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Badges Earned (17)

The Spice Merchant Chai Hard Cider from Noble Cider The chai accents the apple, not the other way around. This is what a Spice or another additional fruit should do in a cider: bring the apple to a new place. Effervescent, darker amber cider, might be that the tea darkens the cider. Reviewed on 12 Aug 2018 4 likes

Organic Cidre from Le Brun Very carbonated, popped like a champagne cork. Very fruity taste, slightly sweet with a bit of a funk that creeps in at the end. Not exactly a stereotypical Normandy region cidre but rather one that seems to take an influence from their southern neighbors and applies that to Norman traditions. Reviewed on 21 Mar 2017 4 likes

Dry Ridge from Urban Orchard Cider Co. From a crowler purchased at Urban Orchard. this is a very smooth, mostly dry cider. Reviewed on 11 Aug 2018 - Got cider at Urban Orchard Cider Co. - West in Asheville 3 likes

Heirloom Blend Ice Cider, Brandy Barrel Aged from Eden Cider All I need to say is that I took this and shared it and the bottle was gone before I knew it! Liquid gold in a bottle. Very strong fruity alcohol aroma, but the taste is straight sugary goodness. Indescribable mouth feel. I would buy cases of this at a time and it'd be gone quickly. Cidrbox delivery. Reviewed on 28 Sep 2017 3 likes

One-of-a-Kind Cider from South Hill Cider Oh my God! Fermented from apples from One of a Kind Orchards, where over 200 varieties of apples are grown, many of which are included in this cider. Each sip seems to have a different apple flavor. Very complex, dry but with a strong fruit taste that overcomes the lack of sugars left behind. 750mL is not enough! 2015 batch, limited production. Thanks to CidrBox for another outstanding producer. This was truly a treasure of a cider. Reviewed on 24 Aug 2017 3 likes

Elderflower from Angry Orchard Call me crazy but this is my favorite of their commercial ciders. The taste is very unique and sessionable. Though a sweet cider, it doesn't leave that sugary mouthfeel most sweets leave behind. Reviewed on 23 Aug 2017 3 likes

Zombie Killer from B. Nektar At Cider Summit Chicago. I love this! I should have sampled all varieties they had. The honey compliments this so well. I would bet that their meads are just as flavorful and complex. Reviewed on 13 Feb 2017 3 likes

April Skies from Urban Orchard Cider Co. Part of a flight. Very floral, very sweet. Reviewed on 09 Jul 2018 - Got cider at Urban Orchard Cider Co. - West in Asheville 2 likes

Citrus Freak from Gumption Hard Cider My last new cider review for a bit. @gumptioncider Citrus Freak pours very light yellow, like a fine champagne. Like their regular Gumption, the effervescence is light. The fragrance reminds me of @angryorchard Elderflower, which is probably due to the use of Cascade hops. The taste is slightly hoppy, with the grapefruit definitely being featured alongside the hops. Listed as a semi dry, the perceived sweetness is deceived by the sugary mouthfeel you get at the end. That being said, a very pleasant cider with a unique flavor profile. Reviewed on 24 Jun 2018 2 likes

Original from Austin Eastciders Dry with a hint of sugar. No cloudiness, a nice, simple cider that let's the Apple speak for itself. Reviewed on 20 Feb 2018 2 likes