Original Sin Hard Cider

On tap at Charleston’s (New Lenox, IL). An interesting choice that my girlfriend decided to go with and I decided to mooch off. Poured a sickly champagnesque light hue, almost watery, with some carbonation liveliness and a small head that dissipates. Aromas are largely muted, some apple must and a small sweetness. Initial is dry and crisp, lacking the cloying sweetness I expected. Finishes with some sweet notes, but overall, fairly enjoyable. Wins points because of my love of dry champagnes over any type of sweet sticky mess. Still, underwhelming, but a fun try.

bottle - Pours very pale yellow. It has a mild aroma of green apples. The flavor is light apple that’s a touch tart. Really everything about this one is light. It’s not bad, but just doesn’t have much going for it either.

There isn’t much to this cider at all.... aroma is slightly alcoholic.. but not much else. Appearance: urific. Meaning: looks like urine. Flight flavor of apples but not too exciting. Smooth to the palate. Overall... meh.

Short stubby bottle with a twist off cap. Nearly as clear as water but it does have a very slight yellow hue to it. Mild apples in the aroma. Not too sweet nor tart on the taste buds. Easy going and it leaves a slightly dull aftertaste on the back of the palate. At times it seems to almost have a vinous character about it. Not bad, could easily drink a few of these. 6% is not that prevalent in this drink, hides it rather well.

Nose was strongly of cheap white wine. Taste was essentially the same. Tart with a touch of musty alcohol and sour fruits. Color is very clear, no head. Pretty blase...