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Lorrainelovesplants



Joined: 13 Oct 2006
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Location: Dordogne
PostPosted: Thu Jan 30, 14 4:47 pm    Post subject: need a name for cider Reply with quote
    

We have been approved to sell our cider and I now need a name. You would think this was easy, but the kids dont want it called Killibury cider (parents are sooo embarassing) .

Personally, although our name and address have to be in the small print on the back, Id like somthing more punchy on the front.

Id like a contemporary design, red label with something simple on it, perhaps 2 colour (black & green possibly).
IAny bottles we sell will probably be at a posh wine shop in town. My customer Im aiming at is the 'normal' punter, possibly holidaymaker - not aiming at youngsters or crusty old beardies. Containers will also be available from us here at our temporary events.

So far Ive looked at a variety of names (some already in use so theyre out), but probably two words, the second being Cider.

Any ideas welcome.

Lloyd



Joined: 24 Jan 2005
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 30, 14 4:57 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

What are the characteristics of the drink? From what apple variety, is it clear or cloudy, and what strength?

Piggyphile



Joined: 02 Apr 2009
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Location: Galicia
PostPosted: Thu Jan 30, 14 5:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Wader Cider?

derbyshiredowser



Joined: 11 Feb 2007
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Location: derbyshire
PostPosted: Thu Jan 30, 14 5:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

If I remember correctly isn't your husband a blacksmith? what about Forge cider, Blacksmiths, Steel Smoter , Oresome, Ironbrew (probably used before. )

Lorrainelovesplants



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PostPosted: Thu Jan 30, 14 5:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Well, initially we'll be offering a slightly cloudy cider at 5% made from Cornish grown apples, a mix of dessert & cider apples. Its on the dry side of medium. No additives.

John has suggested Holy Water

Bodrighy



Joined: 15 Aug 2008
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Location: Near Devizes
PostPosted: Thu Jan 30, 14 5:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Hernyek sider.............cornish for iron cider

sugen aval.................apple juice

Pete

Lorrainelovesplants



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PostPosted: Thu Jan 30, 14 5:49 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

dd

I like the association with blacksmithing, but I think forge cider already exists. (I like Iron Brew).

So far the only other suggestion was rubberlegs scrumpy

Lorrainelovesplants



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PostPosted: Thu Jan 30, 14 5:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Pete...
what is the Cornish equivalent for 'water of life' (assuming that you know this)

Bodrighy



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PostPosted: Thu Jan 30, 14 5:54 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

dowra bywnans. Don't leave the a off 'dowra' as that means urine LOL. Not a good name for cider

Pete

Lloyd



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PostPosted: Thu Jan 30, 14 6:00 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

"Traditional Cider from Cornwall" ?

derbyshiredowser



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PostPosted: Thu Jan 30, 14 6:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

I like Rubberlegs Scrumpy as in "pint of rubber legs landlord " has a good ring about it reducing to the still orderable "pint o wubberlegs" after 6 pints

Pilsbury



Joined: 13 Dec 2004
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 30, 14 6:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Could you make an anagram out of initials or use a play on words, the name doesnt have to mean a rhing except be personal to you for example i called my jerky business wild dutch, it has caused no end of questiins but the simple truth is my surname is savage ana my wife was holland..... Savage holland = wild dutch

Behemoth



Joined: 01 Dec 2004
Posts: 19023
Location: Leeds
PostPosted: Thu Jan 30, 14 6:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Anvil.
Hammer and tongs.
Bellows.
Smith's.
Thirsty work.
Steam hammer.
Rusty rivet ( unbelievably asda already have this).

dpack



Joined: 02 Jul 2005
Posts: 45374
Location: yes
PostPosted: Thu Jan 30, 14 6:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

"placename" cider is good branding and the type ,and name of brew can go in the small print

rubberlegs,crooked cock etc are usually used on inferior products for emmets

with a brand name that is simple and traditional (such as by place or owners name)will appeal to your target market and makes it easier to add new lines with "brand" "but new"

descriptive names for each product can be more inventive but simple seems to work best for brand name in food/drink products

earthyvirgo



Joined: 24 Aug 2007
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Location: creating prints in the loft, Gerlan
PostPosted: Thu Jan 30, 14 9:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

I like beer/cider names with a touch of gentle humour.

TangleFoot
Bishops Finger
Hobgoblin
Old Peculiar
Baz's Bonce Blower (and it was)

...and so on

EV

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