Kings Mill – Ice Cider

Cider Profile:

Name: Kings Mill – Ice Cider
Sampled January 2019

Brand:  Kings Mill Cider Co
Type: Ice Cider
Location of Brewing:
Stirling, ON
ABV:
8.5%
Website Link:
Kingsmillcider.ca
Ingredients:
Apples, sulphites
Gluten Free:
Yes
Sugar Content: N/A

Size(s) available: 200ml
Availability:
Kings Mill Cider Online Store
Flavour:
Apple
Colour:  
Sunflower yellow
Carbonation:
Small bubbles, a little foam.

 

Cider Crate Tasting Notes:

Smell: Semi-strong sweet desert apples with a light must. More apple forward then most ice ciders
Initial Taste: No bite. Quick acidity with some thick, semi-pulpy apple flavours that are sweet (most likely a blend of desert apples). Slight tanginess.
After Taste:  Becomes more sour and lingers a long time. Finishes rather smooth with hints of honey.
On ice: Slightly thinner and more crisp.

Additional Notes:  Kings Mill Ice Cider is a unique take on an ice cider.  Its not as thick or syrupy as other ice ciders on the market, but it still has a definitive  iced cider taste.  Most iced ciders have caramel-like elements, while this is more apple forward and therefore clean and crisp.   If a typical ice cider is a bit strong (too astringent and/or harsh) for you, this could be a nice fit. Would make for a lovely aperitif and/or digestive.

Rated on a scale of 1-5
Sweet – 3.5
Sour – 3
Crisp – 3.5
Dry – 2
Fruity – 4

Next recommendations:
More Sweet – Farmgate – Sugar Shack
More Sour – Great Cider – Ice Cider
More Dry – West Ave – Firecracker Cider
More Crisp – Bootleg Whisky Barrel-Aged Cider

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