TedSTL

United States

Score: 45

About them: "I am a relatively new home cider fermenter and wanting to learn more about styles and quality of ciders around the world. I recently became a BJCP Cider judge and going to take the Certified Pommelier exam soon. "

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Reviews written

Bad Apple from 2 Towns Ciderhouse Very apple forward, but lacking the Meadowfoam honey notes of marshmallows and vanilla. This cider was a bit one dimensional considering the honey variety used, which may have lost most of its aroma and flavor character while boosting the ABV. I would have preferred back-sweetening with the Meadowfoam and could have used a more generic honey to get the ABV level up to 10.5%. Though I will say the ABV was not apparent and this was a smooth cider with no notable heat from the alcohol. A nice cider, but not one I would seek out again. Reviewed on 05 Oct 2025 3 likes

Siskin Scrumpy from Aeppeltreow This is a semi-sweet cider that seemed on the sweeter end of that category. I picked up honey notes in the aroma and flavor, with light peach and caramel and mild citrus pineapple. There is some earthiness/funk as well. The can noted smokey bacon, which I didn't really pick up on, but this has been in my refrigerator for about 8 months and not sure how long in the store. But has a nice fullness in the body, yet dries nicely in the end. A very pleasant cider, but some MLF Reviewed on 28 Jan 2025 3 likes

Terra - a farmhouse field blend from Revel Cider Rustic and fruity, black cherries, tart apricot. Very funky and earthy/barnyard, reminds me of some funky Belgian yeast phenolic. 62% cider & 38% perry. A mix of culinary apples, Dolgo crabapple and pears. Acid is noticeable, but smoothed somewhat by months of maturation on lees. Very nice, limited production of 45 cases, per the label. Reviewed on 26 Jan 2025 3 likes

Heirloom 1876 from Gowan's Heirloom Ciders Lightly petilent nice crisp apple aroma and flavor. Slightly sharp acidity, but pleasant. Apple notes throughout and clean/neutral fermentation. Finish has a nice tartness with very light tannin. Well made and fresh. Reviewed on 05 Oct 2025 2 likes

Gravenstein Heirloom from Gowan's Heirloom Ciders The Gravenstein apple character character is well presented. Low earthy notes and semi-sweet apple flavor. Aroma is apple with very light peach/stonefruit in the finish. Acidity was somewhat low, but enough to support the variety of apple to not be flabby. Pleasant and very smooth and enjoyable. Reviewed on 05 Oct 2025 1 like

Kinglet Bitter from aeppelTreow Winery Notable culinary apple flavor with subtle strawberry, red cherry, red currant. There is a mild acid and higher tannin balance, that is a bit grippy in the finish, like fresh ginger. Very easy drinking, if you like drier cider. There is a bit of sweetness, semi-dry IMO. Reviewed on 26 Jan 2025 1 like