Merrydown

Merrydown is a brand of cider manufactured in England, previously having been made in Belgium.^[1] Originally brewed in Sussex, England by the Merrydown brewery, the cider (along with the brewery) was acquired by SHS in 2005.^[2][3] .^[4]

Merrydown Vintage - Gold label

Merrydown is available in 750ml glass bottles as well as 440ml cans and both 500ml bottles.^{[citation needed]} It is a strong cider (7.5% abv) available in silver (dry) and gold (medium) variations.^{[citation needed]} Both are free from artificial flavourings and sweeteners. Instead of using cider yeast champagne yeast is used which is why it is slightly sparkling.^{[citation needed]}

Notes

1. ^ Merrydown, Homepage
2. ^ BBC News
3. ^ Stevenson, Rachel
4. ^ Decision News Media SAS

References

• BBC News. "Merrydown not so merry" 1998-05-22. Retrieved from http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/98828.stm on 2007-09-12
• Decision News Media SAS, "Back-from-the-brink Merrydown agrees sale to SHS", 2005-02-16, retrieved from http://www.beveragedaily.com/news/ng.asp?id=58110-back-from-the on 2007-09-12.
• Merrydown, Homepage. "Heritage", Retrieved from http://www.merrydown.co.uk/about/heritage.shtml on 20079-13
• Stevenson, Rachel. "Merrydown gives up independence" 2005-02-17, retrieved from http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-128765688.html on 2007-09-12.

External links

• Brand Website
• SHS-specific brand