Beer of the week: Long Meadow Blossom Burst Cider, 4.5% abv, 500ml — €2.99

Long Meadow Cider is made by the McKeever family from Portadown in Co Armagh with apples grown on their 30-acre farm. 

Stockists: Widely available in Northern Ireland, Egans Portlaoise, Donnybrook Fair, Selected SuperValu (Palmerstown, Skerries)

They are long standing members of Cider Ireland and although not widely in the Republic, you will see it in pubs and restaurants in Munster and elsewhere.