 BMan1113VR (920), Los Angeles (and Dallas, TX), California, USA
Jul 22, 2008 2004 Bottle. One of the best Perries that I have had to date. Pours with a medium sized rocky white head that covers a relatively dark (for a perry) chill hazed yellow body. Aroma of pears, plastic, and a bit of wood. Taste is very clean of pear and caramel. Very sweet, but not cloying. Slightly syrupy and lively carbonation. Could drink a lot of this as it tastes quite light. Perfect lunchtime drink.
Beershine (1440), Miami Beach, Florida, USA
Jan 11, 2008 Pours almost clear, the color of Bartlett flesh. Highly carbonated, explosive and fun in the mouth. Straightforward pear and clean--like biting into a ripe pear or eating killer gelato. Slight astringency.
Oakes (6979), Miami Beach, Florida, USA
Jan 7, 2008 Hazy greenish-yellow colour. Fresh pear nsoe with some light wood character. Crsip and light but with complexity...leather, pear, vague nuttiness. Very refreshing - born for crepes.
Angeloregon (2002), Portland, Oregon, USA
Dec 23, 2007 Friday, November 17, 2006
Employee Tasting Notes (Belmont Station)--Slightly less alcoholic than the company’s apple variety (3% ABV), this cider drew our interest considerably more. Made from fifteen different kinds of pairs, it possessed a pleasant and refreshing finish.
Brigadier (905), Chagrin Falls, Ohio, USA
Oct 28, 2007 750 ml bottle
I found this at a store near my new house. Given that I wanted something light and a change of pace it seemed like a nice option. At $5.99 the worst case was that it turned out to be very average and I would never get it again. I doubt I’ll buy another bottle but it did exceed my expectations. When you are not in the mood for stouts, porters or IPAs give this one a shot.
Aroma / Appearance - The transparent golden body was graced by a short lived white head. Active carbonation danced from the bottom to exit the top. The scent of musty pears was mixed with a slight funk. Overall it was not very complex but I found it ideal.
Flavor / Palate - Pears form a very tart and abrubt impression on the tongue before passing. It reminds me more of fruit juice than beer which would make sense given that it is only 3%. This is a beer/cider that you could drink all day without too many ill effects. On the other hand too much of it might get a little boring. If you don’t think you want to drink it all find some friends and open a tasting with it.
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