Fruitwise Scrumpy

Brewed by Fruitwise Cider
Style: Cider
Botley, England

Serve in Flute, Lager glass

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UPDATED: AUG 31, 2006 2005 vintage. Quite simply not as good as previously. Dry with little fruitiness but most lacking factor is an almost bland mouthfeel perhaps from a lack of acid. Still quite drinkable. 3.4

After sampling the 2004 on several occasions I noticed a slight tendency for it to mellow outs as it aged leaving a balanced but less interesting drink.
Oct 05 Bottle (from Bottles of Botley, 2004 vintage). The aroma is of vibrant fruity apples with honeyed yeast notes. Bone dry with suggestions of the sweetness that was once there and a complex tannin assualt in the finish with a light but balanced acidity. The rum is apparent underneath the fruit but complements it well as a faint undertone. A mix of eaters and cider apples has in this case produced a very fine cider which surpasses the excellent quality of fruit which has made it. 4.2