La Face Cachée de la Pomme Neige Ice Cider

Brewed by La Face Cachée de la Pomme
Style: Ice Cider
Hemmingford, Canada

[Bottle, huge thanks to Skyview for this] By far the best cider that I have ever tasted. Strong aroma of green apples. Super smooth, sweet, but a little tart too. Despite being 12% there were no signs of alcohol anywhere. I was almost tempted to put this at number one on my list. Amazing stuff.

Rating #2400. Skyview is a freaking rock god! Yellow color with some alcoholic swirling. Aroma of buttery apples. Sweet mercy, the taste... pure Granny Smith apples. It manages to taste like apple pie, without being packed full of spices. It is predominantly sweet, but just a bit of tartness. Oh god is this amazing.

Sample @ Københavnskeøldage 2007. Wow! Full bodied - slightly sweet and lots of sour notes. Really complex and well balanced.

This ice cider pours a light orange gold color from a 375 ml bottle. No head. Aroma is apples with some blue cheese. Full bodied cider. Very fruity, mostly apple flavors, some green apples, some smoke and a touch of blue cheese. Very smooth tasting. The finish is fairly crisp and a touch tart. Kind of sweet and there is a very definite alcohol presence here. Very similar to the Frimas ice cider, I could drink either of them a lot. This one is a touch funkier and not as full I think. I would love to do a side by side with the Neige and Frimas. Mouthfeel is full. Finish is clean and smooth. Aftertaste is sweet with a touch of tart.

First off, let me state that this is the best liquid there is. Ever. This particular bottle said it was bottled in 2004, and the percentage is 10% ABV. Color is a beautiful deep orange to coppery golden color. Aroma is basically pure apple, with just the slightest hint of mulling spices. Flavor is also incredibly apple, again with a hint of mulling spices. It literally does taste exactly like non-alcoholic apple cider, or perhaps the condensed liquids of apple pie. Mouthfeel is thick and syrupy, and perfectly still. This is hands down the most delicious alcohol and/or liquid I have ever had. Awesome.

Crystalline body, light golden in color with very fine bubbles evenly dispersed, triangular legs left behind. Looks still nonetheless. The color is gorgeous, so lively and bright. The aroma is medium intensity and nearly all apple. Somewhat tart and mildly sweet, the nose is grand and intense enough to mask the higher alcohol levels well. The nose is very fresh and superior in its cleanliness. The flavor is clean as well and much the same as the aroma. Moderately sweet, lightly sticky, mild acidity cutting through the sweetness. An addition of light spice marches forward in intensity with each sip. Alcohol is completely hidden in the taste. A light hint of white pepper ushers in a soft and elegant finish that has great length and is very crisp, extremely refreshing for something that’s is the ultimate result of such condensing of fruit and sugars. The mouthfeel is as soft as snowflakes, lightly syrupy but not enough to be bothersome at all. Awesome cider.

375ml bottle from robinvboyer. Aroma: Intense apple aroma from the moment I popped the cork. Green apples. Equal parts sweet and tart. Light spice and a subtle alcohol note. Appearance: Light golden in color and clear. No carbonation. Flavor: Intense apple flavor. Starts out fairly sweet with some dried apricot notes, but finishes with a nice tart bite. Some light spice and a slight touch of yeast. Tart and dry finish with alot of apple flavor carrying over. The flavor hangs with you a long time. Excellent. Palate: Medium bodied. No carbonation. Pleasant alcohol burn in the back of mouth. Overall: I was expecting something similar to an Ice Wine with this. It was much better than most of the Ice Wines I’ve had the chance to try. A perfect blend of sweet and tart. It mentions foie gras on the label, and I couldn’t agree more. A perfect way to end a meal.

Bottle from beerbuzzmontreal, thanks a ton!!! Aroma is of sweet apples and cinnamon--sugary and wonderful. Gorgeous golden color. Thick and full palate. The taste is like baked apple pie--sweet, but also spicey. Incredible stuff.