. I really enjoyed the flavour of elderflower which is not too sweet with the tonic quinine. I think it works really well as a combination.  This is perfect as a soft drink,  and great as a mixer.  I like to have a Gin & Tonic or a Vodka and Tonic every so often and this will work wonderfully with both of those.  A really good product,  ideal for a summers day as it is very refreshing.

Each 175ml bottle is suitable for vegans and vegetarians.  Free from all artificial sweeteners, preservatives, flavourings and colourings.   Per 100ml is 32kcal.  In shops now.

www.bottlegreendrinks.com

 

 

Please note that my reviews are always honest and unbiased, however I feel it only right to point out that BottleGreen did supply this product for me to review

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Tesco Coconut Banana Smoothies

Apr25
2013 Leave a Comment Written by maggie

Vegan Banana Smoothies

A pack of 4 banana smoothies made with coconut milk from the Free From range at Tesco supermarkets.  I found these in the special diets section of the chiller in Tesco.

I am really pleased with these smoothies.  They are great for lunch boxes or for a light snack.   I think that kids and adults would be pleased with these little packs.  They are made with Banana puree, Apple puree, coconut milk, apple juice, passion fruit juice and calcium.   The flavour is good,  sweet with a hint of sharpness from the apple juice.  The smoothie is a little bit thicker than juice.  I really enjoyed them.

Each 360gram pack of 4 smoothies is suitable for vegans and vegetarians.  Per pouch is 80kcal.  Free from nuts, dairy, eggs, wheat and gluten.  Sold in the chiller section of Tesco supermarkets.

www.tesco.co.uk

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Co-operative Sparkling Drinks

Apr08
2013 Leave a Comment Written by maggie

Vegan Sparkling Raspberry & Elderflower Drinks

A sparkling raspberry juice drink and a sparkling Elderflower drink from the Co-operative supermarket.    Made with sparkling spring water made with British Raspberries and British Elderflowers.

The Elderflower at first taste was quite nice,  however the flavour quickly turned to a slight chemical taste which I did not like,  I think it has too much citric acid in there,  it is also very fizzy.

The Raspberry one is better tasting but again is very fizzy.  The raspberry flavour is pleasant and sweet.

 

I would not buy these again.

Each 330ml bottle is suitable for vegans and vegetarians.  Per 100ml is 30kcal.  Sold in the chiller section of the Co-operative supermarket.

www.goodwithfood.co.uk

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Roland Seguin Cognac

Feb23
2013 Leave a Comment Written by maggie

Vegan Brandy

A VSOP Cognac from Roland Seguin.   I found this Cognac at Vinceremos.  I am fond of brandy with fresh pineapple juice and good Cognac on its own warmed up.  I found this to be pretty good either way,  the flavour is rich and has a lovely warming brandy flavour.  I also thought it is quite good value for an organic Cognac at £29.99 a bottle.

Here is what Vinceremos say about it:-

A stylish cognac from the Seguins which has been aged in oak for over 10 years. VSOP stands for Very Special Old Pale – so named after the aged brandies sold in London in Victorian times. With more intensity, depth of colour and flavour than the VS.

Each 70cl bottle of Cognac is suitable for vegans and vegetarians.  Organic. Natural Cork seal.  40% alcohol.  I got mine at Vinceremos for £29.99

www.vinceremos.co.uk

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Co-op Explorers Sauvignon Blanc

Feb19
2013 Leave a Comment Written by maggie

Vegan White Wine

A bottle of Sauvignon Blanc from Explorers Vineyard made for the Co-operative Supermarket.  From New Zealand winemaker Matt Thomson.  Sauvignon Blanc is one of my favourite tipples when I go out for dinner,  it is so light and refreshing and ideal with food, and for just drinking.  I found this one to be quite good,   the flavour is quite fruity and sweet.  The Description on the bottle says “it has ripe aromas of gooseberry and honeysuckle”.  They say you should have it chilled which I agree with,  it does taste better that way.  Ideal for dinner or to take with you when you are going to a party,  then you know there is something vegan to drink.

Each 75cl bottle is suitable for vegans and vegetarians.  Made in New Zealand. Sold in the Co-operative Supermarket.

www.goodwithfood.co.uk

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Fentimans Cherry Tree Cola

Sep15
2012 Leave a Comment Written by maggie

Vegan Cherry Cola Drink

A botanically brewed Cherry Cola drink from Fentimans.  Since I have discovered that all Fentimans drinks are vegan (excluding the Shandy),  I have been looking forward to trying more flavours.  This cherry cola flavour is wonderful,  the cola and gentle cherry flavours work wonderfully together and make a delightful refreshingly sweet drink.  I really really enjoyed this one.

Each 275ml bottle is suitable for vegans and vegetarians.  It is a fermented botanical cherry drink with ginger and herbal extracts.  Per bottle is 130kcal.  Sold in health food shops and some supermarkets and cafes.

www.fentimans.com

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Samuel Smith Organic Raspberry Beer

Sep02
2012 Leave a Comment Written by maggie

Vegan Raspberry Beer

A bottle of organic Raspberry infused beer from Samuel Smiths.  This beer is made by a small brewer in the UK,  this is the third fruit beer I have tried from this company.  I have to say the Raspberry is my least favourite,  I thought it was OK and it will certainly not go to waste,  but I do prefer the Strawberry and Cherry flavours more.  These fruit beers are lovely on a hot day and are very refreshing and slightly sweet.

Each 355ml bottle of raspberry beer is suitable for vegans and vegetarians, Organic.   Vegan Society Approved.   Made in the UK in a small ancient brewery. Best served chilled.  I bought mine from Vinceremos.co.uk.

www.samuelsmithsbrewery.co.uk

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Together Energy Drink

Aug30
2012 Leave a Comment Written by maggie

Vegan Juice Energy Drink

A goji berry, mango and passionfruit juice with ginseng, coenzyme Q10, Liquorice and carnitine from Together.  I enjoyed this natural energy drink,  you can taste each of the fruit juices and they work well together as a combination.  I like that it is made using all natural ingredients.  Perfect to give you a healthy lift without worrying what it might do to your body like some other unnatural energy drinks.

Each 150ml bottle is suitable for vegans and vegetarians.   Per bottle is 81kcal.  1 of your 5  a day.  I bought mine in an independent health food shop.

www.togetherdrinks.co.uk

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James White Manic Organic Juice

Aug15
2012 Leave a Comment Written by maggie

Vegan Apple & Cherry Juice

A 100% pressed fruit juice with apples and cherry from Manic Organic (James White Drinks Ltd).  This is a really good juice drink,  it is not too sweet.  You can clearly taste the cherries which are sweet and juicy and the apples.  I like that it is organic and not made from concentrate.  Perfect for a nice refreshing drink,  the size of the bottle makes it ideal for lunch boxes.

Each 25cl bottle is suitable for vegetarians and vegans. Organic.  Per 100ml is 47kcal.  I  bought mine in an independent health food shop.

www.jameswhite.co.uk

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Bottle Green Elderflower Cordial

Aug14
2012 Leave a Comment Written by maggie

Vegan Elderflower Cordial

A summer elderflower cordial from Bottle Green.  This is one of my favourite summer drinks.  The cordial can be diluted with water sparkling, still or just some tap water.  It is really refreshing and light.  Perfect for those hot days or when you have been busy working.  I like to drink it outside, as the smell of the cordial is lovely mixed with the outside smell of the garden flowers and cut grass.  This can also be used as a mixer for vodka or gin.  The picture on the right is one of the special edition bottles to celebrate the Elderflower growing season.

Each 500ml bottle is suitable for vegans and vegetarians.  Made with elderflowers and spring water,  free from all artificial colours, flavours and sweeteners.  Per 100ml glass diluted 1/10 is 29kcal.  Sold in supermarkets and health food shops.

www.bottlegreendrinks.com

Please note my reviews are always honest and unbiased, however I feel it only right to point out that the marketing team of Bottle Green did supply this product for me to review.

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Fentimans Dandelion & Burdock

Aug13
2012 Leave a Comment Written by maggie

Vegan Dandelion & Burdock Pop

A fermented botanical dandelion and burdock drink with ginger extract from Fentimans.  What a wonderful drink,  I really like it.  I have not had dandelion & burdock pop since I was a child so I was thrilled to discover that this drink is vegan.  I love that it is made properly with dandelion infusion and burdock infusion.  There is aniseed in there which you can taste, it adds a really pleasant aftertaste.  The flavour is wonderful and refreshing but sweet with that distinctive dandelion and burdock flavour that I cannot describe other than it is really lovely.  A lovely summers drink.

Each 750ml bottle is suitable for vegans.  Traditionally made in the UK.  Botanically brewed. I bought mine in an independent health food shop.

www.fentimans.com

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Organic Budels Lager

Jun30
2012 Leave a Comment Written by maggie

Vegan Organic Lager

An organic lager brewed in Holland from Budels.   There is nothing like a cold beer after a long hard day especially when it has been warm.  This beer is really satisfying,  I like to chill it and then drink it outside in the fresh air.  The lager is really refreshing and is quite light and smooth.  It is made using soft water and is naturally made by four generations of family brewers in Holland.  Perfect for sharing with friends.

Each 33cl bottle is suitable for vegans and vegetarians, organic. I bought mine in a mixed batch from www.vinceremos.co.uk

www.budels.nl

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