Savanna – Dry

Cider Profile:

Name: Savanna Dry
Sampled on: July 2017

Brand: Savanna Premium Cider Type: Apple – Dry Location of Brewing: South Africa ABV: 5.0% Website Link: savanna.co.za Ingredients: Fermented apple juice, sugar, apple juice concentrate, citric acid, apple juice concentrate (colouring purposes). Gluten Free: Yes Sugar Content: 31g/L Size(s) available: 330ml (glass bottles) Availability: All year – LCBO Flavour: Apple Colour: Golden yellow Carbonation: Some small bubbles; wispy foam on top.

Cider Crate Tasting Notes:

Smell:  Medium-light sour apple smell, slightly acidic and bitter.
Initial Taste:  Light bite, semi-sweet, tart and slightly aromatic. Granny smith and Macintosh apple flavours evident.
After Taste: Becomes more tart and bitter tasting. Stronger fermentation flavours emerge. Acidic undertones and it becomes somewhat dry. Subtle banana and lemon flavours emerge.
On ice: Same amount of foam and carbonation as without ice. Becomes more bitter tasting on ice, with more of a flat flavour palate journey. Not as dry tasting on ice.

Additional Notes: True to its name, it is a dry cider, so it is a good choice if you desire a dry but otherwise balanced beverage. It comes in a cute ‘stubby’ bottle and is often served with a slice of lemon.

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

Next recommendations:
More Sweet – TBA
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More Dry – TBA
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