Harpoon Cider

Just how I like cider, no preservatives what so ever, pure and simple, plain old apples is the only ingredient. Aroma of crayons and the color of the ubiquitous pale yellow american lager. A little tart on the palate. Impressions of alky yet seems watered down like gramma used to do with the dago red wine. Enjoyable none the less. Has a background note of crazy hops or malt bitterness, perhaps it is the bitterness of the apple peels. I think this to be a cider that will appeal to many beer lovers who like pilsners. Finish is interesting for a cider, a mild bitter linger.

my first cider. overall a very pleasurable experince. this was everything i expected it to be

I’m surprised to be the first to review this one. Pours yellow. Smells a little on the fusel side initially before swet tarte apples reveal themselves. Some sugary hints come out as the cider warms. Mouthfeel is a little on the thin side as is to be expected of a cider. Finisg is sweet with some tarte undertones. A surprising release from Harpoon in that it is very palatable.

(Bottle (best by 4/16/08) from <A HREF=http://www.ratebeer.com/Place/maine/portland/downeast-beverage-co/974.htm target=blank>Downeast Beverage Co.) Not too bad really, somewhere between a macro-produced cider and a small-batch micro...Pours clear very pale yellow with a thin white fizzy champagne or soda-like head that rapidly dissipates. Some champagne-like effervescence in body. Aroma is of apples, yeast and bread. Mouthfeel is lightly prickly from the effervescence. Fairly full mouthfeel for a cider. Taste is a blend of sweet apple and sour yeastiness with hints of bread dough. Tastes a bit gluey and medicinal at times but overall has a decent flavor. A little better than I was expecting.

Pours very ugly yellow with no head or bubbles. Aroma is apples and metal. Flavor is not too strong, tastes like pure apples, has a good feel to it, lingers nicely.