 muzzlehatch (4424), Burlington, Vermont, USA
Dec 29, 2006
187 ml bottle purchased (for $3 -- better be good!) from the Mars Cheese Castle in Kenosha, WI (December 2006) and consumed out of the fridge from a cheap wine glass. Vague tiny bubble action in an otherwise still, sparkling golden body; thin legs form and disappear quickly.....nose is indeed spicy with the cardamom especially coming to the fore, though juicy baked apples are apparent if you work for them.....body is in fact somewhat hot from the spices upfront, though they fade fast except for a strongly mineralic/harsh finish which I’m not crazy about.....midpalate is a combination of lightly tart baking apples and sweet Golden Delicious-type mellowness....carbonation minimal, body somewhat watery but appropriate I think; alcohol not apparent. Better than most carbonated ciders sold in small bottles....
Skyview (2901), Papoose Jct., Minnesota, USA
May 23, 2008 Picked up a single 6-oz bottle at Mars Cheese Castle near Kenosha, Wisconsin, just off I-94. Pours a clear still golden blonde cider with a few bubbles in the glass ring. Aroma of cinnamon, nutmeg, heavy cloves, that hides any fruity apple aroma. Taste is like liquid apple pie filling with sweet apples, cinnamon, cloves, allspice and brown sugar. Finish is sweet peppery finish with aftertaste of cloves and sweet apples. Nice crisp finish to bring the taste of autumn in the summer months.
Ofortuna (315), Grafton, Wisconsin, USA
Aug 12, 2007 Several samples consumed at the Great Taste. On tap and extremely fresh were the key, as this was one of the highlights of the entire event. I absolutely could not get enough. This was simply one of the most brilliant ciders I’ve ever had. Six differnt types of apples were used. The nose was just amazing with apple pie spices dancing about. Layer after layer of apple varieties one could easily pick out. Finish was crisp and clean with a slight residual tartness. A certain vinuous character from the wine yeast used. Wow, outstanding job Charles!
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