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Lorrainelovesplants

Joined: 13 Oct 2006
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Location: Dordogne

Posted: Thu Jan 30, 14 4:47 pm Post subject: need a name for cider

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)

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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
Posts: 2699

Posted: Thu Jan 30, 14 4:57 pm Post subject:
What are the characteristics of the drink? From what apple variety, is it clear or cloudy, and what strength?

Piggyphile

Joined: 02 Apr 2009
Posts: 891
Location: Galicia

Posted: Thu Jan 30, 14 5:13 pm Post subject:
Wader Cider?

derbyshiredowser

Joined: 11 Feb 2007
Posts: 980
Location: derbyshire

Posted: Thu Jan 30, 14 5:45 pm Post subject:
If I remember correctly isn't your husband a blacksmith? what about Forge cider, Blacksmiths, Steel Smoter , Oresome, Ironbrew (probably used before. )

Lorrainelovesplants

Joined: 13 Oct 2006
Posts: 6521
Location: Dordogne

Posted: Thu Jan 30, 14 5:47 pm Post subject:
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
Posts: 2157
Location: Near Devizes

Posted: Thu Jan 30, 14 5:48 pm Post subject:
Hernyek sider.............cornish for iron cider sugen aval.................apple juice Pete

Lorrainelovesplants

Joined: 13 Oct 2006
Posts: 6521
Location: Dordogne

Posted: Thu Jan 30, 14 5:49 pm Post subject:
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

Joined: 13 Oct 2006
Posts: 6521
Location: Dordogne

Posted: Thu Jan 30, 14 5:51 pm Post subject:
Pete... what is the Cornish equivalent for 'water of life' (assuming that you know this)

Bodrighy

Joined: 15 Aug 2008
Posts: 2157
Location: Near Devizes

Posted: Thu Jan 30, 14 5:54 pm Post subject:
dowra bywnans. Don't leave the a off 'dowra' as that means urine LOL. Not a good name for cider Pete

Lloyd

Joined: 24 Jan 2005
Posts: 2699

Posted: Thu Jan 30, 14 6:00 pm Post subject:
"Traditional Cider from Cornwall" ?

derbyshiredowser

Joined: 11 Feb 2007
Posts: 980
Location: derbyshire

Posted: Thu Jan 30, 14 6:28 pm Post subject:
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
Posts: 5645
Location: East london/Essex

Posted: Thu Jan 30, 14 6:37 pm Post subject:
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

Posted: Thu Jan 30, 14 6:47 pm Post subject:
Anvil. Hammer and tongs. Bellows. Smith's. Thirsty work. Steam hammer. Rusty rivet ( unbelievably asda already have this).

dpack

Joined: 02 Jul 2005
Posts: 46239
Location: yes

Posted: Thu Jan 30, 14 6:50 pm Post subject:

"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
Posts: 7972
Location: creating prints in the loft, Gerlan

Posted: Thu Jan 30, 14 9:37 pm Post subject:
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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