Scrumpy
Scrumpy is a term often used for strong ciders made in West Country of England.[1] The term is especially used to distinguish those made locally in smaller quantities and using traditional methods from mass produced branded ciders.[citation needed]
The name is believed to derive from the obsolete dialect term "scrimp", meaning a small or withered apple, which also gave rise to the verb "scrump", meaning to steal fruit.[2][3] It can be applied to basic home made ciders as well as to commercially produced and marketed varieties.[citation needed]
Scrumpy can be dry or sweet, however tends to be stronger in alcohol and more tannic than most commercial ciders.[citation needed] It is often cloudy in appearance, and is usually still rather than carbonated.[citation needed]
Scrumpy was often featured in the songs of The Wurzels, a folk/comedy/country group from South West England, especially in the song "I Am A Cider Drinker".[citation needed] Also the song "Drink up ye Zider".
[edit] References
- ^ Soanes, Catherine (2005). The Oxford Dictionary of English (revised edition). Oxford University Press. ISBN 0-19-861057-2. http://www.oxfordreference.com/views/ENTRY.html?subview=Main&entry=t140.e69266.
- ^ "h2g2 - Scrumpy". BBC. http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/A689060. Retrieved 2010-09-20.
- ^ "scrump definition | English Definition Dictionary | Reverso". Dictionary.reverso.net. http://dictionary.reverso.net/english-definitions/scrump. Retrieved 2010-09-20.
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