The recommended daily sugar intake for an adult according to health experts is 30g, which roughly equates to seven whole sugar cubes. It has 500acres of its own orchard, [5] as well as using apples from other growers in the area. Alongside its bush orchards, Thatchers has pioneered a method of growing its apple trees in a hedgerow style. [5] Trained on wires, this enables easier harvesting and also helps to ensure the fruit has the optimum combination of sunlight and rain. It has also led to the development of a new bespoke harvester. [6] At the height of season, Thatchers can press 500 tonnes of apples per day. Thatchers also maintains an exhibition orchard in which over 458 different varieties of apple tree are grown. [5] Many of the traditional ciders produced at Myrtle Farm are matured in 100-year-old oak vats, which gives the cider a distinctive taste although much of their range has a higher than average alcohol content. [7] The highest rate of sale of all draught apple ciders in the UK, Gold drives more cash in the till than any other cider brand. Appealing to a broad demographic, Gold is ranked as the No.1 apple cider produced by an independent, family owned, cider maker. Green, Martin. "Thatchers Cider renews sponsorship of Bath rugby". Drinks Retailing . Retrieved 29 December 2017. Following close behind is the classic Strawberry and Lime Kopparberg cider which contains more sugar than two Classic Magnum Ice Creams.

When glucose levels are persistently raised, glucose molecules become irreversibly bound to proteins in the circulation. Because glucose can’t enter muscle and fat cells properly, cell metabolism also becomes abnormal, and this can contribute to rising blood pressure and cholesterol imbalances.

Pretty Good Digital. "Glastonbury Festival - Local company Mallets to supply cider at Glastonbury 2019". Glastonbury Festival - 21st-25th June, 2017 . Retrieved 23 August 2019. Again it tastes like it is trying to be a full flavoured aged Somerset style cider but it just falls short. When served cold it is at its best. It has a toned down taste of your classic Somerset ciders with a good balance of bitter apples but low in tannin. There is plenty of fizz with no residual sugar. It isn’t undrinkable but it just needs to be amped up to get a full hit of flavour. Final Thoughts on Thatchers Gold Medium Dry The more I drink of this more more I question my memory of what I thought of this same cider when it was in the bottled format. I think I have fonder memories of the bottled version. Experts warn that enjoying a fruity cider drink or five could be one of the biggest culprits for blood sugar levels. Magners Pear Irish Cider - 235 calories (500ml; 4.5 percent) 24g of sugar (4.8g of sugar per 100ml).

Highest rate of sale of all draught apple ciders – driving more cash in the till than any other cider brand. * The UK Chief Medical Officers advise that it is not safe to drink more than 14 units a week on a regular basis ( source). Furthermore, Magners Original and Stowford Press also retained their places from last year – fourth and fifth respectively. Although it’s great to let loose and enjoy those long summer evenings, it’s important for people to be aware of how these habits can impact glucose levels and that if left undiagnosed, diabetes can be dangerous.Thatcher's lost their ongoing cider sponsorship of the Glastonbury festival in 2019 to Mallets cider. [11] TV advertisements [ edit ] Made to measure– Thatchers new bespoke harvester cares for the apples". Farming Monthly. 18 July 2012 . Retrieved 22 January 2013. Cider division: Strongbow and its sister variant Dark Fruits took the top two spots (credit: Getty/jtyler) GP and Medical Adviser at Prescription Doctor, Dr Aragona Gisueppe added: “Consuming too many alcoholic drinks can have a hugely damaging effect on your health.