3.2 AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 13/202008 bottle drunk January 2009 with approx. 4-6 months age on it.
After the delightful tartness of the dry cider from Aspall, I was very curious to try this guy. Similar in appearance, with, perhaps, a bit more amber color to it and equally carbonated. More mushy, red apple-like sweetness is apparent in the nose, with some musty, though I wouldnt quite say tart, notes on the end. A definite woodiness, like wet/damp sawdust is noteable in both these ciders, leading me to believe it must be a house character and not an unenjoyable one at that.
Cleaner, more straightforward in the mouth, with simple juicy sweetness and a less staying tartness/acidity on the finish. Some light alcohol creeps in to the finish and as the carbonation softens, it gets rather "mushy" and probably a little too lifelessly sweet. Good enough though, and the wild yeast/musty house character is a nice touch.
2.7 AROMA 5/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 5/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 10/20
Small tulip at home, served cold. Pale white wine colour, gentle carbonation. Apple and gooseberry flavour, with a bit of tart bitterness. However, once again, I found the palate of an Aspall’s cider dull and insipid. Won’t buy again.
3 AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 2/5 TASTE 6/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 12/20
Bottle at home, from Waitrose Sunningdale, 05/04/13.
Clear pale blonde with no head, very little in the way of colouration.
Nose carries fresh apple notes allied to light sugars.
Taste comprises apples, light sugars, straw.
Medium bodied, light spritzy carbonation, clean crisp finish.
Ok cider.
3.7 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 15/20
Poured light golden/orange with no head. Aroma of woody apple. Medium, lively body, flavour of tart apple with some sweet spice.
3.5 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 12/20
Bottle. Light golden. Ripe red apples, some barnyard funk, a bit of hay. Body is dry, slight tart. A bit of rhubar-apple pie, slight funk. Quite nice, deceivingly easy.
-- bb/h(n9)
2.9 AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 6/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 11/20
Golden color with a bit of fizz. Fairly dry, a bit of tartness. Earthy, dirty, banana, apple. Not a standout cider, though.
3.6 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 15/20
Bottled. Pours pale golden in color. Light funky notes, sweet apple notes and perhaps some light spices as well. Apples mixed with some light barnyard notes in taste. Quite good actually. Light vanilla spicy and tart apples in aftertaste.
3.7 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 15/20
50 cl bottle @ Pappila. Rated on 24.07.2010
Aroma is rather leathery with earthy notes, green apples and distant sugary notes. Flavour is sourish and somewhat tart with leathery notes, green apples, hints of spices, fruit sugar and distant earthy notes. I like the leather here. One of the best ciders I’ve had.
3.3 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 13/20
Bottle. Pale gold with low carbonation. Aromas are woody with light sulphur and green apple. Lemon with hints of floral honey. Flavours are jammy apple with some tart citrus and trace sulphur. Quite spicy with peppery alcohol. Good.
3.3 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 6/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 12/20
How can you not give a cider a score of 5 for looks? I guess it comes down to taste. Geddit?
2.6 AROMA 3/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 5/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 11/20
cidery aroma, light gold and crystal clear in appearance. good hard cider taste, not overly sweet.
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