McKeown – Route 1

Cider Profile:

Name: McKeown – Route 1
Sampled March 2024

Cider Crate Tasting Notes:

Smell: Medium aroma. Dry and tannic with a light crisp/caramelized base
Initial Taste: Medium bite. Bright apples. Semi-sharp with crisp and tannic elements. Crisp and crackling, like a traditional Quebec cider. Some natural sweetness.
After Taste: Apple dissipates and gritty elements become more noticeable.  The sharp from the bittersharp also dissipates and you are left with a little film.
On ice: Slightly watered down.

Additional Notes:  The Route 1 by Cidrerie McKeown is a crisp cider. Its clean but for a hit of fermentation both upfront and after.  It’s bright with some semi-sharp elements and some natural sweetness.  Dry finish with a bit of a film left over.  A great example of a Quebec crackling offering, a vibe found across many common offerings in the province. 

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

Next recommendations:
More Sweet – McAdam – Urban Apple Cider
More Sour – Fleuri – Willie
More Dry – Domaine Le Grand Saint Charles – Taper La Trail
More Crisp – 

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