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HardCiderReviews.com is an independent review site. We've traveled in excess of 40,000 miles and have taste tested more than 450 varieties of commercially produced and small batch craft cider from 150 hard cider brands. Extensive list of hard cider brands includes tasting samples from regional craft cider makers and artisan ciders, as well as domestic and imported commercial cider producers.
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Review Date: April 26, 2021 Sweetness: Dry ABV: 6.50% Cider Maker’s Description Catkin is the perfect dry-hopped cider for the devoted hop lover. A blend of high country hops combined with our signature Seedling cider - Catkin provides the perfect matrimony of both worlds. Look for undertones of grapefruit, melon and strawberry that compliment the richness of heritage cider. Appearance:
yellow gold color, clear
Carbonation:
light
Aromas:
floral, herbal, fruity hops, melon
Taste:
apple, earthy, herbal, hoppy bitterness
Mouthfeel:
medium-high acid, light bod ..read more
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Review Date: March 17, 2021 Sweetness: Semi-Dry ABV: 7.50% Cider Maker’s Description Wandering Aengus Ciders are crafted from traditional cider varietals renowned for their complexity. Oaked Dry is a blend of rare bittersweet and heirloom sharp apples that offers rich tannins and spicy aromas with a mild oak finish. This sophisticated dry cider pairs well with rich and aromatic foods; prosciutto, salami, or stinky cheeses. Appearance:
crystal clear, bright, gold color
Carbonation:
light carbonation
Aromas:
oak, red apple skins, notes of orange
Taste:
red app ..read more
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Review Date: March 14, 2021 Sweetness: Dry ABV: 6.20% Cider Maker’s Description Ready for a rematch? Cider, meet Nelson. Topspin is bone dry and brings the thunder with fresh Nelson Sauvin hops from New Zealand. The nelson lets you know it's there to play without hitting you over the head. We built this cider with our friends at Modern Times Beer to be the perfect pair for casual recreation. Appearance:
crystal clear, bright, yellow
Carbonation:
fizzy, moderate+ carbonation
Aromas:
hops, pine, grassy, green apple, sauvignon blanc
Taste:
bitter hops, piney, l ..read more
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Review Date: April 4, 2021 Sweetness: Semi-Dry ABV: 6.50% Cider Maker’s Description Our seasonal ciders share the earthly essence of life in the fields and gardens of the Olympic Peninsula. We crafted this cider around the time of the Winter Solstice, inspired by the local saffron grown at Phocas Farms in Port Angeles. Saffron is considered one of the world’s most rare and costly spices and was first cultivated in Greece. The bright cider features fermented organic apples, delicately steeped toasted fennel and organic anise pods. Appearance:
rich golden color, cle ..read more
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Review Date: March 26, 2021 Sweetness: Semi-Sweet ABV: 6.90% Cider Maker’s Description This cider is made with a blend of sweet and sour cherries, steeped with thyme from Purple Sage Farms to give it a fresh taste of spring. Appearance:
clear, red with a slight pink hue
Carbonation:
light to moderate
Aromas:
tart cherry dominates
Taste:
cherry, herbal, stone fruit, tart
Mouthfeel:
pleasant acidity, light tannins
Finish:
earthiness and tannins linger
Tasting Notes / General Impression I may have consumed this cider just for the enjoyment of it, so I did ..read more
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Review Date: March 2, 2021 Sweetness: Dry ABV: 10.50% Cider Maker’s Description Every generation or so, an apple variety is discovered that offers balanced acid and tannic structure, great aromatics and flavors. Such apples, given time and reputation, are honored as "heirloom" varietals, and this cider - part of our Heirloom Series - features just such an apple. Like all Liberty ciders, this beverage is wild-fermented, unfilitered, dry and fruit-forward, showcasing the wonders of true cider apples. Appearance:
clear, bright, rich golden color
Carbonation:
very l ..read more
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Review Date: April 11, 2021 Sweetness: Dry ABV: 4.80% Cider Maker’s Description Lo-Ball is a fun loving right-hander known for his highball vibes and citrusy sluggability. At 4.8% and only 70 calories, Lo-Ball currently leads the American League in drinkability. Whether he's brought in as an opener or closer, Lo-Ball's versatility is strictly major league. Oh, and don't tell the commissioner, but this guy has been juicing since 2013. Appearance:
clear, bright, rich dark-ish golden color
Carbonation:
moderate to high, frothy small bubbles when swirled
Aromas:
l ..read more
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Review Date: February 10, 2021 Sweetness: Dry ABV: 10.90% Cider Maker’s Description Maybe you've enjoyed my perenial-favorite Abbey Spice, made with Raisins, Unrefined Cane Sugar, Cinnamon & Nutmeg and aged on oak? Few know that the cider you hold now is its big sister. Dry, strong, and free of troublesome bubbles. Appearance:
clear, bright, rusty brown color
Carbonation:
still
Aromas:
cinnamon, raisins, baking spices, nutmeg, caramel apple
Taste:
cinnamon, raisins, red apple, bitter, woody
Mouthfeel:
sharp acidic bite, light tannins
Finish:
long bit ..read more
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Review Date: June 9, 2021 Sweetness: Semi-Sweet ABV: 6.00% Cider Maker’s Description A rich combination of Passion fruit, Orange, and Guava makes for a tropical, bold, and vibrant cider. This fusion of lush fruits was first created in Hawaii in the 1970's. Brighter Times should be savored (responsibly) wherever you find your happy place...at home on the couch, outside in the sunchine, on a sandy beach, a chilly mountain, or anywhere in between. Appearance:
cloudy, yellow-straw color
Carbonation:
light
Aromas:
tropical, guava, citrus, orange, fruity
Taste:
ju ..read more
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Review Date: January 6, 2021 Sweetness: Dry ABV: 6.00% Cider Maker’s Description Did you make this cider? Send us the details for this variety of cider! Go to http://hardciderreviews.com/about/ now. Appearance:
clear, bright, golden yellow color
Carbonation:
moderate to high, very fizzy when first poured
Aromas:
hot peppers, jalapeno, smoky pepper, green
Taste:
peppers, jalapeno, crisp apple flavor, earthy,
Mouthfeel:
light to medium spicy heat, high acid, moderate to high tannins
Finish:
heat and acid remain for a while
Tasting Notes / General Impressi ..read more