Tall Post – Original Draft

Cider Profile:

Name: Tall Post – Original Draft Cider
Sampled September 2022

Brand: Tall Post Cider
Type: Apple – Crisp
Location of Brewing: Hamilton, ON
ABV: 6%
Website Link: tallpostcider.ca
Ingredients: N/A
Gluten Free: Yes
Sugar Content: N/A

Size(s) available: 473ml (can)
Availability: Tall Post online and retail stores
Flavour: Apple
Colour: Translucent pale yellow
Carbonation: Medium to large infrequent bubbles


Cider Crate Tasting Notes:

Smell: Strong aroma. Funky apple, acetic and sulphur notes amongst a crisp apple background.
Initial Taste: Light bite from carbonation. Bright and semi-funky apples that are tart with acidity. Strong pop of apple that then dissipates
After Taste: Apple reduces leaving an acetic, earthy undertones with strong funk elements. Slight green apple notes. Long lasting
On ice: Slightly brighter with less funk.

Additional Notes:  The Original Draft by Tall Post Cider is a very funky and semi-sour offering. Apple to start then a lot of fermentation elements in the end, it finishes dank and very funky/acidic.  Not a beginner cider, it has some strong elements to it and is a 5 of 5 for Funk.  Some green apple notes at the finish. Stands out for a flagship apple cider from Ontario.

Rated on a scale of 1-5
Sweet – 1.5
Sour – 4
Crisp – 3
Dry – 3.5
Fruity – 2.5

Next recommendations:
More Sweet –Chudleigh’s – Orchard Cider
More Sour – Revel Cider – Time and Place
More Dry – Frasers – Dry Cider
More Crisp – Howell Road – Russet Spy

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