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I’m struggling to find my usual supply of Strongbow. The likes of Supreme and Erdener have none at all. Plus most bars/restaurants we go to have all run out. The only place bucking the trend is Tim’s cafe bar.
Any ideas why this is? and where I can restock ?

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Get from South

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Ask Tim!
No matter how hard the past, you can always begin again.

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I’ve been looking too, only cider I’ve seen is the grotty flavoured stuff. In the past have seen Strongbow & Magners but not now. Assuming at some point the boat will come in 😀 but after we’ve gone home.

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I've been told there are 2. 40 foot containers of it in Famagusta docks. Duty not been paid. Now exceeding limit on 3 months shelf like fir food import

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I’m sure I could help offload some of the containers given a chance.

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It is the same with Heinz cream of tomato soup except the effect isn't quite what cider connoisseur's would want.

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Finally the drought is over. The Grease Monkey finally gave me my biggest thrill in a while. Fridge full of Strongbow freshly delivered

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Said it would arrive after we left, but can hope it’s still in stock when we come again! 🤞😀

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It is of course imperative that an adequate of lager is also available; can't do without snakebites! :wink:
(of course, scrumpy and lager would be even better..... :roll:

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Yes and now it’s back in supermarkets too. Phew

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26 TL now in supermarkets
Was 20.
50 pence in the UK .
Mickey take springs to mind .

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