miki

United States

Score: 443

About them: "I'm a woman in my 30s in Baltimore. I started drinking cider in 2017, in preparation for a trip to England and then the following year sampled a bunch of nice Canadian ciders on another trip. When I came back, I started trying ciders whenever I encountered a new one, to prepare for a vacation I was supposed to go on with beer drinking friends (they would bring beer and I was supposed to bring cider). Surprise, Covid-19! So now I guess I just am tasting alone. They'll be so surprised with what's in the cooler when we finally get together. I'm not sure what I like particularly, any extreme (too sour, too sweet) tends to put me off. I generally like to taste apples in my cider and perry is not for me."

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Reviews written

Harvest Cider Deep Cut from Eden Cider I really liked that this listed the apples used (Golden Russett, Somerset Redstreak, Dabinett, Yarlington Mill, McIntosh, Empire) on the can, along with a dryness meter (Dry). But I wouldn't have been able to guess the taste from that info only. It is dry but I think people who like sweet cider would like this too, the apple comes through blended with a florality that is adjacent to vanilla. Something about the mix of flavors makes me think about a modern elevated dessert where a baked apple has been scented with exotic ingredients and cooked with trendy techniques, but remains essentially a comforting baked apple. Reviewed on 01 May 2021 5 likes

Sagardo Naturala from Isastegi Cider House A typical Basque style cider, this is pleasant for what it is. It has a tart green apple finish and the usual bicycle tire rubber smell is not that in your face. It's fine, just not amazing. It probably would go well with the right cheese. Reviewed on 14 Dec 2021 4 likes

Poma Áurea Brut Nature from Trabanco I'm sorry this cider is just okay for me- I'm just not that big a fan of Spanish style ciders. This has a clean taste, reminiscent of green olives. I am sure it would go well with tapas. This was made from two apple varieties I've never had in cider before, Regona and Raxao, which were aged in chestnut barrels at low temperatures. If you like Spanish ciders, this is one of the more palatable ones I've tried, so you probably would enjoy this. Reviewed on 12 Jul 2021 4 likes

Mariane Cidre Rose de Normandie from Domaine Sicera This is a fun a fizzy rose cider from France. I don't usually drink rose, I got this one by accident. There are notes that are reminiscent of Spanish style ciders, but they are less pronounced and this is drinkable for me. I would be interested in trying the Florentin next time, as it's probably more to my taste. The fine bubbles made this very refreshing to drink with some spicy chicken. Reviewed on 07 Jul 2021 4 likes

District Dry from ANXO My first thought as I have a sip of District Dry is that the taste is a bit thin. This cider is made from Northern Spy, Gold Rush, and Rhode Island Greening, but the apple flavor is competing heavily with the metal taste of the can. This definitely is a dry cider with low carbonation, but I think I liked the Kosher for Passover Off-dry with only Northern Spy more. Reviewed on 19 May 2021 4 likes

Pineapple from Bold Rock Hard Cider My opinions on pineapple cider are well established- pineapple is one of the best flavors you can mix in with cider. Which is the only reason I was tempted into trying Bold Rock's pineapple. I was severely underwhelmed when I tried their selection on tap at their tasting room at Carter Mountain a couple of years ago. Their version of a pineapple cider is strangely reminiscent of Dole Whip. Sweet like a crushed pineapple in a can with a sort of vanilla lactose mouthfeel. Not really what I am looking for in a pineapple cider- glad I only got one can. I will wash this taste away with my standard pineapple cider - Downeast Aloha Friday. Reviewed on 17 May 2021 4 likes

Harvest Cider Peak Bloom from Eden Cider As before, I appreciate the can listing the apples (Dabinett, McIntosh, Empire, Spartan, Esopus Spitzenberg) and dryness (semi-dry). Trying it alone, I mostly tasted sweetened applesauce, so I tried it with a suggested pairing: lamb curry. It went well with the spice and was much more drinkable that way. Overall, I preferred the Deep Cut variety from Eden, the drier style just appealed more, but this was very drinkable and might appeal to those who like things sweeter. Reviewed on 09 May 2021 4 likes

Sap Happy from Capitol Cider House First off, this is a single varietal cider based on a varietal I've never had in a cider before: winesap apples. The can touted it as a light dry cider with floral/lychee/citrus notes. Does it live up to its hype? It's definitely light and on the drier side, but I'm not getting as many tropical notes as I had hoped. Winesap is a traditional American cider apple so it's no surprise this is drinkable, but I think it's not exactly my favorite. I may try one room temperature next time and see if that makes it better. Reviewed on 21 Apr 2021 4 likes

Sagardo Sidra Natural from Gurutzeta I had this in a can, but the can tells you to pour the cider from a height to make bubbles, so I actually drank it in a glass. I am not really enjoying these Spanish style ciders, I am getting a lot of astringency and funk, but not in a direction I enjoy. It's less barnyard and more sulphurous. I would not willingly buy this again. Reviewed on 18 Apr 2021 4 likes

Cyser from Charm City As a cyser made by a meadery, I wasn't sure what to expect, but I enjoyed B. Nektar's Zombie Killer so I thought I would give another cyser a try. This was very refreshing with forward green apple and a lot of fizz. I could definitely see enjoying this outdoors as the weather warms up, either alone or with food. I could serve this to friends who like white wines. Reviewed on 18 Apr 2021 4 likes